Africa Zambia The country is expected to soon access a $1,3 billion IMF support fund; the bailout was validated soon after the nation's creditors agreed to provide it with debt relief
Africa Zambia UN has warned that plans by the Zimbabwean and Zambian governments to develop a golf course, lodges and a hydroelectric dam near Victoria Falls will put the popular tourist destination at risk of losing its World Heritage status
Africa Zambia The National Union of Students of Zambia and its affiliated trade unions call on Parliament to amend the Public Order Bill, which defends the right of students and citizens to peacefully assemble and uphold the need for law and order
Africa Zambia President of the Italian Republic Mattarella is visiting the country and will address the National Assembly of Zambia today on issues of mutual cooperation
Africa Zambia The 56th Zambia International Trade Fair opened today with a total of 840 Local and foreign exhibitors, of which around 400 small and medium businesses
Africa Zambia The Finance Minister stated that the country's main creditors are ready to discuss a debt restructuring; August-September was taken as an indicative date for an International Monetary Fund programme
Africa Zambia The government said it is seeking US$100 million to recapitalise the ailing Mulungushi textile company in Kabwe district
Africa Zambia President Hichilema has announced that he is moving to abolish the death penalty in the country, calling it one of the government's 'big decision'
Africa Zambia The District Administrative Officer challenged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country to consider spreading their activities to rural areas, where their services are most in demand
Africa Zambia The Mines and Mining Development minister has reiterated government's commitment to revamp the mining sector and make it responsive to the country's economic needs by seeking more investments
Africa Zambia The Zambia Alliance for Tobacco Control recently appealed to the government to consider banning the advertising and sale of tobacco products near schools, which encourages impulse buying of the products by students
Africa Zambia The acting chairperson for the parliamentary committee on budgeting and planning has said his committee is concerned about reports that the country has the highest airport tax regime in Africa
Africa Zambia The public health system has entered a crisis, with thousands of professional vacancies to be filled and months-long shortages of drugs and other medical supplies