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01/10/2026

GOVERNMENT PROACTIVELY RESPONDS TO THE POLLUTION OF MUSHISHIMA STREAM AND KAFUE RIVER
Lusaka- 1st October, 2026

The Government wishes to inform the nation of a pollution incident affecting the Kafue River and its tributaries in Chingola District, Copperbelt Province, which occurred on 28 September 2026.

On 28th September 2026, at around midday, the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment through the Zambia Environmental Management Agency ("ZEMA") received a notification from Konkola Copper Mines PLC ("KCM"), Nchanga Mine, reporting discoloration of the Kafue River. KCM attributed the discharge to an Infrastructure failure, namely a pipe leak at the Tailings Leach Plant, together with an overflow from the Pollution Control Dam ("PCD").

Upon receipt of the notification, a team of ZEMA Inspectors, working together with Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company and KCM personnel, conducted a site inspection and confirmed that pollutants had been discharged into the Chingola Stream, the Mush1shima Stream and the Kafue River. By the time of the inspection, KCM had repaired the leaking pipe and contained the overflow from the Pollution Control Dam.

During the inspection, the Ministry through ZEMA collected water samples from the affected locations and analysed for Physicochemical parameters at the ZEMA laboratory in Ndola. Preliminary results showed elevated turbidity and conductivity levels at the confluence of the Mushlsh1ma Stream and the Kafue River. However, the pH results in the water bodies are within the acceptable limits. Additional water samples were submitted to Alfred H Knight for analysis of the remaining parameters, including heavy metals and acidity whose results are being awaited and the nation will be Informed In due course.

In line with the Environmental Management Act, CAP 204 of the Laws of Zambia, the Government, through the Ministry, has taken the following measures:
1. Issued an Environmental Restoration Order (ERO) directing KCM to

03/08/2026

Happy Farmer's Day

Today we celebrate the hands that cultivate our lands and put food on our tables.

To every farmer working the land and adding value to nature, we thank you for your unwavering dedication.

Happy Farmers’ Day.

26/07/2026

*ZAMBIA EVENING WEATHER FORECAST: SUNDAY (26/07/2026)*
*SUMMARY:*
A moderate, cool and moist south-easterly airflow will continue to influence the weather over most parts of Zambia, resulting in partly cloudy, windy conditions at times, and warm to hot temperatures over Eastern and Muchinga, including the eastern parts of Central and Lusaka provinces. The rest of the country will experience mainly sunny, windy at times, with warm to hot temperatures.

*FORECAST FOR TONIGHT: SUNDAY (26/07/2026)*
*Lusaka, Central, Copperbelt, Western, Southern, Luapula, Eastern, Muchinga, Northern and Northwestern Provinces:*
Mainly clear, windy at times and cool to cold.

*FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: MONDAY (27/07/2026)*
*Eastern and Muchinga Provinces including the eastern parts of Central and Lusaka provinces:*
*Morning:* Partly cloudy, windy at times and cool to mild. Minimum temperature will range between 05°C and 14°C.
*Afternoon:* Partly cloudy, slightly windy and mild to hot. Maximum temperature will range from 23°C to 31°C.
*Evening:* Mainly clear, slightly windy and mild.

*Copperbelt, Luapula, Northern, Northwestern, Southern and Western Provinces including the western parts of Central and Lusaka provinces:*
*Morning:* Mainly sunny, windy at times and cool to mild. Minimum temperature will range between 03°C and 12°C.
*Afternoon:* Mainly sunny, Windy at times and warm to hot. Maximum temperature will range from 25°C to 30°C.
*Evening:* Clear, slightly windy and mild.

*OUTLOOK TO TUESDAY (28/07/2026)*
Mainly sunny, slightly windy and warm to hot temperatures expected over most parts of the country.

*_Produced by the Zambia Meteorological Department,_*
*_Ministry of Green Economy and Environment._*

25/07/2026

Most people think a rooster simply climbs on a hen... and that's where the story ends. But what actually happens inside the hen is incredible.

This diagram shows what happens during and after mating.

When a rooster mates with a hen, s***m enters through the cloaca, a single opening used for reproduction.

The s***m then travels up the hen's oviduct, where it can survive for up to two weeks. That means one successful mating can fertilize several eggs, not just one.

