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Senegal: President Faye dissolves parliament, hopes for majority in November 17 snap elections

SENEGAL – Six months after being elected President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has announced snap elections will take place on November 17, ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 15, 20240

Economy

Role of strategic partnerships in focus at minerals summit, as Zambia chases 3 million tonnes of copper by 2030

Zambia’s ambitious target to increase copper production to three million tonnes by 2030 is a prime example of leveraging strategic global partnerships, according ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 15, 20240

Economy

Hichilema highlights govt efforts to support small businesses in parliamentary address

During the official opening of the fourth session of the 13th National Assembly on Friday in Lusaka, President Hakainde Hichilema detailed government initiatives ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 14, 20240

Economy

Zambia seeks $6.1 billion investment to boost agriculture value chains, faces $1.1 billion funding shortfall

Zambia is seeking a total investment of US$6.1 billion to enhance agriculture value chains in maize, soya beans, honey, and aquaculture sub-sectors. The ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 13, 20240

Metro

Students from 14 African countries set to benefit from Airtel Foundation fellowship programme

The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced a new fellowship programme to aid students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds who are pursuing a Bachelor of ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 13, 20240

Economy

Sweden pledges additional $2 million to Zambia’s social cash transfer programme

The Swedish government has pledged an additional US$2 million to Zambia’s Social Cash Transfer programme to help mitigate the effects of the climate ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 12, 20240

Project Aliyense

Exploiting solutions journalism to elevate media appreciation in Zambia, by Jane Zyambo

Solutions journalism offers a compelling way to enhance media appreciation in Zambia by focusing on not only the problems facing society but also ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 12, 20240

International

Additional 50,000 Mpox vaccine arrive DR Congo bringing total to 265,000

KINSHASA — On Tuesday, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) received an additional 50,000 mpox vaccine doses from the United States, complementing the ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 11, 20242

Economy

Canadian firm, GoviEx, acquires 51 percent stake in Lundanzi uranium project

GoviEx Uranium, a Canadian company, has reportedly secured an option to acquire a 51 percent interest in the Lundazi exploration license from Stalwart ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 11, 20240

Economy

Relevant data critical in fashioning targeted financial products for different genders —Bank of Zambia

The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has underscored the critical role of sex-disaggregated data in formulating and implementing policies aimed at improving financial inclusion ...

By Bumba MulengaSeptember 10, 20240

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