Kathy Short

Zambia Seizes Properties Linked to Former President Edgar Lungu

Supporters of Lungu call seizures a politically motivated witch hunt

Zambians Celebrate as Country Reaches Debt Restructuring Deal

Zambian Opposition Decries Kenyan Maize Farming Deal

Zambia's opposition says Zambian farmers should be given priority for farming Zambian land for exports to Kenya amid maize supply problems

Zambian Police Surround Former President Lungu's House

Former ruling Patriotic Front spokesman accuses police of infringing on former head of state's rights

US Vice President Harris’ Visit to Zambia Raises Excitement

Harris' grandfather worked as a diplomat in Lusaka, helping refugees from then Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe; he later worked as an advisor to Zambia’s founding President Kenneth Kaunda

Zambian Officials Arrest Auditor General, Others on Corruption Charges 

Suspects allegedly benefited from $25 million in payments for fictitious activities

Zambia Police Arrest Feminist NGO Leaders, Accuse Them of Promoting Homosexuality

Members of Sistah Sistah Foundation charged with giving false information about a planned protest

DRC, Zambia Vow to Resolve Customs Delays for Trucks Hauling Copper, Cobalt

IMF Chief Praises Zambia's Reforms, Pushes Creditors on Debt

Managing director Kristalina Georgieva says IMF had reached an understanding in principle with China to restructure almost $6 billion Zambia owes Beijing, one of its main creditors

Yellen Stresses US Commitment to Alleviate World Hunger

US treasury secretary speaks in Chongwe, east of Zambian capital, where she meets with several female farmers through green climate fund

In Zambia, US Treasury Chief Reiterates US Commitment to Global Health

Janet Yellen is also expected to discuss ways the US is working with African leaders to build stronger and resilient economies

Zambia's Former Ruling Party Rejects IMF Allegation of Corruption Under Lungu

IMF mission conducted a study last year focusing on governance weaknesses and corruption vulnerabilities in Zambia at the request of local authorities

Zambia Repeals Controversial Defamation Law

Rights groups say the colonial-era legislation has been used to silence government critics

Zambians to Sue Mining Giant Anglo American for Lead Poisoning

Court in South Africa last week ruled that UN experts can intervene in class action lawsuit against mining giant Anglo American over lead poisoning in Zambia

Zambian Officials Head to Russia to Bring Home Student Killed Fighting in Ukraine

Family, authorities in Zambia still don't know why the 23-year-old was fighting for Russia

Zambia Student Serving Prison Term in Russia Dies at Ukrainian Battlefront

As Russia has struggled in its war against Ukraine, reports from Russia indicate authorities have been recruiting troops from prisons

Zambian Opposition Leader Charged with Criminal Libel, Hate Speech

National Democratic Party leader Saboi Imboela criticized President Hakainde Hichilema's media director on Facebook

Zambia, US Hold Inaugural Business Summit to Boost Trade, Investment

Zambia is hosting a two-day business summit this week to try to attract American investors to the country. Zambia in 2020 became the first African country in the COVID era to default on debt repayments. Kathy Short reports from Lusaka, Zambia

Zambia Arrests Former Health Minister for $18 Million Scandal

Chitalu Chilufya is accused of defrauding the government in a deal to buy health kits

Rights Groups Say Zambia's Defamation Law Is Used to Silence Critics of President

Zambian opposition leader arrested for insulting president, charged with hate speech