Zambia

SMART ZAMBIA SIGNS MOU FOR IMPROVING ICT INFRASTRUCTURE

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SMART ZAMBIA SIGNS MOU FOR IMPROVING ICT INFRASTRUCTURE
THE National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Executive director  Royson Mukwena says improved Information Communication Technology (ICTs) infrastructure directly translates into Zambia enjoying some of the benefits of the globalised economy.
Speaking during the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between NIPA and Smart Zambia Institute (SZI), Professor Mukwena
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LAFARGE ZAMBIA VIBE TO SUPPORT TUBALANGE HOSPITAL

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LAFARGE ZAMBIA VIBE TO SUPPORT TUBALANGE HOSPITAL

ZAMBIAN Breweries together with Lafarge Zambia have donated medical supplies worth K100,000 to Tubalange Mini-Hospital in Chilanga from funds raised from the Mosi Vibes At Home online party, which the two organisations partnered on.

The donation is part of the ties cemented between Zambia’s largest brewing company and the country’s …

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TAZAMA SEEK FUND FOR PIPELINE UPGRADE

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TAZAMA SEEK FUND FOR PIPELINE UPGRADE

Tanzania Zambia Mafuta (Tazama) is seeking for funds to upgrade its pipeline diameter to 12 inches. The fund in question for the upgrade is proposed to be US$400million.

Speaking to media, Tazama’s Tanzania Regional Manager, Abraham Saunyama said “What we want is to make the whole pipeline from Dar to …

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ZAMBIAN COPPER MINE BAGS USD 1 BILLION CANADIAN CONTRACT

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ZAMBIAN COPPER MINE BAGS USD 1 BILLION CANADIAN CONTRACT

Canada’s First Quantum budgets $1 billion for Zambian copper mine expansion.

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals Ltd is weighing investment of around $1 billion to lift output at Africa’s biggest copper mine in Zambia, despite a feud with state miner Zambia Consolidate Copper Mines Investment Holding (ZCCM-IH) over project funding.…

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ZAMBIA TO KICK START PROCESS FOR IMPORTING ELECTRICITY

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ZAMBIA TO KICK START PROCESS FOR IMPORTING ELECTRICITY

Zambia’s President Lungu informed his Minister of Energy to start process of importing electricity after ZECO announced rationing power.

President  Edgar Lungu of Zambia has informed the Minister of energy to start the process of importing electricity. This directive follows after the country was hit with a major electricity problem.…

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CONTRACTORS HALT ZAMBIA’s KAFUE GORGE HYDROELECTRIC DAM

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CONTRACTORS HALT ZAMBIA’s KAFUE GORGE HYDROELECTRIC DAM

Sinohydro halt construction of Kafue Gorge hydroelectric dam due to difficulties beyond its control.

Construction of Kafue Gorge hydroelectric dam was put on hold by China’s state-owned Sinohydro. The dam was put on hold due to “difficulties beyond its control” according to Sinohydro.

The construction which kick-off in 2015 has …

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LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL TO PENALISE DEVELOPERS IN ZAMBIA

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LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL TO PENALISE DEVELOPERS IN ZAMBIA

Lusaka City Council (LCC) to penalise developers in Zambia for having uncertified buildings.

Lusaka City Council (LCC) is making plans to penalise developers in Zambia. This is due to finding that developers are occupying an uncertified buildings in the state capital.

According to LCC, officers will start conducting physical checks …

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ZIMBABWE AND ZAMBIA AGREE DEAL FOR HYDRO-ELECTRICITY PROJECT

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ZIMBABWE AND ZAMBIA AGREE DEAL FOR HYDRO-ELECTRICITY PROJECT

Batoka Gorge Hydro Electricity project deal agree by both nations.

The both nations has agree a deal worth US$4,5 billion for the project. The batoka Gorge Hydro Electricity project will help bring both nations together due to the deal.

Zimbabwe has also receive an interest from General Electric Africa to …

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ZAMBIA TO START US$152,381 ROAD REHABILITATION

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ZAMBIA TO START US$152,381 ROAD REHABILITATION

Zambia soon to begin a US$152,381 road rehabilitation.

Zambia is planning to embark on a US$152,381 peri-urban road rehabilitation project. This is coming just after the conclusion of a road survey by the Luanshya Municipal Council (LMC) engineering department.

The aim of the rehabilitation is to open up new areas …

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ZAMBIA INCREASES FUEL PUMP PRICE TO STRENGTHEN ITS CURRENCY.

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ZAMBIA INCREASES FUEL PUMP PRICE TO STRENGTHEN ITS CURRENCY.

Zambia fuel price increased due to the increasing international oil price  to sustain and stabilize its currency

The increase in Zambia’s fuel price is as a result of the rising international oil prices and the deprieciation of its currency, kwacha.

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) detailed that the pump price …

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KENYA TO DEEPEN TRADE TIES WITH NAMIBIA, RWANDA AND ZAMBIA

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KENYA TO DEEPEN TRADE TIES WITH NAMIBIA, RWANDA AND ZAMBIA

Newly elected Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta seeking to strengthen trade ties with Namibia, Rwanda and Zambia.

Speaking after his official inauguration on Tuesday, November 28th, 2017, Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta who held  bilateral talks with Presidents of Namibia, Rwanda and Zambia, said he plans to boost inter-regional relations …

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ZAMBIA – A STABLE ECONOMY WITH AN UNSUSTAINABLE DEBT

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ZAMBIA – A STABLE ECONOMY WITH AN UNSUSTAINABLE DEBT

October 24, 1964 Zambia gained independence from Britain. Fifty-Three (53) years later, we took a look into this peaceful African country.

Zambia recently celebrated it’s 53rd Independence Anniversary from Great Britain on October 24th. The event highlighted Zambia’s qualities, as being peaceful while promoting unity in the Southern African Development …

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AFDB GETS LAND FROM ZAMBIA FOR ITS PURPOSED BUILDING

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AFDB GETS LAND FROM ZAMBIA FOR ITS PURPOSED BUILDING

African Development Bank secure land for its new purposed office after Zambia’s minster of foreign affairs made land available.

Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has made land  available for African Development Bank to construct its offices in the country. The bank has help the country to achieve  its economic diversification …

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ZAMBIA ON A PROGRESS LANE WITH NUCLEAR SCIENCE

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ZAMBIA ON A PROGRESS LANE WITH NUCLEAR SCIENCE

African countries have made significant steps in nuclear science development under the guidance of the United Nation’s International Atomic Energy Authority (IAEA) and its key member states. IAEA organizes a rolling program of training and courses for African professionals from across the continent to gain knowledge and skills in the …

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ZAMBIA WANTS A NEW MOBILE PROVIDER TO TAKE ON MTN

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ZAMBIA WANTS A NEW MOBILE PROVIDER TO TAKE ON MTN

Zambia is seeking bidders for a fourth mobile licence to take on operators including market leader MTN Group in the southern African country  and may even have room for a fifth, according to  Transport and Communications Minister Brian Mushimba.

Mushimba said, the ministry has given the go-ahead to the telecommunications …

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CHINA TO FUND US$1.2bn ZAMBIAN HIGHWAY

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CHINA TO FUND US$1.2bn ZAMBIAN HIGHWAY

Zambia has launched construction of the 321-kilometer Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway that connects the southern and central parts of the country to the mining towns in the Copperbelt province.

The mega-road project which will be constructed by China Jiangxi Corporation for International Economic and Technical Cooperation (CJIC) at a cost of  …

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