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Courts closed, Makebi, Mundubile face possible treason charge as ECZ plans fresh election for Mandevu. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. 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…
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In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week.
1. 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. Read more..
2. Zambia police on Thursday recorded warn and caution statements from opposition presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, in connection with an alleged treason offence. Read more…
3. The Electoral Commission of Zambia has resolved to hold a fresh Parliamentary election for Mandevu Constituency in Lusaka District following a security incident that disrupted the aggregation of results. Read more..
4. The Zambia Police Service says it has received credible intelligence that certain groups and individuals were planning to incite members of the public to participate in unlawful processions and protests at various locations across the country, including during the inauguration ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Read more..
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5. The election of independent Mwandi Member of Parliament, Iris Kaingu has been challenged in the Lusaka High Court following the August 13 general election. Read more…
6. The High Court and Supreme Court complex, which also houses the Constitutional Court, has been barricaded with yellow “crime scene” tape and closed amid heightened security on the final day for opposition presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, to file a petition challenging President Hakainde Hichilema’s victory in the Aug. 13 election. Read more..
7. The Zambia Police Service says it has received credible intelligence that certain groups and individuals were planning to incite members of the public to participate in unlawful processions and protests at various locations across the country, including during the inauguration ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Read more..
https://www.zambiamonitor.com/presidency-denies-hichilema-ordered-court-closure-cites-security-assessments/8. 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. Read more…
9. The Zambian Kwacha is among the weaker African currencies this month, despite positive developments in the country’s bond market and higher copper prices. Read more..
10. Zambia is set to participate in a regional initiative aimed at modernising electricity transmission and distribution networks, while also moving to restore competitive bidding for fuel supplies through the TAZAMA pipeline. Read more..
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