Zambia Seeks IMF’s Help to Revamp Ailing Economy
Zambia has begun talks with the International Monetary Fund over an aid program to revamp the country’s ailing economy, officials said on Friday. The international […]
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Zambia Releases ex-Defense Minister on Bail
Zambia’s former defense minister Geoffrey Mwamba arrested on Wednesday, has been released on bail, local media reported. Mwamba, also popularly known as GBM, was arrested […]
Turkish Power Ship to Supply Electricity to Zambia
Zambian officials welcomed a Turkish power ship which is expected to generate some 100 megawatts of electricity to meet the country’s energy needs. The ship, […]
Malawi to Import 80k tons of Maize from Neighboring Countries
Malawi will import 80,000 tons of the staple maize from neighboring countries, including Tanzania, to avert hunger, officials said on Monday. 2.8 million People in […]
Zambia to upgrade national grid by 1,500 MW
Zambia’s Mining Minister Christopher Yaluma on Wednesday said the government will add 1,500 megawatts to its power grid by 2020 to ease power shortages that […]
Zimbabwe: UNDP to Disburse $60 mln for Food Aid
The United Nations Development Program on Wednesday said it has raised $60 million for food aid in Zimbabwe, a country hit by severe drought, with […]
Zambia: Gov’t Closes Two Universities after Students’ Riots
The government of Zambia on Wednesday closed two universities and police arrested dozens of students at the state-controlled learning institutions after riots broke out last […]
Zambia almost ready to host AfDB’s annual meeting
Zambia is expected to host the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meeting with the development expected to create an opportunity for the country to showcase […]
Zambia: Police arrests 77 Ethiopians for illegal entry
The Zambian Immigration Service has arrested 77 Ethiopians in Lusaka for unlawful entry and stay in the country. According to “Time of Zambia” newspaper, the […]
Zambia to hold fresh elections on Aug. 11
Zambia will hold new presidential and parliamentary elections on August 11 under a new constitution; the government said on Monday. “The new Constitution has a […]