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Govt shuts down two Chinese firms in Kabwe over alleged environmental violations

The government has with immediate effect shut down two Chinese-owned firms in Kabwe District of Central Province—Super Deal and Fine Steel—for breaching environmental ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20250

International

Botswana declares public health emergency amid medicine, equipment shortages

Botswana has declared a public health emergency as it grapples with shortages of essential medicines and medical equipment. President Duma Boko made the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20250

Tech

Techbytes: Japan’s new $20 million fund to boost fintech, mobility and sustainability in Africa (Techpoint)

Two Japanese venture capital firms—Uncovered Fund and Monex Ventures—have launched a new ¥3 billion (approximately $20 million) fund to back early-stage startups in ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20250

Power and Politics

Kanchibiya MP, Chanda, heaps allegations of anti-labour practices on contractor to Chinese company, 15MCC

Kanchibiya Constituency lawmaker, Sunday Chanda, has raised the alarm over reports of continued exploitation of Zambian workers by 15MCC, the main contracting company ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema launches Africa-wide cholera response plan, calls for presidential task forces

President Hakainde Hichilema has launched the Continental Cholera Response Plan in his capacity as Global and AU Champion for Cholera, urging fellow Heads ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20250

Metro

Relief for Kabanana residents as Lusaka Water Company says water project nearing completion

More than 40,000 residents of Kabanana are set to benefit from improved and reliable water supply as the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20250

Economy

Govt lauds Chinese investors in Zambia, as estimated investments hit $3 billion

The Zambian government has praised Chinese enterprises for being the country’s largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), contributing over US$3 billion and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20250

Economy

Govt raises the alarm over distorted views on science threatening food security, public health

The Zambian government has expressed concern over the spread of misinformation about science, warning that it poses a significant threat not only to ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20250

Economy

Govt takes over process of hiring consultant to assess extent of Kafue River pollution by Sino Leach Metal

The Zambian government has announced that it was taking over the procurement process for an independent consulting firm to assess the extent of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20250

Economy

Jesuit centre, govt call for climate adaptation strategies to protect vulnerable communities

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflections (JCTR) has emphasized the need for the government to begin to invest in local adaptation strategies from ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 27, 20250

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