Zambian government
Coverage of Zambian government in the Nexus archive.
- A legal battle over a former Zambian president’s burial might be over
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, rejecting the Zambian government's claim to custody of his remains. The court decision overturned a previous order requiring the family to repatriate Lungu's body to Zambia, allowing him to be buried in South Africa as per his family's wishes.
- Malawi: South Africa's Top Court Rules Edgar Lungu Will Be Buried in South Africa, Hands Victory to Family
Edgar Chagwa Lungu will be buried in South Africa after the country's Supreme Court of Appeal overturned a prior decision that would have allowed the Zambian Government to repatriate his remains for a state funeral in Lusaka.
- How China Got One of the World’s Largest Human Rights Convenings Canceled
RightsCon 2026, a major human rights conference, was canceled after China pressured the Zambian government, which was the intended host. The event was scheduled to take place in May but was scrapped due to geopolitical influence.
- Zambia delaying US deals over minerals and data demands
The Zambian government is delaying deals with the US due to concerns over strategic autonomy and demands for minerals and data. The government is seeking partnerships rather than aid. This move is driven by a desire to maintain control over the country's resources.
- Zambia cancels global digital freedoms conference days before start
Zambia has canceled the Global Digital Freedoms Conference days before its scheduled start, with the Minister of Technology and Science citing incomplete security clearances and government concerns about the event's 'dialogue.'