Angola Poised to Export High-Purity Salt as Diversification Gains Momentum
Angola is taking a significant step in diversifying its economy beyond the oil sector by preparing to export high-purity salt. Domestically produced salt is being […]
Zambia
Four Illegal Miners Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Northern Zambia
Four illegal miners lost their lives after a pit wall collapsed at New Scene Gold Mine in Shiwang’andu District, northern Zambia, on Sunday afternoon. Police […]
Zambia’s Central Bank Warns of Escalating Cyber Threats to Financial Sector
The Bank of Zambia on Wednesday, September 17, has raised an alarm over increasing cyber threats targeting the nation’s banking industry. Governor Denny Kalyalya stated […]
Zambia Seeks Greater Compensation After Toxic Copper Mine Spill
Zambia’s Government has signalled on September 11 it will push for further compensation for communities affected by February’s toxic spill at the Chinese-owned Sino-Metals Leach […]
Qatar’s $103bn Africa bet signals shift in Gulf’s global strategy
Qatar has unveiled an ambitious $103 billion investment plan across six African nations, marking one of the Gulf state’s largest-ever international expansion efforts. Spearheaded by […]
Zambia Unearths Record-Breaking 11,685-Carat Emerald at Kagem Mine
A massive 11,685-carat emerald weighing 2.3 kilogrammes has been unearthed at Zambia’s Kagem mine, believed to be the world’s largest emerald-producing site. The gemstone, named […]
Africa Launches Continental Cholera Response Plan to Eradicate Disease by 2030
Africa has unveiled on August 26 a cholera emergency preparedness and response plan for September 2025 to February 2026, spearheaded by the Africa Centres for […]
Hakainde Hichilema Urges Harmonised Health Regulations at WHO Africa Meeting
The 75th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa opened in Lusaka on Monday, August 25, with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema […]
COMESA Urged to Strengthen Regional Health Systems for Future Resilience
Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango has called for deeper cooperation among Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) member States to enhance access to […]
U.S. imposes $15,000 visa bond on Malawi and Zambia in controversial pilot program
The Trump administration has announced a new visa policy requiring citizens of Malawi and Zambia to pay bonds of up to $15,000 when applying for […]