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In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week.
1. Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader, Edith Nawakwi, has died after battling a protracted illness in South Africa, where she was undergoing medical treatment. Read more…
2. The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced Lumezi Member of Parliament, Munir Zulu, to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour after finding him guilty of criminal libel. Read more…
3. Tonse Alliance Spokesperson Sean Tembo has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana, demanding K5 billion in damages for allegedly disclosing former President Edgar Lungu’s health status. Read more…
4. Dr. Ron Mwambwa has told the Constitutional Court that he was never formally appointed as Auditor General of Zambia, challenging the legality of the petition filed against him by the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ). Read more…
5. President Hakainde Hichilema says the United Party for National Development (UPND) remains open and committed to dialogue, which he described as a key tool for conflict resolution. Read more…
6. Zambia, Nigeria, Angola, and Senegal saw their Eurobonds tumble on Friday following a new wave of trade tariffs imposed by United States (US) President Donald Trump. Read more…
7. Zambia is set to sign a power interconnector agreement with Tanzania this week, a move that will link the country to the entire East African region, Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has announced. Read more…
8. Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has applied to the Lusaka High Court to set aside a writ of fieri facias filed by the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), arguing that the amount endorsed on the writ is incorrect and was unilaterally determined. Read more…
9. Three American citizens sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for their role in a failed coup attempt against President Felix Tshisekedi are now in U.S. custody and will serve their sentences in the United States. Read more…
10. Zambia’s U17 Men’s National Team has made history by qualifying for the FIFA U17 World Cup for the first time, following a thrilling 2-1 victory over Uganda at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Read more…
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