More Congolese Refugees Expected to Flock Zambia
CAJ News
Zambia is bracing for more refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ahead of a referendum and elections set for December. Read more »
Opposition Fears U.S. Sanctions Over Biti Debacle
New Zimbabwe
Zambia's opposition is worried that the United States might cut aid to the southern Africa country after the government refused to grant Tendai Biti political asylum. Read more »
Opposition Leader Biti to Challenge Zambia Deportation
Zimbabwe Standard
Former Finance minister Tendai Biti's Zambian lawyers will challenge the neighbouring country's decision to deny him political asylum after he was deported last week in defiance of… Read more »
President Cyril Ramaphosa Departs Zambia for Democratic Republic of Congo [press release]
Govt of SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa today, 10 August 2018, has departed from the Republic of Zambia ahead of his Working Visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »
Govt Seeks U.S.$22 Million in Tax On Internet Calls
East African
Zambia expects to raise $22 million annually in new tax on internet phone calls. The cabinet approved Monday a 30 ngwee (0.3 kwacha; $0.03) daily tariff charged on online phone… Read more »
All Eyes On the Gems in Zambia
The Herald
Zimbabwe's senior netball team get their campaign at the African Championships underway tomorrow with the hope of not only claiming the continental title, but also qualifying for… Read more »
Mbabane Swallows in Sink or Swim Battle
CAF
It is either sink or swim for Mbabane Swallows when they come face to face with the possible exit reality against visiting Zambia campaigners Zesco United in a Day Five clash at… Read more »
Stay Focused, Gems Urged
The Herald
ZIMBABWE'S Gems coach Lloyd Makunde has urged his charges to stay focused when they begin their campaign today at the ongoing Africa Netball Championships in Lusaka, Zambia. Read more »
The Gems Off to Zambia
The Herald
THE national senior netball side left for the joint African Championships and 2019 World Cup qualifier in Zambia yesterday, with captain Perpetua Siyachitema in a bullish mood they… Read more »
Dar Port Set to Gain On Zambia, DR Congo Major Road Project
Daily News
TANZANIA is set to benefit from a new route which will open up SADC trade corridor to capture and channel trade flows from Zambia and DR Congo to Dar es Salaam port. Read more »
Foiled Biti Arrest, Police Reveal the Dramatic Details
New Zimbabwe
There was drama at Chirundu Border Post as former finance minister and MDC Alliance principal Tendai Biti evaded arrest and sought asylum in neighbouring Zambia on Wednesday. Read more »
Tendai Biti Deported, to Appear in Court 2pm
New Zimbabwe
EMBATTLED MDC Alliance co-principal Tendai Biti was deported from Zambia last night and was set to appear at the Harare magistrates' court this Thursday afternoon. Read more »
U.S. Says to Confront Zambia Over Biti Asylum Debacle
New Zimbabwe
The US government has condemned Zambian authorities for handing Tendai Biti back to Zimbabwe following the embattled MDC Alliance co-principal's failed bid to seek asylum in the… Read more »
Zambia Denies Opposition Co-Principal Biti Asylum
The Herald
MDC-Alliance principal Mr Tendai Biti's bid to run away from justice fell through yesterday after the Zambian government denied him asylum, saying his grounds were not worth the… Read more »
Zambian Acrobats Use Circus to Flip HIV 'Juju' Myths
Thomson Reuters Foundation
Zambia's first social circus provides disadvantaged young people with education and job opportunities while teaching them everything from unicycling to juggling Read more »
