Mutolankani

08/09/2025

COURT UPDATE
The Pretoria High Court has reserved judgment in a case in which former President Edgar Lungu’s family is seeking permission to appeal an earlier ruling that ordered his repatriation for a state funeral in Zambia following his death on June 5, 2025.
Mr. Lungu died in South Africa, and three months later, he has not yet been laid to rest due to a standoff between his family and the Zambian government over his burial site.

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08/09/2025

Zambia at IATF 2025 – Showcasing Our Economic Potential
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is representing Zambia at this pivotal continental forum, marking the nation’s fourth participation in the Intra-Africa Trade Fair.
At the helm, ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa, Zambia’s IATF 2025 Ambassador, has called on businesses, from large enterprises to SMEs and cooperatives, to seize this golden opportunity to position Zambia on the continental stage.
Building on the resounding success of IATF 2023 in Cairo, Zambia now aims to double this achievement at IATF 2025. This year, Zambia is represented by 21 companies and institutions spanning both the private and public sectors—showcasing investment opportunities across agriculture, manufacturing, mining, tourism, and beyond.
With over 2,000 exhibitors and 35,000 conference delegates and trade visitors from 75 exhibiting countries, IATF 2025, which is expected to result in over USD 44 billion in trade and investment transactions, serves as a strategic hub for forging partnerships, unlocking markets, and driving Africa’s trade integration agenda.
The opening ceremony, led by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria, underscored the urgency of reducing trade costs and boosting connectivity across the continent.
As global attention turns to Algiers from 4–10 September 2025, Zambia stands ready, not just as a participant, but as a standout performer, showcasing the nation’s economic potential and vision for a trade-connected Africa.
Follow the journey as Zambia positions its products, services, and opportunities at Africa’s premier trade and investment exhibition.

08/09/2025

UK GOVERNMENT COMMENDS ZAMBIA FOR RESILIENT AND EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The British High Commissioner to Zambia, Ms. Rebecca Terzeon, has commended the Zambian Government for its resilience and effectiveness in responding to the drought and other emergencies.
Speaking when she paid a courtesy call on Copperbelt Minister, Mr. Elisha Matambo, Ms. Terzeon acknowledged the government’s commitment to supporting the poor and vulnerable through various social protection initiatives designed to uplift livelihoods.
She highlighted that the UK values its strong bilateral relations with Zambia, which have enabled the successful implementation of a wide range of social protection programmes such as Keeping Girls in School (KGS), Supporting Women’s Livelihoods (SWL), and the Social Cash Transfer (SCT).
Ms. Terzeon, who is in the province to interact with social protection beneficiaries in Masaiti District, further praised the government’s efforts in building resilient communities through the rollout of these programmes.
Meanwhile, Mr. Matambo hailed the UK as an “all-weather friend” in times of crisis and noted that Zambia has made tremendous progress in various sectors of the economy under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema, with notable socio-economic benefits for citizens.
He further expressed appreciation for the UK’s continued support to social protection interventions, describing them as a “game changer” in improving the lives of citizens not only on the Copperbelt but across the country.
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04/09/2025

Fredson Yamba has been jailed for 3 years, while Joe Malanji has been sentenced to 4 years with hard labour.

02/09/2025

Today, Secretary to the Cabinet Mr. Patrick Kangwa officiated at the Senior Management Training for new Permanent Secretaries at NIPA main campus, Lusaka.

The training is aimed at equipping Permanent Secretaries with leadership transformation skills and everything they need to excel.

Below are the highlights:

✅The Secretary to the Cabinet urged Permanent Secretaries to be ethical leaders rooted in constitutional values noting that this will encourage citizens to become partners in national development, rather than sceptics of government promises.

✅Further urged the Permanent Secretaries to be strategic leaders who make decisions today's decisions with tomorrow's outcomes in mind citing their ability to see the connection between economic diversification, climate resilience, digital transformation and youth empowerment.

✅Furthermore, Mr. Kangwa emphasized the need for Permanent Secretaries to be innovative leaders who embrace change noting that no Ministry, Agency, or mission achieves transformational impact in isolation.

✅In this regard, the Permanent Secretaries have been challenged to create synergies, share resources, and coordinate efforts that amplify collective impact.

✅Mr. Kangwa has since urged Permanent Secretaries to leave the programme with enhanced skills, renewed purpose, bolder vision, expanded networks, and deeper commitment to the transformational leadership that Zambia requires and deserves.

02/09/2025

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE CHIEF GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON ON THE DECISIONS MADE BY CABINET AT THE 16TH CABINET MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY, 29TH AUGUST, 2025

02/09/2025

MINISTER OF ENERGY HON. MAKOZO CHIKOTE DISSOLVES THE RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AUTHORITY (REA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS