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Zambia dismisses job loss concerns over TAZARA revitalization
Xinhua News Agency
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LUSAKA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government on Thursday dismissed reports that the revitalization of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) would result in job losses. In a statement, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics said...
Government To Set Up Market Centres For Mineral Sales
Lusaka Times
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August 1, 2025
Ministry Mines and Mineral Development Permanent Secretary Kabeta Hapenga says government has come up with market centres for the purpose of selling minerals. Dr Hapenga says the market centres will be piloted in an almagamented manner in Mumbwa,...
Global Perspective: Expectations rising for African economic growth, democratization
The Mainichi
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A man, center, in Niamey, the capital of Niger, is seen surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren in this photo taken in May 2023. (Mainichi/Mitsuyoshi Hirano) By Akihiko Tanaka, Emeritus Professor, The University of Tokyo From Aug. 20 to...
Top 10 African countries with the weakest currencies in July 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 31, 2025
Although exports might occasionally become more competitive due to currency depreciation, prolonged currency weakness can have very negative long-term effects, particularly for countries that rely significantly on imports, external debt, and...
Zambia to receive US$200 million grant from the World Bank for energy expansion
African Mining Market
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July 31, 2025
The World Bank approved a US$200 million grant for Zambia on 28th July, through its International Development Association (IDA). The funding will support the 13ᵗʰ phase of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation...
UPND URGES RESPONSIBLE REPORTING AS WE PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF ZAMBIANS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS
Zambian Observer
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July 31, 2025
UNITED PARTY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (UPND) Press Statement Date: July 31, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPND URGES RESPONSIBLE REPORTING AS WE PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF ZAMBIANS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS The United Party for National Development (UPND)...
Zambia charts bold investment future with $2 billion deals inked at IZIC
African Business
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July 31, 2025
This article was produced with the support of The Zambia International Conference Lusaka – Zambia showcased its economic ambition to the world with the hosting of the inaugural Invest in Zambia International Conference (IZIC) at Lusaka’s...
Zambia wants to extend IMF loan programme by 12 months
Times LIVE
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Zambia's government wants to extend its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme another 12 months beyond its current expiry at the end of October, a cabinet statement said on Wednesday. The copper-rich Southern African nation has been trying...
Zambia Seeks 12-Month Extension for IMF Loan Deal
Arabian Post
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July 31, 2025
Zambia’s government is pushing for a 12-month extension to its current loan arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, according to an official cabinet statement released on Wednesday. The proposal, if approved, would see the existing...
ZAMBIA ASKS IMF FOR A TIME EXTENSION – AND HERE’S WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU
Zambian Observer
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July 31, 2025
ZAMBIA ASKS IMF FOR A TIME EXTENSION – AND HERE’S WHY IT MATTERS TO YOU So, here’s the story. The Zambian government has gone back to the IMF to ask for one more year on that big financial agreement we signed in 2022. You know, the one where they...
New documentary on China’s commercial activities in Zambia airs after two-month gag order
Reporters Without Borders
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An unprecedented SLAPP suit The Chinese Chamber of Commerce filed its SLAPP suit right after News Diggers shared the documentary’s trailer on social media on 20 May. The inter parte hearing — meaning the hearing was held in the presence of the...
Tanzania targets economic boost with launch of Kwala Inland Port
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The newly launched Kwala Inland Dry Port is expected to significantly cut transport costs and time, ease congestion in Dar es Salaam and stimulate economic development in surrounding areas, the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has...
WFP lauds Tanzania’s transport reforms, cites $93 million injection into local economy
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has commended the Tanzanian government’s ongoing investments in transport and logistics infrastructure, including the launch of freight train services via the Standard Gauge Railway...
Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality
The Conversation
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July 31, 2025
Despite the strength of the U.S. economy, the gap between rich and poor Americans is increasing. The wealthiest 1% of Americans have more than five times as much wealth as the bottom 50%, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve. That’s up from four...
Zambia, Brazil to hold Business Symposium in October
News Diggers
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July 31, 2025
ZAMBIA and Brazil are set to hold a Business and Investment Symposium in October 2025. The event is specifically aimed at Brazilian companies interested in entering the Southern African market through Zambia. According to a statement issued by the...
Fintech Trio Launches Zambia Money Transfer Service
News Ghana
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July 31, 2025
Chipper Cash, Western Union, and Zoona have partnered to launch international money transfers within the Chipper Cash app, expanding financial inclusion for Zambia’s 20 million people. The service enables users to send funds to 200+ countries via...
OPPOSITION UNITY OR BUST: MUHABI LUNGU’S CANDID REBUKE TO ZAMBIA’S FRAGMENTED FRONT
Zambian Observer
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July 31, 2025
OPPOSITION UNITY OR BUST: MUHABI LUNGU’S CANDID REBUKE TO ZAMBIA’S FRAGMENTED FRONT By Brian Matambo, Sandton, South Africa July 30, 2025 In a searing live broadcast on Emmanuel Mwamba Verified, former diplomat and economist Muhabi Lungu delivered...
Smuggled Zambian tobacco seeds raise alarm in Zimbabwe
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 31, 2025
Tobacco industry stakeholders in Zimbabwe have sounded the alarm over a surge in cheap, low-quality tobacco seeds allegedly smuggled from Zambia, warning that the influx threatens to erode the country's reputation as a top producer of premium...
Diggers documentary downplays China’s contribution to Zambia – Embassy
News Diggers
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July 31, 2025
THE Chinese Embassy says News Diggers’ documentary about Chinese investment in Zambia deliberately downplays China’s contribution to Zambia’s economic and social development while dwelling excessively on negative stories about China. Meanwhile,...
Zambian presidential hopeful, Harry Kalaba, gains diplomatic momentum ahead of 2026 elections
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
Zambian presidential hopeful, Harry Kalaba, gains diplomatic momentum ahead of 2026 elections As Zambia approaches a critical general election in 2026, Harry Kalaba, leader of the opposition Citizens First Party and former Minister of Foreign...