Latest news in Zambia? September 12th, 2026

Key developments reported in Zambia on September 12, 2026:

• Anthrax Outbreak in Northern Zambia: Authorities reported an anthrax outbreak in the Munyamadzi Game Reserve and surrounding riverine areas in the Mpika district of Muchinga Province. The outbreak has killed at least 46 hippos, eight elephants, five buffalo, and one crocodile. Twelve people have been infected and are currently receiving treatment after consuming meat from infected animal carcasses. The government’s Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) has deployed response teams, temporarily suspended hunting in the area, and advised the public not to handle or consume meat from dead wildlife. Anadolu Ajansı+ 3
• Revocation of Passports for Opposition Figures: The Zambian government cancelled and revoked passports for several prominent figures, including opposition politicians Emmanuel Mwamba and Binwell Mpundu, citing national security concerns. News Diggers!
• Public Health Rollouts: The Ministry of Health and international partners, including UNAIDS, are actively advancing the national rollout of Lenacapavira twice-yearly injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce HIV infectionstargeting over 80,000 high-risk individuals across more than 500 health facilities. UNAIDS