World Bank approves $45 million to support Zambia’s economic reforms
On March 15, the World Bank approved the disbursement of 45 million US dollars to support Zambia’s macroeconomic reform programme under the Second Zambia Climate […]
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Botswana, Zambia Launch Kazungula Bridge Authority to Boost Regional Trade
Botswana’s President Duma Boko and his Zambian counterpart Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday officially launched the Kazungula Bridge Authority at the border post in northern Botswana, […]
Zambia Regulator Lifts Suspension on Mopani’s Mufulira Mine After Safety Upgrade
Underground operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine can resume immediately, Zambia’s mining regulator announced on Monday, 16th February, following the implementation of enhanced safety […]
Zambian and Ghanaian Presidents Forge Renewed Economic Partnership
The presidents of Zambia and Ghana engaged in substantive bilateral talks in Lusaka on Thursday, February 5, advancing a strategic agenda aimed at deepening economic […]
Zambia Concludes IMF Programme, Signals Shift to Growth-Oriented Reforms
On Wednesday, the Zambian Government welcomed the conclusion of the IMF-supported Extended Credit Facility programme following the approval of the sixth and final review by […]
US expands visa bond requirement to seven more countries, deepening barriers for African travellers
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond policy to include seven additional countries—Bhutan, Botswana, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia and Turkmenistan—effective January […]
Zambian Police Officer Honoured and Promoted After Rejecting $50,000 Airport Bribe
Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has honoured Detective Sergeant Ruth Nyambe for rejecting a $50,000 bribe from a bulk cash-smuggling suspect at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport […]
Zambia Warns Over 600,000 People Likely to Be Affected by 2025/2026 Rainy Season
Zambian Vice-President Mutale Nalumango said on Thursday, 11 December, that an estimated 617,515 people are expected to be affected during the 2025/2026 rainy season, following […]
Malawi Approves Twice-Yearly Injectable HIV Drug in Major Step Toward Reducing New Infections
Malawi on Thursday, December 4, authorised the use of the injectable HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, becoming the fourth African nation to approve the medication. Health […]
Namibia’s Tourism Rebounds Strongly with Over 1.25 Million Arrivals in 2024
Namibia registered more than 1.25 million tourist arrivals in 2024, marking a 45.5 percent surge compared with the previous year as the industry steadily regains […]