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UN demands end to political crackdown, gender-based violence spikes, as govt cancels Bemba traditional event
In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango were on Tuesday officially sworn in for a second term running from 2026 to 2031, pledging to lead with integrity and accountability.
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In case you missed them, here are the top 10 stories of the week.
1. President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango were on Tuesday officially sworn in for a second term running from 2026 to 2031, pledging to lead with integrity and accountability. Read more..
2. Zambia is not facing an election crisis or breakdown of democratic order following the Aug. 13 general election, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has said, describing ongoing concerns as suspected criminal activity by some individuals. Read more..
3. The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Assembly and of Association, Gina Romero, has urged the Zambian government to immediately end its post-election crackdown and release all political detainees. Read more..
4. The Zambian Government has rejected claims by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association, accusing it of factual errors and prejudicial language regarding post-election developments. Read more..
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5. The Human Rights Commission has urged the Zambia Police Service and the National Prosecution Authority to ensure prompt due process in all cases of prolonged detention following the 2026 General Elections. Read more.
6. Paramount Chief, Chitimukulu, has announced the cancellation of 2026 Ukusefya-Pa Ng’wena Bemba traditional ceremony citing the ‘prevailing mood’ to allow for celebrations of that nature. Read more..
7. Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained September prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene and Jet A-1 fuel despite higher international oil prices and depreciation of the Kwacha against the U.S. dollar. Read more..
8. Zambia faces an increased risk of below-normal rainfall during the first quarter of 2027, raising concerns over agricultural production and food security, according to the Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF). Read more..
9. Government says repeated tax reforms and investment incentives have failed to fully address private sector concerns, with many businesses still describing the country’s tax system as complex, unequal and unfair. Read more..
10. Zambia recorded 10,881 Gender-Based Violence cases countrywide during the Second Quarter of 2026, marking a 7 percent increase compared to the same period last year, the Zambia Police Service announced on Friday. Read more…
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