Malawi, Zambia Speak Out About Russia's Influence, Concerned That It's 'A Double-Edged Sword'
Nyasa Times
Malawi and Zambia, just like other Southern African Development Community (Sadc) countries, have spoken out about the relationship with Russia amid rising concerns that it is 'a… Read more »
Zambia, Zimbabwe Seek Move to Wind, Solar to Avert Power Shortages
VOA
Zimbabwe and Zambia are holding a summit this week in Victoria Falls to identify ways to attract investors for energy projects and development. Read more »
Zambia's Catholic Bishops Raise Concern Over Rights Violations
VOA
In Zambia, Catholic bishops raised the alarm this week about increased arrests and prolonged detentions of opposition leaders. Read more »
Lobito Atlantic Railway Reinforces Transport Capacity with New Wagons [press release]
Trafigura.com
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has taken an important step this week towards strengthening its transport capacity with the arrival in Lobito, Angola, of the first batch of 275… Read more »
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement On the Fourth Review of the Extended Credit Facility With Zambia [document]
IMF
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of… Read more »
Germany Hails Zambia's Governance Record
Times of Zambia
German Food and Agriculture Minister Cem Ozdemir says Zambia's good governance record has motivated his government to continue providing economic and financial assistance. Read more »
Drought-Hit Zambia Boosts Power Imports to Combat Blackouts
Daba Finance
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Kenyan Small Firms Export to Juba, Zambia
The Herald
Kenya on Thursday launched seminal exports to more countries under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with the inaugural shipment of 35 containers to South Sudan,… Read more »
Supporting Women to Lead Zambia's Green Energy and Climate Action Transformation [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Zambia is currently grappling with an energy crisis impacting economic growth and daily life across the nation. Recognising the untapped potential of women to drive change, the… Read more »
Zambia Should Stop Harassing Investigative Journalist
HRW
Thomas Zgambo Prosecuted for Exposing Corruption, Rights Abuses Read more »
Zambian Journalist Thomas Zgambo Arrested for Third Time in a Year
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Zambian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release investigative journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo who has been held at a… Read more »
India Pledges 2,500 Tonnes Drought Relief Maize
Times of Zambia
INDIA has pledged humanitarian assistance of 2,500 tonnes of maize to help mitigate the impact of the drought. Read more »
CAF President Dr Motsepe Conveys Condolences to the Families of Late Chavuma FC Players and Zambian Football Family Following a Tragic Accident That Claimed Seven Lives
CAF
The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") President Dr Patrice Motsepe is deeply saddened by the tragic news of a road accident in Zambia that claimed the lives… Read more »
Zambian President Fires 3 Constitutional Court Judges
VOA
Critics are accusing Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema of interference after he fired three constitutional court judges on Sunday over a 2016 ruling that favored a political… Read more »
Event Hosted in Parliament Calls on Anglo American to Answer for its Toxic Legacy in Kabwe, Zambia [press release]
ACTSA
Next week, on Tuesday 29 October , Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and Lord Peter Hain will host an event in the House of Lords, in which a panel of regional, health, and… Read more »
