Zambia: Glencore plans to close two shafts, fires 2000 workers
Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines, owned by mine giant Glencore, plans to close two shafts at its Nkana mine in Kitwe. According to unions, the move […]
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Zambia launches a $500 million solar park project
In Zambia Xago Africa and the Zambian company, Blue Chip Resources, have secured a $500 million contract to build a 300 MW solar park in […]
Zambia eyes $500 million bond to pay power bills
Zambia plans to launch a $500 million bond program to settle arrears to independent electricity providers, according to Bloomberg. The bond program has been structured […]
EIB invests €495 million in transport, energy, internet across Africa
The European Investment Bank has formally agreed a total of €495 million of new financing for three projects to support sustainable transport, clean energy and […]
Congo Decides: More than 100 killed in clashes days before vote
More than 100 people have been killed in clashes between rival ethnic groups in Democratic Republic of Congo, days before Sunday’s long-delayed presidential, legislative and […]
Tourism: Prince Harry to help restock elephants in Zambia
Britain’s Prince Harry paid last weekend a two-day trip to Zambia, where he visited the capital city of Lusaka and its Burma Barracks. On Monday, […]
Zambia to deport Zimbabwe fleeing ex-finance minister
Zambia’s Foreign Minister Joe Malanji on Wednesday said they have refused to offer asylum to Zimbabwe’s opposition leader and former Finance Minister Tendai Biti. Zimbabwe […]
Exiled DRC tycoon to try entry via Zambia to contest key election
Exiled opposition leader and multimillionaire Moise Katumbi will not attempt to land in DR. Congo after his private jet has been barred from landing on […]
Zambia: opposition rejects government-proposed cyber laws
Zambia’s main opposition party in the parliament has opposed government plans to introduce new cybercrime laws saying the move will clampdown on social media in […]
Zambia aims to eradicate malaria by 2021
The Zambian government on Wednesday said it aims to eradicate malaria within three years after deaths from the disease halved last year from 2014. In […]