Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati says there is need to simplify procedures to foster enhanced collaborations between the Zambian and Ghanaian Technology companies.

He noted that there is value in the open door policy, adding that this was seen during the business forum between Zambia and Ghana.

He thanked the Ghanaian team for ensuring that technology teams actually come to Zambia and actualise transactions between the two countries.

He noted that this is as a result of the government’s deliberate open door policy to investment, transactions as well as fostering enhanced economic growth for the two peoples.

He was speaking during the Zambia-Ghana cocktail event, following the successful Zambia-Ghana business dialogue forum.

“We are talking transactions, we are talking investment and I believe there is already about 7 million dollars that has landed because we are down to earth,” he said.

The Minister further thanked Ghana for bringing in tech companies, reassuring that Zambia will reciprocate sometime in September 2026.

Speaking at the same cocktail party, the Ghana Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel George noted that leading his delegation to Zambia was aimed at initiating meaningful partnerships.

Mr George expressed the need for the two countries to enhance knowledge sharing in technology solutions.

He highlighted that there is technology in the energy sector, which Zambia has managed to find solutions to which Ghana can also learn from.

And Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rodney Sikumba called on the two countries to endeavour enhancing the Branding Zambia Initiative.

He called for a holistic approach to the initiative, citing that it is for all sectors, Zambia and beyond.

Earlier, Zambia Information and Communication Technology (ZICTA) Director General Collins Mbulo Commended the Zambia Ghana interactions for having achieved positive cooperation during the last three days.

He stated that it is in his hope that innovations and trade, among others, are enhanced even as some delegates will be going back to Ghana.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has stated that chiefs and members of the public will be actively involved in the ongoing delimitation exercise as the country prepares for the August 2026 general elections.

According to reports published in News Diggers, the Commission said the delimitation process is designed to be inclusive and consultative, with traditional leaders and community members playing a role in shaping proposed changes to constituency and ward boundaries. The ECZ said this approach is intended to ensure that boundary adjustments reflect population distribution, local realities, and administrative considerations.

The Commission explained that delimitation is a constitutional process aimed at reviewing and, where necessary, redefining electoral boundaries to promote fair representation. ECZ officials said population changes and settlement patterns require periodic review to ensure that constituencies and wards remain balanced in terms of voter numbers.

The ECZ noted that chiefs, as custodians of customary land and community structures, are key stakeholders in the process. Their involvement, the Commission said, will help ensure that boundary adjustments respect traditional arrangements and local governance dynamics. Members of the public will also be given opportunities to make submissions and provide input during the exercise.

According to the Commission, public consultations are expected to form a central part of the delimitation process. These consultations will allow residents to express views on proposed boundary changes, raise concerns, and contribute local knowledge that may not be captured through demographic data alone.

The ECZ said the exercise will follow procedures outlined in the Constitution and electoral laws, including the publication of preliminary proposals and the receipt of submissions from stakeholders. The Commission said timelines would be communicated to ensure that the process remains transparent and orderly.

The delimitation exercise comes as Zambia prepares for the 2026 general elections, where voters will elect the President, Members of Parliament, and local government representatives. The ECZ has emphasised that accurate and fair electoral boundaries are critical to the credibility of the electoral process.

In its communication, the Commission said it is mindful of concerns that often arise during delimitation, including fears of political influence or marginalisation of certain communities. ECZ officials said the inclusion of chiefs and the public is intended to build confidence in the process and minimise disputes.

The Commission further stated that delimitation is not driven by political interests but by constitutional requirements and technical assessments. It said decisions would be based on population data, geographic considerations, and administrative efficiency.

Traditional leaders who spoke on the matter welcomed the opportunity to participate, noting that community involvement would help ensure that boundary changes do not disrupt social cohesion or service delivery arrangements. Some community members also expressed interest in engaging with the process, citing the impact of boundaries on representation and access to resources.

As the exercise progresses, the ECZ said it will continue to provide updates and guidance on how stakeholders can participate. The Commission reiterated that the success of delimitation depends on cooperation between electoral authorities, traditional leadership, and citizens.

The outcome of the process is expected to determine constituency and ward configurations ahead of the August polls, shaping how representation is distributed across the country.

Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President Keith Mweemba has called on 26 goalkeeper coaches who completed a five-day FIFA Elite Goalkeeping Course to become agents of change in Zambia’s goalkeeping sector.

Speaking at the conclusion of the high-intensity course at Lusaka’s Tecla Hotel, Mweemba emphasized that the knowledge gained during the course would only be valuable if it was shared and applied effectively.

“As I said on Monday, the knowledge you have acquired is an investment that must be exploited and shared with others so that the challenges we face in the goalkeeping area begin to subside,” Mweemba stated.

He announced that, effective immediately, FAZ will take a proactive role in delivering goalkeeper coaching courses, with a focus on ensuring that the knowledge from the course is passed on to others in the coaching community. FAZ will also closely monitor the graduates to ensure they apply the lessons learned and help elevate the goalkeeping standards across Zambia.

FIFA instructor Alessandro Heredia, who led the course, assured the participants that the content was well-researched, tried and tested, and relevant to all aspects of the modern game.

Samuel Ngulube, a goalkeeper coach at Nkwazi Football Club and one of the course participants, described the training as highly insightful. He pledged that he and his colleagues would work towards transforming the goalkeeping landscape in Zambia.

A total of 26 participants graduated from the course, which included both theoretical and practical training hosted by FIFA.

Three police officers from Mpongwe police station are in critical condition at Mpongwe Mission Hospital after being severely beaten and left for dead during a riot that erupted  in Kalukwiso area, Mpongwe district.

