July 03
Zambia: Child Marriage, HIV and Hunger On the Rise for Women and Girls
UNFPA
"They don't have any food, and the teenagers can become vulnerable," said nurse Suvannah Sinakaaba, in the village of Hakankula in Zambia's Monze District. "HIV rates are quite… Read more »
July 02
Zambia: World Bank Stamps $208 Million Zambia Grant to Face Drought
DW
The sum was granted to help the African nation address the social and economic impact of drought. Southern Africa has been hit by severe drought, partly due to the El Nino climate… Read more »
July 01
Zimbabwe/Zambia: Warriors Dump Zambia Out of Cosafa Cup Tournament
New Zimbabwe
THE Warriors of Zimbabwe dumped Zambia out of the 2024 COSAFA Cup tournament after beating them 2-0 in a Group B match played on Sunday afternoon at Isaac Wolfson Stadium in South… Read more »
June 30
Zimbabwe/Zambia: Zimbabwe Get Bragging Rights Over Old Foes Zambia
Cosafa
Defending champions Zambia will not be able to make it a hat-trick of HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup titles after they were beaten 2-0 by old foes Zimbabwe at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium… Read more »
June 29
Zambia: Results of Angola-Zambia Cooperation Expected in Three Years.
ANGOP
The positive effects of the actions included in the Memorandum of Cooperation between Angola and Zambia will be felt by the population within three years, Moxico governor, Ernesto… Read more »
June 27
Zimbabwe: U.S. Denies Zimbabwe's Claims It Is Militarizing Zambia
VOA
The head of U.S. Africa Command denied Thursday claims by Zimbabwean government officials that Washington is setting up a military base in neighboring Zambia and wants to move… Read more »
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Zambia: Empowering Women - Community-Based Training in Non-Timber Forest Products and Business Management in the Kafue Sub-Basin
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Women farmers living in one of Zambia's critically important forest regions - the Kafue Sub-Basin - recently completed a training programme, supported by the African Development… Read more »
June 26
Zambia: IMF Executive Board Completes Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and Approves Augmentation of the Arrangement [press release]
IMF
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the third review of Zambia's 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement and approved an… Read more »
Zambia: UNHCR Operations Chief Observes Refugee Day and Kicks Off Inclusive Development and Solutions Dialogue
UNHCR
Mr Raouf Mazou, the Assistant High Commissioner for Operations at UNHCR, has commended Zambia for its steadfast commitment to a progressive model for refugee protection and… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zim Dominate Zambia in Rugby
The Herald
ZIMBABWE women's national rugby team interim head coach Lissy Wasarirevu believes her side needs to invest more in their play after edging rivals Zambia in a test match in Lusaka… Read more »
June 24
Zambia: Aaron Milner Dies
Times of Zambia
FREEDOM fighter and former Cabinet Minister in the Kenneth Kaunda administration Aaron Milner has died aged 92. Read more »
June 23
Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia Diplomatic Row Deepens Over Mnangagwa's Russia Comments
New Zimbabwe
RELATIONS between Lusaka and Harare are at their lowest following recent disparaging public utterances by President Emmerson Mnangagwa alleging the northern neighbour was going to… Read more »
June 20
Zimbabwe: Sables Ready for Zambia
The Herald
For Kudzai Mashawi, the decision to come out of retirement and take a second crack at international rugby was both a personal one and one of the easiest decisions to make. Read more »
June 19
Zambia: Pope Upgrades Ndola Diocese
Times of Zambia
Pope Francis has elevated Ndola to archdiocese level with its Chief Shepherd Benjamin Phiri being appointed as its first Archbishop. Read more »
June 18
Malawi: We Warned You, Tay Grin, About That Zambia Impostor - Anyway, Nyau King, She Is Useless
Nyasa Times
As one of Malawi's most celebrated urban artists, Tay Grin, real name Limbani Kalirani, has long been admired by some for his musical prowess and charismatic stage presence.… Read more »
Zambia: 'Jay Jay Abduction Fake!'
Times of Zambia
Member of Parliament for Petauke Central Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda hatched the plot of his alleged abduction in a futile attempt to discredit the Government. Read more »
June 17
Zambia: Authorities Must Immediately End Escalating Crackdown On Human Rights [press release]
AI London
Amnesty International and Chapter One Foundation are calling on the Zambian authorities to immediately end the escalating crackdown on civic space and repression of human rights… Read more »
June 16
Zimbabwe/Zambia: Zimbabwe, Zambia Renew Rivalry in Cosafa Cup Draw
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE and Zambia will renew their rivalry at the 2024 Confederation of Southern African Football (COSAFA) Cup after they were both bunched in Group B alongside Comoros. Read more »
June 11
Angola: Vice-President Discusses Bilateral Cooperation With Counterparts From Zambia and Zimbabwe
ANGOP
Vice-President of the Republic, Esperança da Costa, received Tuesday, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, her counterparts from Zambia, Mutale Nalumango, and Zimbabwe, Constantino… Read more »
Africa: Forging Strategic Alliances - Maureen Sumbwe's Journey With the Graça Machel Trust [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
In Africa's dynamic landscape of trade and agriculture, the partnership between the Graça Machel Trust's Network of African Business Women (NABW) and the Zambian Federation… Read more »
June 10
Zambia: Zambia's Insistence On GMO-Free Maize Imports Will Hurt Consumers' Pockets [analysis]
Daily Maverick
With Africa struggling to meet its annual food needs, using technology and genetically modified seeds should be explored to boost production. Read more »
Zambia: Unlocking Productivity and Economic Transformation for Better Jobs in Zambia [press release]
World Bank
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June 06
Zambia: Raising Agricultural Productivity and Private Sector Investment Can Help Zambia Achieve Sustained and Inclusive Growth [press release]
World Bank
While Zambia's economy is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and a previous recession, a new Country Economic Monitor (CEM) report shows pathways that can support the… Read more »
June 04
Zambia: Zambia Inks Smart City Deal With Mwale As Bezos-Backed Firm Eyes Copper Mining
Capital FM
Zambia's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC_ has signed a deal with Kenyan tycoon Julius Mwale to support the development of smart cities, mining, infrastructure, and… Read more »
May 31
Zambia: Zambia Midfielder Makes Move to the United States
Cosafa
Zambia midfielder Grace Chanda has joined United States National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Orlando Pride after a two-season spell at Madrid CFF in Spain. Read more »