Zambia

Kariba Dam electricity crisis prompts private talks between Zambia and Zimbabwe leaders

Lusaka, Zambia – Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has announced plans to hold private talks with his Zimbabwean counterpart, Emmerson Mnangagwa, over the management and use of the hydro plant at the Kariba Dam. The dam, which is jointly managed by the governments

January 10, 2023

Africa

Popular Zambian radio station bans South African music

A popular radio station in Zambia has stated it will no longer play South African music in protest against the xenophobic attacks that have been taking place in South Africa. “Hot FM will cease to play music by South African artists on

September 5, 2019

Africa

Zambia warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious amid attacks on foreigners

Zambia’s high commission in Pretoria has cautioned its citizens in South Africa to take extra precautionary measures for their safety in the face of widespread attacks and looting targeting mainly the businesses of foreign nationals. “Trouble spots or towns should be avoided

September 3, 2019

Africa

Zambian opposition leader arrested for defaming president Lungu

Police arrested the leader of a small Zambian opposition party on Wednesday on charges of defaming President Edgar Lungu by describing the head of state as a dog, his lawyer said. Chishimba Kambwili, leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), defended his

August 29, 2019

Africa

Zambia warns truck drivers not to travel to South Africa on September 2

Pretoria – Zambia’s High Commission in Pretoria on Monday issued a travel advisory warning its citizens in the trucking business to avoid travelling to South Africa on September 2, amidst threats of violence. The high commission’s Naomi Nyawali said reports have been

August 26, 2019

Africa

Zambia bans energy drink with male sex booster Viagra

Zambia banned an energy drink on Wednesday after it was shown to have been adulterated with the male sex booster Viagra, according to authorities in Ndola, the city of manufacture. The prohibition followed a complaint from Zambia’s medicine regulator in December suggesting

March 21, 2019

Africa

African Miner Finds 1.1-Kilogram Emerald in Zambia

The world’s biggest emerald miner has found a gem that weighs more than 1.1 kilograms at its mine in Zambia. Miners at Zambia’s Kagem mine, in the north of the country, have discovered a rare high quality 5,655 carat (1.13kg) emerald crystal.

October 29, 2018

Africa

Zambian Police arrests Chinese for ‘illegal military training’

Police in Zambia arrested two Chinese nationals over the weekend over allegations that they were giving illegal military training to members of a local security firm. One was arrested on Saturday and another on Sunday in the country’s tourist capital, Livingstone, police

October 1, 2018

Africa·Zambia

Britain freezes aid to Zambia over corruption concerns

The UK government has frozen direct financial aid to the Zambian government after concerns about widespread corruption. Britain’s High Commissioner to Lusaka Fergus Cochrane-Dyet confirmed the suspension of funding in a tweet posted late on Monday. “Correct that UK frozen all bilateral

September 18, 2018

Breaking News·Zimbabwe

Zambia remains hopeful that Zimbabwe will begin a new chapter

Emmanuel Chenda Zambian Ambassador to Zimbabwe says Zambia remains hopeful that Zimbabwe will begin a new era after decades of political and economic paralysis. Mr. Chenda, says Zambia will always cherish the cordial and long-standing relations that the two countries have enjoyed over

August 12, 2018

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