Also badly injured was a farm manager, Mr. Kabisa, who was rushed to Nampamba Clinic for medical attention.

The Radio Mpongwe team that arrived at the scene found a vehicle belonging to farm owner Clayton Jones burned to the ground, while squatters waited for Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Lawrence Mwanza to address them.

The unrest began when Mpongwe police set up a camp to enforce a court order evicting squatters from the farm. However, the squatters, who felt harassed by Jones, believed that the government was not doing enough to protect them and decided to take matters into their own hands.

Some squatters argued that the land had been legally obtained through traditional leadership, questioning why the government was not offering them protection. Many expressed feelings of fear and insecurity, comparing their situation to being under colonization.

In response, Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Lawrence Mwanza acknowledged the issue, assuring that the government was working to resolve it in accordance with the law. He urged the squatters to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and warned that those responsible for the violence, including the burning of property and assaulting officers, would face legal consequences.

Nakonde District Commissioner Marvelous Sikapizye has warned residents of Nakonde and the surrounding areas not to engage themselves in illegal mining activities.

This follows the recent discovery of gold in Movu village of Nakonde district in Muchinga Province which saw 16 people being apprehended.

Mr Sikapizye told the the media in an interview in Nakonde district this morning that those who will be found wanting will face the law.

He said residents should not engage in the gold mining activities that has been recently discovered in Nakonde district if they do not have proper documentation.

“I want to take this opportunity to warn those who want to engage in illegal mining activities that the government will not tolerate such, let them do a better thing by following the right procedure,” he said.

The DC further encouraged cooperatives and those willing to take part in mining activities to follow procedures through acquiring the necessary mining documents that will allow them to carry out mining activities in a legal manner.

He further stated that recently police apprehended a total of 16 Nakonde residents for undertaking illegal mining at the newly discovered site.

Meanwhile, Muchinga Province United Party for National Development (UPND) Coordinator Frederick Chimeya has appealed to residents in the area to adhere to President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive on mining activities.

Mr Chimeya explained that following the directive will bring sanity in mining areas.

The recently discovered gold site in Nakonde district marks the number of gold mines in Muchinga rising to three with two mines located in Mpika and Shiwang’andu districts.

Trial in a matter in which Lusaka media socialite Mutale Mwanza is accused of cyber-harassing media personality, Daisy Lusumpa, popularly known as Chichi Daisy, has commenced in the Lusaka Magistrate’s court.

The first witness, a Copperbelt University student, Mwiya Nyambe 27, narrated before Magistrate Mbuywana Sinvula, how he came across a posting on Facebook purported to have been posted by Ms Mwanza concerning Ms Lusumpa.

Mr Nyambe told the court during cross-examination that while scrolling on facebook, a post popped up where Ms Mwanze is alleged to have posted a message demeaning Ms Lusumpa.

He told the court that he saw the post on facebook on November 9^th, 2024, when he was scrolling between 14:00 hours and 22:00 hours.

The media reports that Mr Nyambe however did not state specifically the time the post popped up on facebook when quizzed by the defense lawyers.

“I was on facebook scrolling like any other day and I came across a post made by Mutale Mwanza concerning Chichi,” he told the court.

Mr Nyambe further testified that upon reading the alleged post, he made a phone call to alert Ms Lusumpa of the post allegedly made by Ms Mwanza.

He informed the court during cross-examination that Ms Lusumpa sounded disturbed when he informed her of the post.

He further said the facebook post which was allegedly made by Ms Mwanza on November 7^th 2024, was circulating on her facebook page called M-Nation.

The witness stated during trial that he was not imagining things, as he had seen the post which obviously referred to Ms Lusumpa.

He explained that after having a pre-conversation with Ms Lusumpa, he was then instructed to go and report the matter to the Zambia Police headquarters.

Mr Nyambe added that the complainant, Ms Lusumpa, gave him the name of the Police Officer to see at the Zambia Police headquarters.

When further quizzed by the defense lawyers, Mr Nyambe revealed that the person Ms Lusumpa instructed him to see was a female Police Officer.

During his testimony to the court, Mr Nyambe said he had known the complainant since childhood, adding that he considers Ms Lusumpa as an elder sister.

The court also heard that the witness was using an iPhone XR when he came across the post on facebook allegedly shared by Ms Mwanza.

And when asked by the defense lawyers representing Ms Mwanza whether he was in possession of the iPhone, Mr Nyambe said he did not have the said iPhone XR.

The defense lawyers told the court that they wanted the iPhone XR in question, which was used by the witness to verify the post.

The state prosecutors then made an application to the court that the trial be adjourned as they were unable to proceed because the phone which was supposed to be used during trial was off.

And the prosecutor informed the court that the adjournment is to enable the prosecution team to prepare.

However, the defense lawyers objected to the application for adjournment, saying that the state lawyers earlier informed the court that they were ready for trial.

The defense lawyers wondered why the state lawyers wanted the trial to be adjourned after indicating that they were ready.

In response, the state lawyers argued that they will not be hurried or directed by the defense as they are the owners of the case.

The matter has since been adjourned to March 6^th 2026 for mention and March 13^th 2026 for continuation of trial.

This is in a case where Ms Mwanza is charged with harassment, utilising means of electronic communication, Contrary to Section 69 of the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act.

Under this provision, a person who intentionally uses a computer system to initiate electronic communication with intent to coerce, intimidate, harass, or cause emotional distress towards another person, commits an offence.

It is alleged that on November 7, 2024, Ms Mwanza used her facebook page called M-Nation with intent to intimidate, harass or cause emotional distress to Ms Lusumpa.

Upon conviction, such a person is liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand penalty units, imprisonment for a period not exceeding five years, or both.