UPND members get K10.2 million in court settlements, as inflation soars to 15.5%. See our top 10 stories of the week

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

1. United Nations experts, under its Human Rights Council, have called on the Zambian government to immediately address escalating infringements on fundamental freedoms, citing numerous allegations of arbitrary arrests and detentions. Read more…

2. Zambia’s annual inflation rate has surged to 15.5 percent in August 2024 due to price movements of food items. Read more….

3. The Lusaka High Court has awarded a total of K10.2 million in compensation to 17 UPND members who sued the Attorney-General for false imprisonment. Read more….

4. United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) Chairperson, Sakwiba Sikota, has accused the UPND government of turning the compensation and awards account into a “gold mine.” Read more…

5. Former Socialist Party spokesperson, Frank Bwalya, has launched a scathing attack on party leader Dr. Fred M’membe, calling him the “chief priest of malice and hatred.” Read more….

6. A bitter family dispute has reached the Lusaka High Court as former Vice-President, Enock Kavindele Senior faces off against his son, Enock Kavindele Junior, in a contentious legal battle over property documents. Read more…..

7. The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has reassured consumers and retailers that all mealie meal brands currently on the market are safe for human consumption. Read more…

8. The Energy Regulatory Board (ERB) has rejected ZESCO’s request to adjust electricity tariffs, citing the potential negative impacts of the proposed changes. Read more….

9. ZESCO anticipates a substantial power supply gap beginning September 2024, driven by a severe drought-induced hydropower generation deficit. Read more…

10. Former Secretary to the Cabinet, Leslie Mbula, has condemned former President Edgar Lungu for allegedly threatening to retaliate against civil servants who he claimed were working against his return to power. Read more….

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