Zambia
Zambia’s Hichilema counting on economic record to secure second term
Since taking office in 2021, Hichilema has sought to rebuild investor confidence after Zambia became Africa’s first sovereign default during the COVID-19 pandemic....
African FX: Nigerian and Zambian Currencies Could Post Further Gains
Nigeria’s naira and Zambia’s kwacha may strengthen further in the near term as improving macroeconomic conditions, policy reforms, and supportive commodity trends boost...
Notorious Tanzanian Drug Trafficker Arrested During Raid In Zambia
A suspected high profile Tanzanian drug trafficker has been arrested during a targeted security operation in Zambia, authorities confirmed, marking a significant breakthrough...
Zambia Signals New IMF Programme as Current Loan Arrangement Nears Expiry
Zambia’s finance ministry has announced plans to work with the International Monetary Fund on a new financing programme, following the completion of its...
Zambian American Influencer Sentenced to Eighteen Months for Hate Speech
A Zambian American influencer and political vlogger has been sentenced to eighteen months in prison for hate speech after making insulting remarks about...
Zambia welcomes Chinese premier for first time in 28 years amid economic recovery and Belt and Road focus
Zambia will host a Chinese premier on Wednesday for the first time in 28 years, marking a high-profile visit as the sub-Saharan nation...
From eBay Seller to Mining Mogul: How Calisto Radithipa Built Kemcore into a Copper and Cobalt Powerhouse
Calisto Radithipa, born in Marobela village in eastern Botswana near the Zimbabwean border, has transformed Kemcore into a leading supplier of chemicals for...
Zambezi River Authority Boosts Lake Kariba Water Allocation to 30 Billion Cubic Metres for 2026 Power Generation
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has announced an increased water allocation of 30 billion cubic metres (BCM) for electricity generation at Lake Kariba...
Israel Reopens Embassy in Zambia Amid Gaza War Fallout and Africa Diplomacy Push
In late August, Israeli and Zambian officials gathered in Lusaka to mark a symbolic diplomatic milestone: the reopening of Israel’s embassy in Zambia...
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Sugar Council Seeks $7.1bn to Achieve Nigeria’s Sugar Self Sufficiency
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) says Nigeria needs $7.1 billion in investment over the next decade to achieve self sufficiency in sugar...
NIGERIA EVACUATES ANOTHER BATCH OF 111 DISTRESSED NATIONALS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that another batch of 111 distressed Nigerian nationals arrived in Lagos from South Africa aboard...
