Tag: Zambia
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๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ธ Zambia Welcomes US Aid Cuts as ‘Long Overdue’ Step Toward Self-Reliance, President Says
The closure of USAID operations presents Zambia with a chance to โtake care of our own affairs,โ President Hakainde Hichilema said in an interview with a British newspaper. He said while the withdrawal of fundsโpreviously covering about a third of Zambiaโs health budgetโwas painful, it will ultimately drive economic independence. โIt forces us to grow…
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๐ฟ๐ฒ Zambiaโs Copper Mine Disaster: A Catastrophe for Communities, Environment, and Accountability
Date: August 30, 2025Author: Pan African News Blog Team In February 2025, a catastrophic environmental disaster struck Zambiaโs Copperbelt Province when a tailings dam at the Sino-Metals Leach Zambia mine collapsed, releasing millions of liters of toxic waste into the Kafue River system . This incident, now regarded as one of the worst mining disasters…
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๐ฟ๐ฒ Zambian President Barred From Lungu’s Funeral
The family of former president Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa on June 5, has said it was the late president’s wish that the current president, Hakainde Hichilema, “should not come anywhere near his body”. Tensions appear to have escalated as the family accused the government of attempting to override their decision on funeral…
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Witchcraft Allegations in Zambia: Political Plot or Crackdown on Opposition?
In a controversial turn of events, Zambian authorities have arrested two individuals accused of plotting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema using witchcraft. The suspects were allegedly hired by the brother of opposition leader Jay Banda, according to police reports. Found in possession of “assorted charms” and a live chameleon, the suspects were described as practicing…
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๐ฟ๐ฒ Zambia’s Court Blocks Edgar Lungu from Seeking Third Term
In Zambia, the Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is not eligible to seek a third term in office. The courtโs decision comes after Lungu announced his return to active politics last year. The countryโs highest court determined that Lungu’s first term, served from 2015 to 2016 following the death of President…
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Zambia and Zimbabwe plunge into darkness after simultaneous power blackouts
Zambia and Zimbabwe experienced simultaneous nationwide power blackouts on the evening of Sunday, November 24, following a disturbance believed to be caused by a surge in power lines connecting the two countries to South Africa’s power utility, Eskom. The outages began at 8:15 PM CAT in Zambia and 8:25 PM CAT in Zimbabwe, according to…
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๐ฟ๐ฒ๐จ๐ณ China pledges $5 billion investment in Zambia’s mining sector through new association
China has officially launched the Chinese Mining Enterprise Association in Zambia (CMEAZ), a strategic initiative aimed at boosting the Zambian mining industry with a projected $5 billion investment by 2031. The launch event took place in Lusaka on November 12, where Zambia’s Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Paul Kabuswe, highlighted the significant role this association…
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Zambians struggle with electricity shortages driven by drought
Zambia’s worst electricity blackouts in memory have been caused by a severe drought in the region that has left the critical Kariba dam, the source of Lake Musonda’s woes, with insufficient water to run its hydroelectric turbines. Less than half of Zambia’s 20 million people had access to electricity before Kariba’s problems. Kariba was built…
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Zambiaโs Copper Wealth: The Exploitation by Multinational Giant Glencore
Zambia, a landlocked country nestled in the heart of Africa, is home to one of the worldโs largest copper reserves. Known as “the Copperbelt,” the region has historically attracted international attention for its rich mineral resources, positioning Zambia as a crucial player in the global copper market. However, beneath the surface of this wealth lies…
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“A people without history is a ball rolling in any direction”: Herero paramount chief calls for reparations and remembrance
The first International Conference on the Herero Genocide: 120 Years of Survival and Struggle has opened in Namibia, marking a crucial step in the ongoing fight for justice and recognition of the atrocities committed by the German Empire against the Herero and Nama people. Paramount Chief Mutjinde Katjiua, leader of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, emphasized…
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