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British tourist among two women killed by elephant while on safari in Zambian national park
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Morocco Women vs Zambia Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 5th 2025
Hosts Morocco will face Zambia in the curtain-raiser of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament on Saturday (July 5th). The game will be played at Stade Olympique de Rabat. The hosts finalized preparations for this tournament with a 4-0...

Zambia, South Africa Aim for Clean Energy Research Lead
Zambia, South Africa, and other African countries are seeding mining innovation ecosystems that could shift their role in the global energy transition, from resource suppliers to technology producers. According to Felicia Ncube, a mineral...

British tourist among two killed by elephant at Zambian national park
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Experts Predict Continued Growth for Zambia’s Economy
Economic experts and analysts predict that Zambia’s economy will continue to grow, driven by a recovery in key sectors such as mining and agriculture, and the appreciation of the Kwacha. According to PwC Zambia Country Senior Partner Andrew...

Unequal OSH standards: what global research tells us
In March last year, IOSH launched a research project to investigate OSH inequality around the world, looking at the scope, reach and effectiveness of OSH services in different countries. It is part-funded by IOSH, the first research project the...
ZAMBIA EMERGES AS A STANDOUT PERFORMER IN UN INVESTMENT REPORT 2025
ZAMBIA EMERGES AS A STANDOUT PERFORMER IN UN INVESTMENT REPORT 2025 …FDI inflows into Zambia surged from just $0.1 billion in 2023 to $1.2 billion in 2024… By Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya Zambia has made an unexpected leap forward on the global...

USAID Withdrawal Marks New Era for Zambian Agriculture
The departure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from Zambia marks a turning point for the country’s agricultural development, prompting calls for innovation and resilience from stakeholders. Dr. Oliver Bulaya, a...

Zambia: Solar plant project starts to feed energy into the grid
A major solar plant in Zambia has started to yield results – the first phase has started dispatching energy to the grid, which should increase as the project expands. The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (Zesco) announced recently...

Zambia’s mining sector undergoes significant overhaul with implementation of new laws
▶ Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda, Partner - Bowmans Zambia ▶ Joshua Mwamulima, Partner - Bowmans Zambia ▶ Mwansa Nachula, Associate - Bowmans Zambia ▶ Twaambo Mukuni, Associate - Bowmans Zambia On 3 June 2025, the Zambian Minister of Mines and Minerals...

India sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits
India has initiated a significant exploration project in Zambia by sending a team of geologists to investigate potential copper and cobalt deposits, as reported by Reuters. These minerals are crucial for the country’s energy transition, with...

Zambia Kicks Off USD100M Solar Project
(MENAFN) Zambia has officially launched its largest-ever grid-connected solar project, a 100-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) facility, marking a pivotal milestone in the country's efforts to tackle its ongoing energy deficit. The Chisamba Solar...

India advances battery‑metal security with Zambia mission
A specialised Indian geological team has been dispatched to Zambia to commence a three‑year survey of copper and cobalt within a 9,000 km² exploration zone. The initiative, authorised by the Zambian government earlier this year, aligns with New...
Zambia launches largest grid-connected solar power project
LUSAKA, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Zambia on Monday launched a 100-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project, the country's largest grid-connected solar initiative to date, marking an important step toward addressing its ongoing energy deficit. The...
Indian geologists head to Zambia to explore cobalt, copper under landmark 9,000km² deal
This move is part of India’s accelerating efforts to secure key raw materials essential to its clean energy transition and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing ambitions. The Indian geologists are focused on locating cobalt—a critical component in...
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA LEADS ZAMBIA’S ENERGY REVOLUTION!
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA LEADS ZAMBIA’S ENERGY REVOLUTION! By Timmy, Wagon Media In a historic milestone for Zambia, President Hakainde Hichilema has unveiled the country’s largest solar plant, the 100MW Chisamba Solar Plant, marking a significant step...

Let’s shake financial criminals, Zambians want results, not stories – DEC boss
DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Nason Banda has advised law enforcement officers to outsmart white-collar criminals who, he says, are intellectuals. He adds that the people of Zambia no longer want stories, but results. Speaking...

President Hichilema Commissions Zambia’s Largest Solar Plant, Paving the Way for Energy Sovereignty
President Hichilema commissions Chisamba solar plant In a landmark achievement for Zambia’s energy sector, President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday officially commissioned the 100MW Chisamba Solar Power Plant in Central Province — the largest solar...
WE’VE BISHOPS, PASTORS, ARTISTES IN FREEMASONRY…. Asks journalist to research on the meaning of white gloves, aprons – MASONIST
WE’VE BISHOPS, PASTORS, ARTISTES IN FREEMASONRY – MASONIST … Asks journalist to research on the meaning of white gloves, aprons The Freemasons gathering in Zambia have revealed that there are bishops, pastors, journalists, media owners and others...

Association between hepatitis B co-infection and elevated liver stiffness among HIV-infected adults in Lusaka, Zambia
The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) and global partners conducted a study to assess the prevalence and correlates of liver disease among adults with HIV at the start of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Lusaka. To do this,...