By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lusaka Times
The High Court in Lusaka has postponed until Monday the hearing of the bail application by opposition leader Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu. The State raised a preliminary objection without specifying its nature, according to Lusaka Times.
The Federation of Consumers of Kenya has gone to the High Court to challenge Kibabii University’s planned honorary doctorate for Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka. The ceremony is scheduled for 20 November, while the group is seeking explanations about the selection and compliance with university rules, according to its secretary-general Stephen Mutoro.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Kenyans.co.ke ·
The Livingstone High Court has annulled the election of Emeldah Munashabantu, the UPND MP for Mapatizya, after finding irregularities following the 13 August 2026 vote, according to the Zambian Observer, Lusaka Times and News Diggers. She had been declared the winner with 14,812 votes against Clive Miyanda’s 14,330, based on results from 64 of 75 polling stations, News Diggers reports.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Zambian Observer ·
Zambian civil rights activist Brebner Changala is asking the authorities to clarify whether a state of emergency is in force, expressing concern over the continued detention of people who have not appeared before a court. He believes these detentions raise questions about constitutional safeguards, Lusaka Times reports.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Lusaka Times ·
Paul Thole, Permanent Secretary of Zambia’s Eastern Province, has called on civil servants and partners to help deliver President Hakainde Hichilema’s Grow Zambia development agenda. He was speaking at a provincial coordination meeting in Chipata, according to Lusaka Times.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Lusaka Times ·
Hichilema agrees to redefine Zambia’s ties with TrafiguraPresident Hakainde Hichilema has agreed to redefine the relationship between Zambia and the trading firm Trafigura after a meeting at State House. The partnership aims to help Zambia reach three million tonnes of copper a year by 2031, according to a presidential statement reported by the Zambian Observer.
Madlanga commission: Matlala accuses IDAC of pressure and threatsAlleged cartel leader Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is due to return before the Madlanga commission on Tuesday. He admits paying R50,000 to former acting national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, while disputing the other bribery allegations, according to IOL.The week in Africa
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