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Presidential third-term debate grips Zambia, as soldiers reportedly abduct ex-Finance Minister, Kalumba. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. Barely weeks after President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term, a social media debate over Zambia’s presidential term limits has emerged, with political commentators and some supporters…
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In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week.
1. Barely weeks after President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term, a social media debate over Zambia’s presidential term limits has emerged, with political commentators and some supporters of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) calling for the constitutional limit to be removed. Read more…
2. The wife of sub-chief Natende Walushiba says her husband, Dr. Katele Kalumba, was picked up from their home in Chienge this afternoon by a group of armed soldiers. Read more..
3. After 29 days in detention, opposition leaders, Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu arrived at the Solwezi Magistrates’ Court on Friday to a waiting crowd of supporters, waving as they were driven into the court premises aboard the Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) bus. Read more..
4. The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has raised concern over reports of people being held in detention for extended periods without being brought before a court, saying such practices risked violating constitutional protections of personal liberty. Read more..
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5. Three trade unions at the University of Zambia (UNZA) have protested persistent delays in salary payments and worsening financial pressures at the institution, warning they could take lawful collective action if the situation continues. Read more…
6. Zambia’s external debt fell by 5% to US$15.36 billion in the first half of 2026 from US$16.15 billion at the end of December 2025, as the government intensified efforts to strengthen debt sustainability and contain fiscal risks, Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said on Friday. Read more…
7. Zambia’s economy grew by 5.4% in 2025, accelerating from 3.8% in 2024, while annual inflation eased slightly to 6.1% in September 2026, the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) said on Thursday. Read more..
8. Lusaka, Copperbelt, Eastern, Central and Southern provinces are recording the highest burden of syphilis cases in Zambia, according to Ministry of Health surveillance data. Read more…
9. At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a residential property in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa. Read more..
10. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and Copper Queens head coach, Nora Häuptle, have agreed to part ways by mutual consent, the football governing body said on Saturday. Read more..
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