Latest news in Zambia? September 13th, 2026

Political and health developments dominate Zambia’s headlines around mid-September 2026:

• Political and Legal Fallout: Opposition figure Brian Mundubile, running mate Makebi Zulu, and 16 co-accused petitioned Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha over alleged constitutional rights violations while in custody [cite: 1.1.1]. Legal teams have reported restricted access to detained figures citing “orders from above,” while security forces have maintained heightened presence around associated legal premises amid ongoing post-election scrutiny following President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent second-term inauguration.
• Wildlife and Public Health Alert: Authorities (including the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit) are managing a suspected/confirmed anthrax outbreak in the Munyamadzi Game Reserve and surrounding river areas in Mpika District (Muchinga Province). The outbreak has claimed dozens of wildlife including 46 hippos, 8 elephants, 5 buffaloes, and a crocodile alongside approximately 12 human cases linked to handling/consuming meat from affected carcasses. Temporary hunting suspensions and checkpoint enforcement are active [cite: 1.1.4].
• Sports: Zambian club football sides face mixed continental fortunes as local focus shifts between domestic league fixtures and regional/continental CAF tournament progressions.