Tag: Zambia
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🇿🇲 The Zambia kwacha has surged to become the world’s best‑performing currency against the US dollar
The Zambia kwacha has surged to become the world’s best‑performing currency against the US dollar in early 2026, outpacing all other currencies tracked by Bloomberg. Kwacha’s stunning rally Over the past month, the kwacha has gained around 10–12 percent against the dollar, reaching its strongest level in more than two years. – On some trading…
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🇿🇲🇺🇸 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 “take care of our own affairs,” President Hakainde Hichilema said in an interview with a British newspaper. He said while the withdrawal of funds—previously covering about a third of Zambia’s health budget—was painful, it will ultimately drive economic independence. “It forces us to grow…
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🇿🇲 Zambia’s 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 Zambia’s 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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🇿🇲 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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🇿🇲 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 court’s decision comes after Lungu announced his return to active politics last year. The country’s 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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🇿🇲🇨🇳 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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Zambia’s Copper Wealth: The Exploitation by Multinational Giant Glencore
Zambia, a landlocked country nestled in the heart of Africa, is home to one of the world’s 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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