Tag: Zambia
Power cut cripples mining operations in Zambia
Miners in Zambia, Africa’s second-biggest copper producer, said on Friday power supply cut had crippled operations in the country’s mines.
Zambia flags off export of organic honey to China
The Zambian government on Thursday officially launched the export of organic honey to China worth 34,000 dollars.
Zambia increases fuel pump prices
Zambia on Tuesday announced an increase in fuel prices, due to an upward movement of oil prices on the international…
Zambia signs deal to establish regional SDGs office
Zambia has signed an agreement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Centre for Africa for the establishment of a southern…
Zambia dismisses reports of Ebola outbreak
Health authorities in Zambia on Tuesday dismissed reports that the country has recorded its first Ebola case.
Zambia approves bill to regulate social media
The Zambian Government has approved a bill to regulate social media and enhance cyber security.
Zambia on course to fight corruption – Vice-President
Zambian Vice-President Inonge Wina said on Friday that the government was on course in its resolve to fight corruption in…
Gender-based violence: Zambia partners with regional body
Zambia has partnered with a regional organization in training nationals on the prevention of gender-based violence, a senior official said…
Zambia to relocate DRC refugees
The Zambian Government expects to relocate all the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) refugees currently being kept at a temporary…
Zambia calls for financial support for DRC refugees
The Zambian government on Wednesday called for increased financial support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) refugees the…
Zambia approves implementation of alcohol policy to curb abuse
The Zambian cabinet has approved implementation of a national alcohol policy meant to curb alcohol abuse in the southern African…
Zambia bans health workers from moonlighting in private sector
The Zambian government has banned health workers from having private jobs in the private sector as it was against their…
Report on misuse of $1m AIDS, TB, Malaria funds not a new issue – Zambia
The Zambian government says an audit report released by the Global Fund on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was not a…
Zambia, Saudi Arabia sign MOU on diplomatic, political consultations
Zambia and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on diplomatic and political consultations.
Cholera: Zambia withdraws military personnel deployed to fight outbreak
Zambia has withdrawn military personnel deployed in December to help clean up the capital and other cities at the height…
Zambia calls for an end to debate on president Lungu’s origin
The Zambian government on Wednesday called for an end to a debate on the origins of President Edgar Lungu, saying…
Zambia to introduce bill to regulate alcohol consumption
The Zambian government said on Wednesday that it will soon introduce a bill in parliament aimed at controlling alcohol consumption…
Zambian Govt seeks dismissal of opposition motion to impeach president Lungu
The Zambian government on Tuesday called for the dismissal of an impeachment motion filed by the country’s main opposition party…
AfCFTA: Zambia still conducting internal negotiations in the agreement
Zambia did not sign the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as it was still conducting internal negotiations on some…
Zambian cabinet minister banned from parliament for slapping lawmaker
Zambia’s parliament suspended a cabinet minister on Tuesday from its proceedings for one month for slapping a fellow lawmaker within…
2021 Elections: Zambian govt defends reason to print ballot papers locally
Zambia will save about 7 million U.S. dollars if ballot papers for the 2021 general elections are printed locally, said…
Zambia seeks more money to contain cholera outbreak
The Zambian Government said that it needs more money to contain a cholera outbreak which started in October 2017.
Zambia denies witchcraft research plans
The Zambian government on Tuesday denied media reports that it intends to consider research on witchcraft as a science. Witchcraft…
Nigerian prophet arrested in Zambia for drug trafficking
Zambian authorities have arrested a Nigerian pastor for allegedly trafficking 26.29 kilogram of ephedrine, a medication and stimulant drug, a…
Cholera: Zambia slum residents riot over ban on street vending to curb outbreak
Residents in a slum in Zambia’s capital on Friday rioted over a ban on street vending that was imposed to…
Cholera Outbreak: Zambia declares curfew in Lusaka slum
The Zambian Government has declared a curfew in a poor Lusaka township badly affected by a cholera outbreak that has…
Oral vaccination against cholera to commence in Zambia
Authorities in Zambia will by Monday commence an oral cholera vaccination exercise as part of efforts to tackle the waterborne…
Cameroon hold Zambia to 2-2 in World Cup qualifier
African champions Cameroon secured a 2-2 draw away to Zambia in their final World Cup qualifier thanks to a late…
Zambia knock Algeria out of 2018 World Cup, mount pressure on Nigeria
Zambia beat Algeria 1-0 in Constantine to move within three points of Group B leaders Nigeria in African World Cup…
Zambia keeps World Cup hope alive, beat Algeria 3-1
A Brian Mwila brace helped Zambia keep their 2018 World Cup qualification dream alive with a 3-1 win over Algeria…