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In case you missed them, here are our top 10 stories of the week:
1. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Zambian government to recalibrate its copper-based and public investment-driven economic growth model in favor of a more diversified, private investment-led approach. Read more…
2. The Zambia Police have placed a K2 million bounty on the fugitive Petauke Central lawmaker, Emmanuel Banda, who is currently facing charges of aggravated robbery and attempted murder. Read more…
3. Chief Justice Mumba Malila has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Court for failing to resolve cases within the legally mandated five-month period. Read more….
4. The Lusaka High Court has issued a decisive injunction preventing the Morgan Ng’ona faction from holding its extraordinary general conference scheduled for August 11. Read more….
5. Ex-president, Edgar Lungu, has condemned the reported acts of violence and police brutality against civilians in Kasempa District, Western Province, calling them barbaric. Read more….
6. President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to District Commissioners (DCs) against alcohol abuse and antagonistic behavior in their official duties. Read more….
7. Zambia’s external debt portfolio has risen, while copper production increased by 6.2 percent to 346,747 tonnes, according to the latest economic review by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. Read more…
8. Three fire and rescue officers have been reported stabbed by residents while attempting to extinguish a fire in Kwacha township, Kitwe, according to Kitwe City Council Public Relations Manager Mwaka Nakweti. Read more….
9. Lusaka Magistrate, Silvia Munyinya, has issued a bench warrant against National Democratic Congress (NDC) president, Saboi Imboela, for failing to appear in court. Read more…
10. Zambian sprinter, Muzala Samukonga made history by becoming the first athlete from Zambia to win an Olympic medal in 28 years. Read more…
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