Zambia Moves to Cement Free Education Policy in Law
Zambia is advancing a decisive legislative push to secure free education for all children, with the Government preparing amendments to enshrine the policy in national […]
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Zambia Secures $1.5B US Health Grant for 2026–2030
Zambia announced on Monday, 17 November 2025, that it will receive a $1.5 billion health-sector grant from the United States, with a financing agreement expected […]
Congo, Israel Deepen Cooperation as Presidents Tshisekedi and Herzog Pledge Stronger Economic and Diplomatic Ties
President Félix Tshisekedi, on Tuesday, November 11, highlighted the Democratic Republic of Congo’s vast opportunities for Israeli investment in sectors such as mining, infrastructure, energy, […]
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 […]
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 […]