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… ale, transfer or privatisation of state-owned lands, factories and other assets must secure explicit parliamentary approval. “I have asked the Attorney-General to work on something,” President Mahama said during an engagement with the Ghanaian diaspora community in Lusaka, Zambia …
Cabinet directs A-G to draft bill protecting state assets from arbitrary disposalThe Chronicle
More than a year after the death of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu, his family have won their appeal to have his body buried in South Africa where he died – overturning a high court ruling that allowed the Zambian government to repatriate the corpse. …
Zambia ex-president’s family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his bodyJoy Online
A South African appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should decide where he is buried, overturning a lower court’s order that Zambia’s government could repatriate Lungu’s body for a state funeral. …
Family of Zambia’s ex-leader should choose his burial site, SAfrica court saysJoy Online
… Twelve finalists will participate in the programme, representing Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Botswana, the Republic of Congo, Benin, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and the African diaspora in the United States. …
Ghana to host Africa Monologue Challenge Season 3 as event celebrates continental creative integrationJoy Online
More than a year after the death of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu, his family have won their appeal to have his body buried in South Africa where he died – overturning a high court ruling that allowed the Zambian government to repatriate the corpse. …
Zambia ex-president’s family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his bodyBusiness & Financial Times
… Lake Kariba, which stretches across the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, dropped towards some of its lowest usable levels in years as rainfall across the Zambezi basin dwindled. …
The risk problem with investors treating African energy as one marketJoy Online
… It also notes that countries such as Zambia and Tanzania have increased state participation in their extractive sectors and argues that Ghana, as Africa’s leading gold producer, is well positioned to pursue a similar path. …
Governance expert urges state takeover of Tarkwa Mine after Gold Fields lease expires in 2027Business & Financial Times
… Higher borrowing costs: Sovereign debt spreads widen, making it more expensive for countries like Zambia and Kenya to access international capital markets. …
Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Dr Philip Takyi: When the world sneezes, Africa catches pneumoniaJoy Online
… rica by strengthening the capacity of Organisation of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) and fostering cross-disability and mainstream partnerships at Pan-African and National level It specifically focuses on advancing gender and disability rights in Benin, Ghana, Malawi and Zambia …
Duty bearers urged to address barriers hindering rights of women with disabilitiesBusiness & Financial Times
… Free student licences are offered in countries including Zambia. Beyond formal partnerships, Seequent’s free web application Visible Geology designed to teach and explore geological concepts, is used by over 200,000 students, professors and practitioners globally. …
Seequent turning old data into the new mining edgeMorgan Ayawine, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), was recognised as Africa's Most Respected CEO in Labour and Union Leadership at the 2026 Africa's Most Respected CEOs Conference and Awards in Lusaka, Zambia, for his visionary leadership, business excellence, and innovation.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), was recognised as Africa's Most Respected CEO in Labour and Union Leadership at the 2026 Africa's Most Respected CEOs Conference and Awards in Lusaka, Zambia, for his visionary leadership, business excellence, and innovation.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Security forces in Zambia have arrested 11 people, including leading opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile, allegedly involved in an insurrection plot involving foreign nationals and illegal military training camps. Authorities say they seized high-grade military weapons and ammunition; Mundubile described the raid as "an attempt on my life" and claimed colleagues were shot, while observers have raised concerns about media freedom and late electoral reforms ahead of the vote.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), has been honoured as "Africa's Most Respected CEO in Labour and Union Leadership" at the 6th Africa's Most Respected CEOs Conference and Awards in Lusaka, Zambia. The award recognised his visionary leadership, commitment to ethical governance, and contribution to organisational success and sustainable economic development.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Zambian security forces have arrested 11 people, including senior opposition figures, allegedly involved in an insurrection plot and seized weapons. Leading opposition candidate Brian Mundubile was found at the scene of the raid in Lusaka and described it as "an attempt on my life," claiming colleagues were shot in his presence.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), has been honoured with the Most Respected CEO in Labour and Union Leadership award at the sixth Africa's Most Respected CEOs Conference and Awards in Lusaka, Zambia, for his visionary leadership, business excellence, innovation and commitment to ethical leadership.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Hakainde Hichilema held 54.82% of declared votes with nearly half the constituencies counted, putting him on track for re-election without a runoff if he maintains overall majority. His main challenger Brian Mundubile was in second place with 43% of the declared votes.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Zambia's electoral commission has resumed counting votes from Thursday's presidential, parliamentary and local elections after pausing nationwide due to alleged attacks on polling staff and theft of marked ballot papers. President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term against 13 challengers led by opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, with results targeted for announcement by the end of Sunday.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Zambia's electoral commission has halted nationwide vote counting from Thursday's presidential, parliamentary and local elections over alleged attacks on polling staff and theft of marked ballot papers. The commission said it would review the suspension within 24 hours, while opposition candidate Brian Mundubile raised concerns about delays and alleged irregularities.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Zambia is voting in an election with more than eight million registered voters to choose a president and parliament. President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second term after steering Zambia through an economic rebound, facing main challenger Brian Mundubile in a contest largely seen as a two-horse race amid concerns about rising living costs and political freedoms.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 15 people died after a boat carrying 90 passengers and five crew capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday after being hit by a strong wave; 77 passengers have been rescued so far, though the Civil Protection Unit reported 114 adults may have been registered on tickets, suggesting possible overcrowding.