Zambia news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Zambia today:

Politics

• President Edgar Lungu has announced that the country will hold a referendum on whether to adopt a new constitution. The referendum is expected to take place in 2023. (Source: Lusaka Times)
• The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has accused the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) of trying to rig the upcoming by-elections in Livingstone. (Source: Zambia Reports)

Economy

• The Zambian government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage for workers. The new minimum wage is expected to be announced soon. (Source: Times of Zambia)
• The country's inflation rate has risen to 8.5% due to high food prices and a weak kwacha. (Source: Lusaka Times)

Health

• The Zambian government has launched a new campaign to combat the spread of cholera in the country. The campaign aims to provide clean water and sanitation facilities to affected areas. (Source: Zambia Daily Mail)
• The country has recorded a surge in cases of COVID-19, with 150 new cases reported in the past 24 hours. (Source: Lusaka Times)

Sports

• The Zambian national football team, the Chipolopolo, has qualified for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. The team will play in the tournament in Cameroon next year. (Source: Zambia Daily Mail)
• The country's cricket team has won the ICC Africa T20 World Cup Qualifier, defeating Namibia in the final. (Source: Lusaka Times)

Other News

• A fire has broken out at a market in Lusaka, destroying several stalls and goods. The cause of the fire is still unknown. (Source: Zambia Reports)
• The Zambian government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country. The initiative aims to attract more tourists to Zambia's national parks and game reserves. (Source: Times of Zambia)

Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Zambia today, and the accuracy of the information may vary depending on the source.