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Court prevents burial of ex-Zambian leader
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African court has blocked the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu just as the private ceremony was about to start, following a dispute between his family and the Zambian government over the funeral plans. Mourners...
Chinese firms increase purchase of overseas mining assets
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese companies are rapidly increasing their purchases of overseas mining assets, reaching levels not seen in over ten years, as they seek to secure vital raw materials amid growing restrictions from Western nations. According to...
Two elderly women get killed by elephant in Zambia
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Two tourists lost their lives after an elephant attack in South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia, according to the country’s police. The victims, 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the UK and 67-year-old Alison Jean Taylor from...
Zambia Kicks Off USD100M Solar Project
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(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...
Lumwana Expansion In Full Swing As Barrick Builds Tier One Copper Mine
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 10, 2025
All amounts expressed in US dollars LUSAKA, Zambia, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Construction of the $2 billion Super Pit Expansion Project at Barrick Mining Corporation’s (NYSE:B)(TSX:ABX) Lumwana mine is well underway, accelerating its...
Court prevents burial of ex-Zambian leader due to state-family feud
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African court has stopped the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, moments before a private ceremony was set to begin, due to a disagreement between his family and the Zambian government over funeral plans. Mourners...
Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme
South African Government
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June 24, 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...
Ellis Martin Report: GoviEx Uranium Inc. (GXU.V) CEO: Game-Changing Discovery in Zambia - Daniel Major Interview
ABN Newswire
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June 30, 2025
loading......... Malibu, CA, June 30, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - In this episode of The Ellis Martin Report, Ellis speaks with Daniel Major, CEO of GoviEx Uranium (CVE:GXU) (GVXXF:OTCMKTS), for an in-depth discussion on the company's recent $10.5...
South African court halt burial of ex-President of Zambia
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African court intervened to stop the private burial of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu just as the ceremony was about to begin, following a legal dispute between his family and the Zambian government over funeral...
Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems
South African Government
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June 23, 2025
The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...
Advancing Health Workforce Development Through Research Mentorship and Evidence-Based Management; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade
EIN Presswire
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July 11, 2025
Research Mentorship and Evidence-Based Management Promotes Healthcare Workforce Development and Sustainability; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In this era of rapid healthcare...
Envoy states India wants essential minerals from Namibia
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Windhoek, Rahul Shrivastava. Speaking to ANI ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s one-day visit to Namibia, Shrivastava emphasized the strong historical relationship between the two countries, noting that India was among the first to...
Elephant riot murders tourists
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Two tourists were killed during a safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park after a female elephant with a calf charged at their group, authorities confirmed on Thursday. The victims were identified as 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor...
Canadian firm halts missions following African mine death
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals has paused operations at one of its Trident project sites in Zambia after a fatal dump truck accident claimed the life of an employee. The incident occurred at the Sentinel copper mine,...
Chinese Firms Accelerate Overseas Mine Acquisitions
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese corporations are purchasing more mining assets abroad than they have in over ten years, aiming to secure vital raw materials as Western nations impose limitations on their investments, a news outlet has revealed. Last year saw the...
Linyi products cultivate foundations for China-Africa trade hub in Angola
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 9, 2025
LINYI, China, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From July 4 to 6, the Linyi Trade City (Angola) High-Quality Products Fair 2025 took center stage at the Angola International Real Estate Trade Fair (FINI 2025). This marked another large-scale...
Minister Angie Motshekga: Defence and Military Veterans Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 10, 2025
House Chairperson Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans, Chairpersons and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Honourable Members, Acting Secretary for...
Charging Elephant Kills Two Tourists
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Two international travelers lost their lives following an elephant attack during a guided safari in a wildlife reserve located in eastern Zambia, according to statements from local authorities. The deadly encounter occurred on Thursday...
China purchases mines worldwide
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Chinese companies are purchasing more mines abroad than in over a decade to secure essential raw materials, as Western nations limit Chinese investments, the Financial Times reported. Last year, China signed ten deals each valued at over...
Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...