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Queens lost 2-1 to Malawi in the WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals, missing automatic qualification to the 2027 Women's World Cup. A late Rose Kadzere goal decided the match at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on August 9.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Malawi qualified for the quarterfinals of the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on goal difference after a 2-1 defeat to Zambia in their final Group C match, finishing ahead of defending champions Nigeria.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UEFA says European teams could still boycott competitions including the World Cup, as the governing body maintains its conditions have not been met despite Infantino's scrapped plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. The English FA has withdrawn support for Infantino, and UEFA says it has lost confidence in his presidency.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Temwa Chawinga starred as Malawi defeated Egypt 3-1 in a Group C match at the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026, securing their second successive win and strengthening their quarter-final hopes.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga led rank outsiders Malawi to a shocking 3-2 victory over defending champions Nigeria in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match in Morocco on Tuesday, with Temwa scoring twice and Tabitha once.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Pan-African Parliament has adopted resolutions championed by Frank Annoh-Dompreh calling for African governments to establish legal and regulatory frameworks for traditional medicine integration into national healthcare systems, including development of a continental 'Model Law on Traditional Medicine and the Protection of Local Knowledge' to guide research, licensing, quality assurance and ethical use of indigenous medicines.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Debutants Malawi shocked defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a Group C opener at WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, with goals from Temwa Chawinga (69th and 95th minutes) and Tabitha Chawinga (74th minute). The victory marks the first time Nigeria has lost a WAFCON match to a tournament debutant, while Zambia topped the group with a 6-0 win over Egypt.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pan-African Parliament has adopted a resolution to integrate traditional medicine into African national health systems and develop a continent-wide legal framework to regulate it, aiming to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths while protecting indigenous knowledge.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the 28th Annual Scientific Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa from August 24 to 27, 2026, bringing together more than 300 health regulators, policymakers and medical professionals from across Africa to discuss responsive regulation for safer communities and better health outcomes.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Global HIV funding fell by 18% to $7.3 billion in 2025, the lowest level in nearly two decades, according to UNAIDS, which warned that without renewed commitment the world risks reversing progress that has driven new infections and AIDS-related deaths to their lowest level in over 30 years.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Navy and Zambia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral defence cooperation following a courtesy visit by Zambia's newly appointed Defence Attaché, Colonel Brian Kandiwa Moyo, to Naval Headquarters. Both sides discussed reinforcing military ties and exploring new avenues of collaboration in support of regional peace, security and development.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received U.S.-supported HIV treatment in the year to October 2025 than in the previous fiscal year, according to a study that attributed the decline to Trump administration cuts and changes to foreign aid. The analysis found U.S.-supported pediatric HIV treatment fell by around 14% year-on-year, though the U.S. State Department disputed the methodology and said the decline reflects the program's success in preventing new infections.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Durham University researchers studying chimpanzees and bonobos at sanctuaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia found that touching, embracing and kissing before stressful events—such as feeding—helps the apes reassure each other and access food more peacefully. Individuals who touched and hugged were more likely to eat alongside each other without conflict.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
JICA Ghana, in partnership with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, WHO, and other partners, trained eight healthcare professionals from six African countries in parasitology, bacteriology, virology, biosafety, and laboratory quality management systems. Since its launch in 2019, the Third Country Training Programme has trained 80 biomedical scientists from West Africa, Central Africa, and other African countries to strengthen regional diagnostics and outbreak response.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Public Accounts Committee vice chairman Davis Ansah Opoku said the Auditor-General identified GH¢38.99 billion for recovery between 2020 and 2023, but only GH¢12.72 billion was retrieved, citing weak follow-through on audit findings as the main obstacle to accountability.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's PAC Vice Chairman Davis Ansah Opoku has raised concerns that between 2020 and 2023, the Auditor-General identified GH¢38.99 billion for recovery, but only GH¢12.72 billion had been retrieved, citing follow-through on accountability measures as a major challenge rather than the detection of financial irregularities.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts' Fugu Wednesday campaign, launched to promote traditional Ghanaian smocks, has raised awareness but traders report it has not yet delivered the expected commercial boost, with some noting initial excitement has diminished.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Malawi will compete in their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations at Morocco 2026, drawn in Group C with Nigeria, Zambia and Egypt. The Scorchers qualified after a 2-0 victory against Angola in the second round, and are coached by Lovemore Fazili, who guided them to the 2023 COSAFA Women's Championship title.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Guy Scott, Zambia's only white Vice-President and acting President, has died at his farm in Lusaka at age 82. Scott served as Vice-President from 2011 to 2014 and as acting President from October 2014 to January 2015 following President Michael Sata's death.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Guy Scott, who served as Zambia's Vice President from 2011 to 2014 and became acting president from October 2014 to January 2015, has died at 82 in Lusaka. Scott's brief tenure made him Africa's first white head of state in two decades since South Africa's F.W. de Klerk left office in 1994.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →