The latest news from Zambia, summarised in English from the local press: politics, business, society, culture and sport. 21 articles published.
Zambia’s High Court has referred three men to their defence in the trial over the deaths of 29 Ethiopian nationals. Jairos Njobvu, Stephen Sitali and Pethias Mayembe are facing human trafficking charges over alleged events in Lusaka in December 2022, Diggers reports.
Source: Diggers
The Zambian government is calling on communities to take part in protecting and restoring critical ecosystems. Sarah Sooli, Isoka District Administrative Officer, said conservation initiatives must also take into account the livelihoods of people who depend on natural resources, Lusaka Times reports.
Source: Lusaka Times
Leah Chivube, the Zambian senior gender officer responsible for protecting gender rights in North-Western Province, welcomed the increase in reports of gender-based violence by men and boys. She was speaking after a preparatory meeting for the 16 Days campaign, according to the ZANIS news agency.
Source: Lusaka Times
Kelvin Mambwe, permanent secretary for technical services at Zambia’s Ministry of Education, is urging learners to innovate in food production to strengthen food security. He believes young people can devise solutions to increase agricultural productivity and promote sustainable food systems in Zambia.
Source: Lusaka Times
Njavwa Chibeka, executive director of the Zambian NGO Limitless Foundation, is calling for stronger protection for children online. She says social media encourages creativity but also exposes minors to cyberbullying and sexual exploitation, reports Lusaka Times, citing an interview with her.
Source: Lusaka Times
The Law Association of Zambia condemned violence on 13 October at the Supreme Court in Lusaka after an election petition was adjourned. Security has been reinforced and those responsible could face prosecution, according to the association and Zambia’s Chief Justice.
Source: Zambianobserver
The trial of Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda, accused of possessing a Toyota Hilux suspected of having been illegally acquired, will begin on 3 November 2026. The vehicle is linked to an investigation into around 22 vehicles belonging to Zambia’s tax administration, according to the prosecution cited by Phoenix FM.
Source: Zambianobserver
Zambia received 177 votes in the UN General Assembly election, the best result among the 15 countries elected to the Human Rights Council. Its three-year term will begin on 1 January 2027 and end on 31 December 2029, according to the announced results and Zambia’s Ministry of Information and Media.
Source: Zambianobserver
Former MP Paul Kabuswe is challenging Nsofwa Lupele’s election in Chililabombwe before the High Court, after Lupele won with 10,920 votes to 8,986. He is seeking the election’s annulment and a new poll, citing irregularities and allegations of money being distributed, according to Zambian Observer.
Source: Zambianobserver
Security has been tightened around Zambian courts following an altercation involving former Patriotic Front secretary-general Davies Mwila at the Supreme Court in Lusaka. Chief Justice Mumba Malila says law enforcement officers are investigating the incident, which occurred after a hearing related to an election petition, reports the Daily Mail.
Source: Daily Mail
Zambia’s Ministry of Health will redeploy 123 staff temporarily assigned to its headquarters, which exceeds the authorised staffing structure of 403 posts. The officials will return to their original posts to strengthen health facilities and decentralised administrative services, according to a statement by minister Roma Chilengi cited by Mwebantu.
Source: Mwebantu
The former secretary-general of the Patriotic Front was assaulted and publicly humiliated at Zambia’s Supreme Court, according to Zambianobserver. The episode is presented as a test for President Hakainde Hichilema, who is called on to enforce the law against political violence regardless of the perpetrators’ party affiliation.
Source: Zambianobserver
Zambia’s Chief Justice, Mumba Malila, has condemned the confrontation involving Davies Mwila, former secretary-general of the Patriotic Front, on the premises of the Supreme Court in Lusaka. Security has been stepped up around the courts and law enforcement agencies have been mobilised, the Lusaka Times reports.
Source: Lusaka Times
Zambezi Town Council held a training day for zonal election officers ahead of the creation of new Ward Development Committees. Mwiinga Chimuka, acting director of planning and local coordinator of the HIV/AIDS response, urged participants to act transparently, the Lusaka Times reports.
Source: Lusaka Times
Zambia’s UPND party is calling for an investigation into the alleged attack on Davies Mwila, former secretary-general of the Patriotic Front, at the Supreme Court. The ruling party urged police to identify those responsible without political interference and rejected unsubstantiated accusations against its supporters, reports Zimeye.
Source: Zimeye
Zambian Information Minister Shadric Namalomba acknowledges that $13.9 million intended for a Blantyre Water Board project was used to buy maize in Zambia. He says the World Bank approved the use of the funds, in a written response cited by Mwnation.
Source: Mwnation
Zambia has been removed from the World Health Organization’s red list on international recruitment of health professionals after a revision of the criteria. The country has recruited more than 18,000 workers since 2021 and concluded a health financing agreement with the United States, Mwebantu reports.
Source: Mwebantu
Luanshya Municipal Council in Zambia has given vendors operating on roads and pavements until 18 October 2026 to move to designated markets. Those who fail to comply face enforcement measures under the law, according to a notice cited by Diggers.
Source: Diggers
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