November 21
Zimbabwe: Fugitive Zambian MP Banda Arrested in Harare
The Herald
Police have arrested Fugitive Zambian Member of Parliament for Petauke Central Emmanuel Jay Banda who escaped from Read more »
November 20
Africa: 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: 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 »
November 19
Zambia: 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 »
November 14
Congo-Kinshasa: 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 »
November 12
Zimbabwe: 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 »
November 11
Zambia: 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 »
November 07
Zambia: 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 »
Zambia: 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 »
November 05
Zambia: 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 »
November 04
Southern Africa: Drought-Hit Zambia Boosts Power Imports to Combat Blackouts
Daba Finance
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November 01
Zambia: Zambia Should Stop Harassing Investigative Journalist
HRW
Thomas Zgambo Prosecuted for Exposing Corruption, Rights Abuses Read more »
October 28
Africa: 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 »
October 24
Zambia: 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 »
South Africa: 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 »
October 23
Zambia: Zambia's Opposition Criticize President Hichilema's Sack of Judges
VOA
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed three Constitutional Court judges at the recommendation of the country’s Judicial Complaint Commission. Read more »
October 22
Zambia: Zambia Seeks New Mining Partnerships to Boost Copper Production
Daba Finance
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October 18
Zambia: 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 »
Zambia: Authorities Must Immediately Release Arrested Journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo
AI London
Responding to the arrest of Zambian journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo in Lusaka, Amnesty International's Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said: Read more »
October 16
Zambia: Zambians Endorse Taxation, Say It Is Fair to Tax the Rich At Higher Rates to Support the Poor
Afrobarometer
But most citizens say it is difficult to find out what taxes they owe and how the government uses tax revenues. Read more »
