Hichilema knocks sleepy ministers, constitutional reform crises persist, Kuomboka event holds. See our top 10 stories of the week

In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week.

1. President Hakainde Hichilema has reprimanded some Cabinet Ministers for dozing off during meetings as early as 10:00 hours, attributing their lack of attentiveness to excessive drinking and late-night socializing. Read more…

2. The Archdiocese of Lusaka Presbyteral Council has called on the government to drop proposed constitutional amendments and instead focus on addressing urgent national challenges affecting Zambians. Read more…

3. Various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Church, musicians, and students have petitioned the government to amend the law to introduce stiffer punishments for perpetrators of defilement. Read more…

4. Police have confirmed the arrest of 62 illegal miners who participated in violent protests demanding access to a copper dump pit in Chingola’s Chiwempala township. Read more…

5. Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has urged the public and traders to continue accepting old Zambian banknotes to prevent confusion as the country transitions to a newly unveiled currency family. Read more…

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6. The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has announced plans to take legal action against Sino Leach Metal Zambia following an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on the pollution of the Kafue River and surrounding areas. Read more…

7. The government has reportedly strengthened healthcare services ahead of this year’s Kuomboka Ceremony, distributing 300,000 condoms out of a planned 2 million to mitigate health risks during the event. Read more…

8. Former host of Voice of America’s (VOA) popular programme “𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂” Shala Ssali has reportedly died, sending the African journalism community to mourning. Ssali’s passing had sent shockwaves across the continent, with tributes pouring in from colleagues, friends and admirers. Read more…

9. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced expansive new tariffs, calling the move a “declaration of economic independence” as he escalated his trade war with major global partners. Read more…

10.The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has raised concerns over governance issues affecting Zambian football, following the cancellation of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Annual General Meeting (AGM). Read more…

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