ZAMBIA ASSISTS CITIZENS AMID SA PROTESTS

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The Zambian government has intensified efforts to help citizens wishing to return home following anti-immigration protests reported in parts of South Africa.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that, so far, no Zambian has been reported injured in connection with the anti-immigration protests.

SOUTH AFRICA COURT OVERTURNS RULING IN LUNGU FAMILY CASE

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The South African Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld the plea that was made to it by the family of Zambia's late former President Edgar Lungu, overturning the August 25 High Court judgement which initially favoured the Zambian government. 

SOUTH AFRICA COURT OF APPEAL TO RULE ON LUNGU REMAINS CASE

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South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal is expected to deliver its judgement tomorrow in the case concerning the repatriation of former President Edgar Lungu's remains to Zambia.

The court reserved judgement after hearing submissions on May 29, 2026.

FORMER ZSIS CHIEF ARRESTED, CHARGED

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The former Zambia Security Intelligence Service (ZSIS) director-general has been charged and arrested for multiple offences.

Xavier Chungu has been arrested and charged with seven counts of communication of certain information, contrary to Section 4(1) of the State Security Act.

LUNGU BURIAL IMPASSE TO BE RESOLVED FRIDAY

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The burial impasse of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu between his immediate family and the Zambian government will be resolved on Friday. 

HICHILEMA PARDONS OVER 1,500 INMATES ON AFRICA FREEDOM DAY

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Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema, in commemorating Africa Freedom Day, has exercised his prerogative of mercy on 1,505 inmates whose jail sentences have been pardoned.

Of the number, 708 inmates have been released, while 797 inmates had their sentences commuted to terminable sentences.

ZAMBIAN CABINET AND PARLIAMENT DISSOLVED AHEAD OF ELECTION

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Both the Zambian cabinet and parliament were dissolved last Friday in line with the country's constitution in readiness for the August general election. 

This is in accordance with the national constitution, which requires automatic dissolution 90 days prior to a general election.

ZAMBIA AND ISRAEL SIGN DEBT RESTRUCTURING DEAL

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The governments of Zambia and Israel have signed an amendment agreement relating to the restructuring of approximately $460 million in debt owed to the Middle Eastern country.