Maimbolwa Mulikelela

1 week ago | zambiamonitor.com | Maimbolwa Mulikelela

Uncertainty now surrounds the funeral arrangements for late Sixth Republican President Edgar Lungu, with Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, stating that the official programme is yet to be finalised. “The Government of the Republic of Zambia wishes to inform the nation that the official programme for the arrival of the body of the late Sixth President, including military honours and the State Funeral, has not yet been finalised,” Kangwa said.

2 weeks ago | zambiamonitor.com | Maimbolwa Mulikelela

Iran launched retaliatory airstrikes on Israel late Friday, with explosions heard in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, following what is believed to be Israel’s largest-ever military strike against its longtime regional rival. Air raid sirens blared across Israel as authorities urged the public to seek shelter. Missiles were seen streaking across Tel Aviv’s skyline, and the Israeli military said Iran had launched two salvos of missiles.

3 weeks ago | zambiamonitor.com | Maimbolwa Mulikelela

Zambia woke up to heartbreaking news on Thursday with the passing of its Sixth Republican President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, a man remembered for his humility, national service, and regional statesmanship. The 68-year-old former Head of State died at 06:00 hours at Medforum Clinic in Pretoria, South Africa, where he had been receiving medical treatment. His death marks the end of a significant chapter in Zambia’s political journey, drawing tributes from across Africa and beyond.

3 weeks ago | zambiamonitor.com | Maimbolwa Mulikelela

Stanbic Bank Zambia has hailed the relaunch of Lubambe Copper Mine as a strategic move that will bolster the country’s copper output and support the national target of producing 3 million metric tonnes of copper annually by 2031.

1 month ago | zambiamonitor.com | Maimbolwa Mulikelela

Zambia’s annual inflation rate for May 2025 eased to 15.3 percent, down from 16.5 percent recorded in April, according to data released by the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats). The drop signals a slowdown in the rate at which prices for goods and services are increasing across the country.