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Turkish defence textile giant eyes strategic expansion in Zambia
Zambia Daily Mail
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JACK ZIMBA Lusaka Raff Military Textile, a leading Turkish defence and tactical textile manufacturer, has intensified its focus on the African continent with a strategic visit to Zambia aimed at strengthening defence and industrial partnerships....
ZAMBIA RISKS MISSING GLOBAL ECONOMIC WAVE — DR. HAABAZOKA CALLS FOR URGENT STRATEGIC SHIFT
Zambian Observer
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June 22, 2025
ZAMBIA RISKS MISSING GLOBAL ECONOMIC WAVE — DR. HAABAZOKA CALLS FOR URGENT STRATEGIC SHIFT Economist and former Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) President Dr. Lubinda Haabazoka has raised alarm over Zambia’s disconnect from emerging global...
Media Moves: Klipdrift in expanded sponsorship with Boks, Nederburg targets new generation of wine lovers, chance to apply for creative-tech incubation programme
The Media Online
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June 26, 2025
The Media Online’s weekly round up of people, account and business moves in media. This week’s BIG move: Klipdrift confirmed as the official brandy sponsor of South African rugby Klipdrift has announced a renewed and expanded sponsorship deal with...
Private Sector Mini-Grid Developers Sign Funding Agreements to Fast Track Zambia’s Electrification Efforts
The Rockefeller Foundation
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June 25, 2025
Over US$1.1 million awarded to OnePower Zambia, Renwasol/Solar23, and Engie Energy Access Zambia (Power Corner Zambia) through ZEDSI programme. LUSAKA, ZAMBIA | June 25, 2025 ― Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), with support from The...
Huaxin - turning tired African plants into industry leaders
International Cement Review
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July 4, 2025
Huaxin Cement is making an impact in Africa. The Chinese cement producer is revitalising and modernising its overseas portfolio. In recent weeks, it has transformed the former InterCement Simuma plant in South Africa. Moreover, it is pushing...
43 licences, 6 permits: Zambia unlocks $159m energy potential
ESI Africa
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June 25, 2025
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) of Zambia has approved applications for 43 licences and six construction permits across the petroleum, electricity and renewable energy sub‑sectors, representing a total investment commitment of ZMW3.9 billion...
Zambia Launches AI-Driven Remote Health Pilot with Finnish Support
I Africa
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June 20, 2025
Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, 73Health Global, and Pentatech Ltd, has launched a nationwide pilot to test remote diagnostic tools and AI-based pharmacological analysis across all 10...
Zambia halts HIV vaccine trial after U.S. withdraws funding
Xinhua News Agency
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LUSAKA, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Health authorities in Zambia have halted a planned clinical trial for an HIV vaccine after the United States withdrew funding for the project, local media reported on Thursday. In January, the National Biosafety...
Are HIV Treatment Clients Offered a Choice of Differentiated Service Delivery Models? Evidence from Malawi, South Africa, and Zambia
Dove Medical Press
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June 24, 2025
Introduction Differentiated service delivery (DSD) models for HIV treatment aim to increase the extent to which service delivery is client-centered, a term broadly defined as care that is holistic and responsive to individual needs.1–3 An...
GoviEx commences its 2025 field season at Muntanga project in Zambia
African Mining Market
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June 24, 2025
GoviEx Uranium Inc. has announced the commencement of its 2025 field season at the Muntanga uranium project in Zambia. The targeted exploration campaign aims to expand the project’s resource base, extend the potential mine life, and identify new...
Five Big Things That Happened Today: Friday, July 4
1News
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Workers nearly killed in Greymouth pit of toxic gas, NZ woman killed by elephant in Zambia, and overseas Kiwis struggle with massive interest and penalties on student loans. 1 'Terrifying': Workers nearly killed in Greymouth pit full of toxic gas...
United Capital Fertilizer Zambia Ignites First Boiler at Urea Plant – Marking The First Major Step Toward Commissioning
Zambian Observer
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June 24, 2025
United Capital Fertilizer Zambia Ignites First Boiler at Urea Plant – Marking The First Major Step Toward Commissioning Lusaka, Zambia – 20 June 2025 United Capital Fertilizer Zambia has reached a critical milestone in the construction and...
Meet the local tech visionary behind Fluid Intellect
Rosebank Killarney Gazette
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June 24, 2025
Tucked away in Parktown North is a vibrant technology company quietly shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa. Fluid Intellect, founded by IT strategist Samantha Singh, is more than just a consultancy; it’s a vision for...
Committee To Protect Journalists (cpj) Alarmed By Zambian Bill Proposin
The Nigerian Voice
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By Committee to Protect Journalists Nairobi, June 23, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Monday expressed alarm at a Zambian bill that could jail journalists who work without a license for up to five years if it were to become law,...
Africa must help steer the world away from deep-sea mining
Institute for Security Studies
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Africa must help steer the world away from deep-sea mining Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa. Under President Donald Trump, the United States’ (US) rush for critical...
Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy on Liver Fibrosis Among Adults with HIV in Zambia.
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
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June 23, 2025
The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with global research partners, conducted a pivotal study registered as Clinical Trial NCT02060162, exploring the impact of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on liver...
CPJ alarmed by Zambian bill proposing jail for unlicensed journalists
Modern Ghana
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Nairobi, June 23, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists on Monday expressed alarm at a Zambian bill that could jail journalists who work without a license for up to five years if it were to become law, according to a draft reviewed by CPJ. “We...
C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia 2025 launches in Lusaka
Engineering News
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The C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia, a landmark event for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, is set to launch on 27-28 August 2025 in Lusaka. Hosted in Zambia’s capital, this summit introduces a dynamic platform to tackle...
SAIMC at KITE 2025
SA Instrumentation & Control
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SAIMC at KITE 2025 July 2025 SAIMC Join us for knowledge, networking and professional growth. The Society for Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, and Control Engineering (SAIMC) invites you to connect with us at the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial...
Paradigm Initiative urges tech giants to combat hate speech online
The Guardian Post
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In the statement, PIN’s Partnerships and Engagements Officer, Bridgette Ndlovu, regretted that: “Hate speech online is a direct attack on the dignity and safety of individuals”. “We urge technology companies to commit to transparent and effective...