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OUT NOW | MakanDay Weekly Did candidates receive bribes to withdraw from Zambia’s elections? This week: EU election findings, CCMG’s concerns over uncontested elections, two men still detained after their robbery case was discontinued, makanday.org/makanday-weekly…

In our latest documentary – Children of the Copper, meet Big Charlie, a grade 12 school leaver who continues risking his life searching for copper, despite losing friends in the dangerous pits. Watch the full documentary youtube.com/watch?v=WpNa56To….

When candidates withdraw, what choice is left for voters? The EU documented allegations of bribery and intimidation during Zambia’s elections. Now CCMG is raising concerns over uncontested seats and calling for investigations. makanday.org/eu-report-flags… #Zambia

25 years. Three governing parties. Many of the same electoral problems. MakanDay analysed EU reports from 2011–2026. Misuse of state resources, biased public media and unequal campaign conditions keep returning. makanday.org/different-gover… Image by ZAM

14 apparent enforced disappearances. 61 cases of alleged physical abuse. Human Rights Watch says it documented allegations of abductions, torture and political repression following Zambia’s August 13 elections. Full story: hrw.org/news/2026/11/01/zamb… #Zambia #HumanRights

The deadline for entries for the MakanDay Eminent Prize for Investigative Journalism has been extended to 15 November 2026. The award celebrates Zambian journalists whose reporting goes beyond the headlines to expose corruption, More: facebook.com/share/p/19w8VHp…

Lenatus Mwila is one of three young men featured in MakanDay’s latest documentary, Children of the Copper, which reveals the human cost of copper mining and the struggle for opportunity in a town surrounded by mineral wealth. Watch the full documentary: youtube.com/watch?v=WpNa56To…

The prosecution was discontinued, but the two accused are reportedly still behind bars. They have spent 8+ months in custody. MakanDay investigates the disputed evidence and their continued detention: makanday.org/two-men-remain-… #Justice

Two Contrasting Scenes, One Question About Zambia’s Priorities Two contrasting scenes this week tell a troubling story about Zambia's development priorities, coming just days after the country celebrated its 62nd independence anniversary. makanday.org/two-contrasting…

Zambia was investigated. But it didn’t make the UN list. Commission Chair Erik Møse explains why — and says Zambia’s exclusion does not mean trafficking did not occur. Read Charles Mafa’s exclusive Q&A. makanday.org/qa-why-zambia-w… #Zambia #Ukraine

At Makombo Primary School in Mpongwe, Copperbelt Province, parents are taking action to improve poor learning conditions. But where are the education authorities? Watch MakanDay's report.

Nearly K100m paid. Only 3.3km tarred. Also, this week: Africans lured into Russia’s war, why Zambia was left out of UN findings, what ministers do in Parliament — and the Tonga Musical Festival from our archives. MakanDay Weekly 0062. makanday.org/makanday-weekly… #Zambia

Beneath Chingola lies copper worth millions. Yet young people risk their lives in dangerous mining pits just to survive. Watch MakanDay’s newly released documentary, Children of the Copper: youtu.be/WpNa56TodkU #ChildrenOfTheCopper #MakanDayInvestigates #Zambia

Zambia was investigated — but the evidence did not meet the UN’s threshold. Commission Chair Erik Møse tells MakanDay why Zambia was left out of findings on foreign nationals trafficked into Russia’s military — makanday.org/un-explains-why…

Promised jobs. Forced military contracts. Sent to war. A UN investigation found evidence of deception or coercion in recruitment involving people from 29 countries, including several African states. Charles Mafa reports makanday.org/fake-jobs-force…

Nearly K100m paid. Only 3.3km tarred. A K272m Solwezi road project has missed its original deadline. The council and contractor also dispute how much has been paid. Stanley Fwataka investigates the delays, money and makanday.org/nearly-k100-mil… #Solwezi #Accountability

HOUSE BUSINESS | Why Parliament’s New Committees Matter to You As the national assembly puts together its parliamentary committees, MakanDay explains how MPs are selected, Read more makanday.org/house-business-…

From government critic to government official. In 2015, Pilato told The Bulletin & Record: “Nothing breaks the spirit.” More than a decade later, he is a Permanent Secretary. We revisit the profile that captured his views on power, makanday.org/from-the-bullet…

Editorial It Seems Disorder Is Our Way of Life It seems disorder has become our order. Look around our towns and cities. There is disorder on our streets, in our markets and in many of our public spaces. makanday.org/it-seems-disord…