At the same time, the hen's o***y contains eggs at different stages of development.

As each yolk is released, it travels through the oviduct, where it can be fertilized before the egg white, membranes, and shell are formed.

That's why a hen can continue laying fertile eggs for days after just one mating.

Nature has designed chickens with an incredibly efficient reproductive system.

Now I'm curious...

Did you already know that one mating can fertilize multiple eggs, or is this the first time you have learned it?

Drop "I knew" or "I didn't know" in the comments. And if you have ever hatched chicks naturally, tell us how many chicks your best broody hen hatched at one time!

23/07/2026

Understanding the Courts' Approach to Distress for Rent

One of the recurring issues in landlord and tenant disputes in Zambia is the remedy of distress for rent. While the remedy has long existed in law, recent judicial decisions have clarified the extent to which it may be exercised under the Rent Act, Chapter 206 of the Laws of Zambia.

Section 14 of the Rent Act provides that:

"No distress for recovery of rent in respect of any premises shall be levied except with the leave of the Court."

Although the provision is brief, recent decisions have provided useful guidance on its interpretation and application.

In Samuel v Chaponda & Others (2014), the High Court considered the consequences of levying distress without first obtaining leave of the Court. The Court held that distress undertaken without judicial approval was unlawful, resulting in liability for the landlord arising from the seizure and disposal of the tenant's property. The decision also recognised that those involved in carrying out an unlawful distress may bear legal responsibility.

In Francis Mutota v Memory Goldwin (2023), the Subordinate Court examined the wording of section 14 and emphasised the mandatory nature of the provision. The Court interpreted the use of the word "shall" as leaving no discretion as to the requirement for prior leave of the Court before distress may lawfully be levied.

More recently, Azurite Properties Limited v Sammy Chibangu (2024) demonstrated the evidential burden associated with an application for leave to levy distress. While the Court acknowledged its jurisdiction to grant leave under section 14, the application was declined because the applicant failed to establish ownership of the motor vehicle sought to be attached.

Taken together, these decisions contribute to a developing body of Zambian jurisprudence on distress for rent. They illustrate that the courts continue to interpret section 14 as a statutory safeguard that places the exercise of distress.

23/07/2026

ZAMBIA EVENING WEATHER FORECAST: WEDNESDAY (22/07/2026)
SUMMARY:
A moderate and relatively dry airflow from the southeast continues to influence the weather conditions over most parts of Zambia, resulting in mainly sunny, windy at times conditions and mild to warm temperatures.

FORECAST FOR TONIGHT: WEDNESDAY (22/07/2026)
Eastern, Northern, Muchinga, Luapula, Western, Southern, Lusaka, Central, Copperbelt and Northwestern Provinces:
Mainly clear, windy at times and cool.

FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: THURSDAY (23/07/2026)
Luapula, Western, Southern, Lusaka, Central, Copperbelt, Northwestern, Northern, Muchinga and Eastern Provinces:
Morning: Sunny, windy at times and mild to warm. Minimum temperature will be ranging from 02°C to 14°C.
Afternoon: Mostly sunny, slightly windy and warm to hot. Maximum temperature will be ranging from 25°C to 33°C.
Evening: Mainly clear, windy at times and cool.

OUTLOOK TO FRIDAY (24/07/2026)
Mainly sunny, windy at times and warm to hot weather conditions are expected over most parts of the country.

Produced by the Zambia Meteorological Department,
Ministry of Green Economy and Environment.

21/07/2026

08/07/2026

Brian Mundubile for a professional civil service.

Fellow Citizens,
Our message is clear, when we form government next month, we are not just changing the leadership, we are changing the culture of how government works.
For too long our institutions have been held back, our administration will depoliticize the civil service and build a professional, efficient, and merit-based public service that delivers for all Zambians.
To our young people, you are not just the future, but at the heart of our vision. We will unlock your potential by creating opportunities for meaningful employment and empower you to start and grow your own businesses through skills development, improved access to finance, and entrepreneurship support.
Our goal is to build a government that serves every Zambian and an economy that creates genuine opportunities and improves the quality of life for all.
Thank you mwebena Nsama 🙏
Ulubuto nalwisa - light has come
Brian Mundubile
NRPUP Presidential Candidate