Events in the year 2025 in Zambia.
Incumbents PhotoPostNamePresident of ZambiaHakainde HichilemaVice President of ZambiaW.K. Mutale Nalumango
Events February 18 February – 2025 Sino-Metals Leach Zambia dam disaster: A tailings dam belonging to a Chinese-operated copper mine collapses in northern Zambia, causing 50 million liters of waste containing concentrated acid, dissolved solids and heavy metals to enter a tributary of the Kafue River and prompting a shutdown of the water supply in Kitwe.
April 8 April – President Hichilema signs a law requiring the interception and surveillance of all electronic communications in the country.
May 8 May – The United States halts the provision of $50 million in medical aid to Zambia, citing "systematic theft" of donations.
June 25 June – A court in South Africa orders a suspension of the burial of former president Edgar Lungu amid a dispute between Lungu's family and the Zambian government over the funeral arrangements.
July 3 July – Two foreign tourists are killed in an elephant attack in South Luangwa National Park. 5 July – A minivan collides with a locomotive in Mpika, killing nine people. 21 July – The government announces an agreement to build a $1.1 billion crude oil refinery and energy complex in Ndola.
August 6 August – The US Embassy orders all American government personnel to leave areas affected by the 2025 Sino-Metals Leach Zambia dam disaster in February, citing continuing contamination and the possible presence of airborne hazards. 8 August – A court in South Africa orders the family of deceased former president Edgar Lungu to repatriate his remains to Zambia and allow the government to hold a state funeral for him. A final appeal by Lungu's family is rejected on 16 September.
September 15 September – Two people, including a Mozambican national, are sentenced to two years' imprisonment for plotting to assassinate President Hichilema through witchcraft rituals. 16 September – Around 176 farmers file a lawsuit against multiple Chinese-linked mining firms for $80 billion over agricultural damages caused by the 2025 Sino-Metals Leach Zambia dam disaster in February.
November 8 November – President Hichilema is heckled by stone-throwers while giving a speech in Chingola, resulting in 27 arrests.
December 1 December – Zambia begins administering the HIV prevention injection drug lenacapavir. 16 December – US President Donald Trump issues a proclamation imposing partial travel restrictions on Zambian nationals travelling to the United States. 18 December – Multiple constitutional amendments are signed by President Hichilema, including the expansion of the National Assembly from 167 to 280 members.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 21 February – National Youth Day 8 March – International Women's Day 12 March – Youth Day 18 April – Good Friday 19 April – Easter Saturday 20 April – Easter Sunday 21 April – Easter Monday 28 April – Kenneth Kaunda Birthday 1 May – Labour Day 25 May – Africa Day 7 July – Heroes' Day 8 July – Unity Day 4 August – Farmers' Day 18 October – National Prayer Day 24 October – Independence Day 25 December – Christmas Day
Deaths 7 April – Edith Nawakwi, 65, minister of finance (1998–1999). 5 June – Edgar Lungu, 68, president (2015–2021). 3 September – Tapson Kaseba, 32, footballer (Konkola Blades, NAPSA Stars, national team).
References
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