Zambia News News Zambia: Zambia detains main opposition leader following election
Zambia's main opposition leader and his running mate were held in connection with alleged treason offences, two weeks after a disputed election that saw President Hakainde Hichilema secure a second ...
News Zambia: Zambia's chaotic election casts shadow over Hichilema swearing-in
By Chris Mfula and Nellie Peyton LUSAKA, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, while his main rival was in prison on treason charges, the ...
News Zambia: Trump administration warms to Zambia despite crackdown worries
The Trump administration is warming to Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema following his disputed reelection despite growing concerns in Washington about a post-election crackdown.
News Zambia: Zambia’s PV capacity tops 841 MW
Zambia’s installed solar PV capacity has surged from 88 MW in 2021 to approximately 841 MW in 2026, including around 584 MW of identified utility-scale projects and 30 MW under net metering.
News Zambia: Zambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests
Economic gains face growing scrutiny as political tensions deepen after the vote.
News Zambia: UN rights chief is concerned about arrest of opposition figures in Zambia’s election
The United Nations human rights chief has expressed concern over the arrest of opposition officials in Zambia following last week's election.
News Zambia: Citi Turns Bullish on Zambia Debt as Election Heralds Upgrades
Citigroup Inc. plans to go long on Zambia’s bonds as it sees the copper-producer to be in line for credit upgrades after recent elections.
News Zambia: Zambia Opposition Leader Mundubile Questioned Over Alleged Treason, Police Say
Zambian opposition leader and National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Muntayalwa Mundubile speaks to membe ...
News Zambia: Zambia opposition leader sought refuge following disputed elections. Now he's accused of treason
Zambia's main opposition leader has been arrested on allegations of treason following a troubled election two weeks ago.
News Zambia: Prospect Resources targets major resource growth as Zambia drilling ramps up
Prospect Resources (ASX: PSC) is entering a significant period of exploration activity in Zambia, with a 22,000-metre Phase 3 diamond drilling campaign underpinning its plans to expand its mineral ...
News Zambia: Zambia Inflation Cools to 8-Year Low, Aided by Strong Kwacha
Zambia’s annual inflation rate fell to its lowest level since February 2018 last month, remaining near the lower bound of the central bank’s 6% to 8% target range, as a strong currency helped keep the ...
News Zambia: Zambia’s Democratic Facade Fractures in Post-Election Crackdown
While the government says it is preventing an insurrection, activists and international observers have raised fears about arbitrary arrests and electoral fraud.