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Qatar seeks to deepen its influence in Africa with $103bn investment pledge
Business Insider Africa
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September 1, 2025
Oxford Economics Africa reports that the Democratic Republic of the Congo will receive the largest share at $21 billion, targeted for mining, hydrocarbons, agriculture, and 12 other sectors. Mozambique: $20 billion into agriculture and energy....
ZAMBIA, QATAR SEAL $19 BILLION PARTNERSHIP ACROSS 11 KEY SECTORS
Zambian Observer
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August 20, 2025
ZAMBIA, QATAR SEAL $19 BILLION PARTNERSHIP ACROSS 11 KEY SECTORS August 18, 2025 Zambia and Qatar have signed a $19 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation across 11 strategic sectors, marking a major milestone in...
ZAMBIA LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL FOOD BALANCE SHEETS REPORT
Zambian Observer
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August 20, 2025
ZAMBIA LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL FOOD BALANCE SHEETS REPORT Lusaka — The Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Fisheries & Livestock, in partnership with the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern...
KANDEKE REVEALS YO MAPS CONTROL OF BOOMPLAY REVENUE FOR ZAMBIAN ARTISTS
Zambian Observer
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August 24, 2025
KANDEKE REVEALS YO MAPS CONTROL OF BOOMPLAY REVENUE FOR ZAMBIAN ARTISTS Zambian music fans have been left stunned after DJ Kandeke , manager to Zambian superstar Yo Maps , took to Facebook to reveal shocking insights about the local music...
Akums to set up new manufacturing plant in Zambia via JV with local govt
ETPharma.com
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August 24, 2025
Mumbai: Contract Manufacturing and Development Organization (CDMO) Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals is set to establish a new manufacturing facility in Zambia to manufacture and supply medicines for the country's national health program. In an...
ZAMBIA NATIONAL SERVICE UPHOLDS MERIT-BASED SELECTION IN TRAINING PROGRAMMES AND COMMENCES VOLUNTARY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR 1,092 RECRUITS
Zambian Observer
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August 20, 2025
ZAMBIA NATIONAL SERVICE UPHOLDS MERIT-BASED SELECTION IN TRAINING PROGRAMMES AND COMMENCES VOLUNTARY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR 1,092 RECRUITS Today, Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana, and Defence Permanent Secretary, Maambo...
Loongo lauds ZESCO Ndola girls
News Diggers
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September 2, 2025
ZESCO Managing Director Justin Loongo has commended Zesco Ndola Girls Football Club for capturing silver medals at the COSAFA Women’s Championship. In their debut appearance, the Zambian champions stunned the continent by reaching the final, only...
UPND’s Right to Inform, Why Press Briefings Matter in a Democracy
Zambian Observer
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September 2, 2025
UPND’s Right to Inform, Why Press Briefings Matter in a Democracy By Tobbius C Hamunkoyo-LLB With due respect, Dr. Mwelwa, nothing prevents the UPND administration from informing the nation about developments across all sectors. In fact, this is a...
Tay Grin Explains How He Secured Forex to Bring Awilo and Wizkid to Malawi
Nyasa Times
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September 2, 2025
At a time when Malawi is battling crippling forex shortages, rapper and Tourism and Cultural Ambassador Tay Grin has explained how he managed to achieve the extraordinary: securing the foreign currency needed to bring African music giants Awilo...
Zambia, Qatar sign investment partnership to develop energy, logistics, finance sectors
News Diggers
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August 20, 2025
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged Qatar to prioritise investment in Zambia’s energy sector to address the the challenges the country is facing. And His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim al Thani of Qatar says Al Mansour Holding’s...
Zambia underinsured at only 2.4% – Govt
News Diggers
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August 20, 2025
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia remains significantly underinsured, with insurance penetration averaging only 2.4 percent in 2024, compared to a global average of about seven percent Meanwhile, Insurers...
Renewable Energy Policy boon for investment in power sector
Zimbabwe Independent
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Renewable energy sources are those which can be used and get replenished without causing any damage to the environment or ecosystem. ZIMBABWE has faced power outages, with various companies now turning to diesel generators as an alternative to...
AfDB And Adesina, The Optimist-in-Chief
This Day
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September 2, 2025
By REUBEN ABATI On Sunday, August 31, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Nigeria’s former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (2011 – 2015), completed his maximum ten-year tenure (five years each per election) as President of the African Development...
Zambian expert urges return to rule-based global trading system
Xinhua News Agency
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LUSAKA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Countries need to return to a rule-based international trading system to ensure fairness and stability in global trade, a Zambian development expert has said. Fredrick Mutesa, secretary general of the Zambia-China...
Four Years Of Change: How HH's First Term Has Transformed Zambia
Open Zambia
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As Zambia celebrates four years under President Hakainde Hichilema, the country reflects on a period of transformation across education, politics, development, and the economy. Since taking office in August 2021, President Hichilema’s New Dawn...
The Woman Holding Chinese Mining Giants Accountable
Inside Climate News
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August 24, 2025
Xiaolu Chu via Getty Images China’s rapid, wealth-generating growth devastated its environment. Xinhua via Getty Images Through its Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing now exports this model to poor nations. Pedro Pardo/AFP via Getty Images China’s...
Zambia launches fifth-largest solar power plant in Africa
Malawi 24
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August 19, 2025
Zambia has officially launched a 100-megawatt solar power plant, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy development. The Chisamba solar power plant is expected to supply electricity to tens of thousands of homes across...
Zambia urges African countries to ease air travel restrictions
Xinhua News Agency
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LUSAKA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Zambia on Tuesday called on African countries to act with urgency in easing restrictions on air travel by opening up the skies to ensure smoother and more efficient air connectivity across the continent. Minister of...
Zimbabwe: RBZ’s façade of progress and stability is short-sighted and unsustainable
Zawya
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The announcement by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) that foreign currency and gold reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency have now reached US$750 million — equivalent to one month’s import cover — was carried in state media with much...
Zambia Secures US$19 Billion MoU with Qatar
Open Zambia
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On 18 August 2025, Zambia and Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering 11 areas of cooperation across various sectors, valued at US$19 billion. The agreement spans sectors including energy and oil, banking and finance, housing and...