Augustine Sichula
Stories bylined Augustine Sichula at Zambia Monitor, gathered on Lakatips with a link to each original.
352 stories
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Health
Southern Africa truck drivers raise the alarm over worsening congestion at Kazungula border
The Southern Africa Truck Drivers Association of Zambia (SATDAZ) has raised the alarm over worsening congestion and deteriorating humanitarian conditions at the Kazungula One-Stop Border Post, saying truck drivers were being forced to spend days on queues without access to basic sanitation facilities. Association Secretary…
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Zambia
Election petition challenges Chitambala’s declaration as Mayor of Lusaka
An election petition has been filed in the Local Government Elections Tribunal challenging the declaration of Mwewa Chitambala as winner of the Lusaka City Mayor election held on August 13, 2026. The petition was lodged by Gabriel Isaac Kibombwe, who was among six candidates that…
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Business
Zambia’s annual inflation rate eases to 6.2 percent in August as food, fuel prices drop
Zambia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 6.2 percent in August 2026, down from 6.5 percent in July 2026, signaling continued moderation in the rate at which prices of goods and services are rising, authorities have revealed. Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) Acting Statistician General, Chola Daka…
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Politics
Family declines Zambian govt offer of state funeral for late ex-Minister Kafwaya allegedly killed by military
Government has announced that the family of the late Lunte lawmaker, Mutotwe Kafwaya, has declined an offer for a state funeral and burial honours, two weeks after the former Cabinet Minister was shot dead during a security operation in Lusaka. In a press statement issued…
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Crime & Courts
Courts reopen quietly but Zambian lawyers demand contingency framework for emergencies
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called for a clear institutional framework for maintaining access to justice during emergencies, following the reopening of courts on Thursday, after a three-day closure. LAZ president, Arnold Kaluba said the country should not again find itself in a…
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Crime & Courts
New Heritage Party faults continuous closure of courts
The New Heritage Party says the closure of Courts in the country constitutes an injustice not only to the opposition but to Zambians who expected the petition process to proceed, and to the President-elect whose victory now risks being questioned. Party leader, Chishala Kateka noted…
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Politics
Mo Ibrahim raises dust over Zambia polls, cautions Hichilema against stifling democracy
Democracy Advocate Mo Ibrahim has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to protect and strengthen his strong legacy, emphasizing the need not to undermine Zambia’s decades-long democratic legacy amid arrests, a former minister’s killing, and court closures. The Chairperson and Founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation said…
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Crime & Courts
35 Ugandans, 11 Chinese, 33 others arrested in Lusaka joint operation targeting alleged cybercrime network (Video)
Seventy-nine people have been apprehended in a joint security operation targeting a suspected cybercrime network operating from Evana Estates in New Kasama, Lusaka. The operation was conducted on August 23, 2026 by the Zambia Police Service, Drug Enforcement Commission, Department of Immigration, Zambia Cyber Security…
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Crime & Courts
Former HGC truck driver, Muleya, sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labour
The Subordinate Court in Ndola has delivered judgment in the criminal case of theft by servant against Kelvin Muleya, a former truck driver of HGC Transport and logistics Limited. Muleya was found guilty of the offence of theft by servant and sentenced to two years…
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Zambia
Zambian govt to tighten gold regulation with single buyer model, new licensing regime
The Zambian government has announced plans to tighten regulation of gold trading and processing in a bid to curb leakages and maximise revenue from the sector. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, said the new measures will require all companies…
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Health
Civil Aviation Authority calls for urgent action to close gaps in aviation weather information
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has called for stronger coordination and concrete action to address gaps in the availability and dissemination of meteorological information critical to safe and efficient flight operations. CAA Director General, Captain Derrick Luembe stressed that reliable meteorological information was not merely…
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Business
Policy institute, UNICEF urge sustained investment in children
The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) and UNICEF have called for sustained investment in health, education, nutrition and social protection as Zambia records encouraging progress in economic stability. ZIPAR and UNICEF encouraged policymakers to protect investment in health, education, nutrition, social protection…
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Politics
Presidency denies Hichilema ordered court closure, cites security assessments
State House has denied claims that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on Monday to block opposition election petitions, saying the Judiciary was independent and that the President had no authority over court filings. On Monday, Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba defended…
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Politics
Petition filed in Constitutional Court seeking to nullify election of Hicilema as president
Lawyer and human rights advocate, Linda Kasonde, Brebner Changala and the LCK Freedom Foundation have petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking to nullify the August 13 presidential election and declare President Hakainde Hichilema’s election invalid. The three petitioners have cited the Electoral Commission of Zambia, the…
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Sport
Palmer stars as Alonso begins Chelsea reign with 3-2 Fulham win
Cole Palmer produced a match-winning performance as Xabi Alonso’s tenure as Chelsea manager began with a thrilling Premier League victory over neighbours Fulham at Craven Cottage. The 24-year-old set the tone inside the first minute, assisting Joao Pedro’s opener after just 31 seconds, before scoring…
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Crime & Courts
Zambia police defends closure of courts, as groups fault alleged attempts to frustrate opposition leader, Mundubile
Zambian authorities on Monday defended the closure of courts as it faced growing criticisms by civil society groups over its action. Responding through the Police Service, the authorities said they were conducting security risk assessments at selected key government premises across the country in collaboration…
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Crime & Courts
‘Restore access to courts,’ Zambian lawyers knock govt over closure of courts amid post-election battles
The Law Association of Zambia has called for the immediate restoration of access to courts following the closure of superior courts in Lusaka and the deployment of heavily armed military personnel around court premises. LAZ president, Arnold Kaluba, expressed concern over the shutdown, which occurred…
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Business
Consortium calls for release of political detainees as Zambia moves to post-election reconciliation
The Consortium of CSOs for Good Governance and Constitutionalism has called for the release of persons detained on politically related grounds, saying continued detention risked undermining national healing after the 2026 elections. The demand featured prominently in the group’s Interim Elections and Parallel Vote Tabulation…
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Crime & Courts
DEC arrests 4 in crackdown on drug trafficking networks across 3 provinces
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested four suspects and seized various quantities of cannabis following intelligence-led operations in Muchinga, Southern and Lusaka Provinces. In a statement issued in Lusaka on Monday, DEC Public Relations Officer, Allan Tamba, said the operations were part of intensified…
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Health
Zambia off track on HIV prevention targets, records 29,000 new infections annually
Zambia is off track in meeting its HIV prevention targets, with the country still recording an estimated 29,000–30,000 new HIV infections annually far above the less than 5,000 new infections Zambia had committed to achieving by 2025, authorities have said. Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine…
