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Techbytes: Google’s $37M AI investment in Africa targets farms and forgotten languages (Techpoint Africa)

Google has announced a $37 million funding initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) development across Africa, with major investments aimed at improving food ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Economy

Haabazoka calls for transparency, strategic use of IMF’s $1.55 billion support

Economist Dr. Lubinda Haabazoka has called on the Zambian government to ensure transparency, discipline, and strategic investment in the use of the US$1.55 ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Metro

Police launch probe into suspected murder of 31-year-old woman in Kalingalinga

Police in Lusaka have launched investigations into the suspected murder of Nalishebo Sikundu, aged 31, of Kalingalinga Compound. The body of Sikundu was ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Economy

Group urges shift to agroecology to combat hunger, climate change, cultural erosion

The Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity (ZAAB) has emphasized the need for the government to critically examine the components of the country’s ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Power and Politics

Hichilema hails Norway’s support for UN reforms, invites investment in key sectors

President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed Norway’s consistent support for reforms at the United Nations Security Council, particularly the recognition of Africa’s rightful place ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 29, 20250

Power and Politics

Botswana’s President Boko to attend Zambia’s 97th Agricultural show, hold bilateral talks with Hichilema

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, has announced that Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, will attend the 97th Agricultural and Commercial ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 28, 20250

International

Over 40 killed in suspected Islamic state-affiliate attack on church in DR Congo

More than 40 people have been killed in an attack reportedly carried out by an Islamic State affiliate in north-eastern Democratic Republic of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 28, 20250

Economy

Central province has attracted $2 billion in investment pledges, Provincial Permanent Secretary claims

Central Province has reportedly received investment pledges worth US$2 billion this year, according to Provincial Permanent Secretary, Dr. Milner Munakampwe. The US$2 billion ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 28, 20250

Economy

Zambia seeks global partnerships to boost agriculture, highlights Lobito Corridor project at UN summit

Zambia has opened up export markets for its agricultural produce and continues to seek international partnerships for expertise, particularly in agricultural extension services ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 28, 20250

Economy

ZCSA says 39 food, beverage producers registered in first half of 2025 to enhance consumer safety

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has reportedly registered 39 establishments which produce food products and beverages covered by compulsory standards in the ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 27, 20250

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