AllAfrica News: Zambia

Namibia Out of CHAN but Zambia Keep Hopes Alive

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:06:07 GMT

[Cosafa] Namibia became the second COSAFA member to be eliminated from the African Nations Championship after being beaten 1-0 by Tanzania on Saturday but Zambia moved closer to advancing to the knockout stage.

Vedanta Settles Zambia Copper Mine Pollution Claim

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:48:20 GMT

[Namibian] INDIAN mining conglomerate Vedanta Resources has agreed to settle all claims Zambian villagers brought against it.

Global Copper Recovery to Lift Zambia's Economy

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:40:52 GMT

[CAJ News] Lusaka, Zambia -- A RALLY in the price of copper globally is a major boost for Zambia in its efforts to revive the economy impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and drought.

UK Copper Mining Company Settles Pollution Claim With Villagers

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:49:29 GMT

[RFI] After six years of seeking damages for the pollution that has affected their lives, more than 2,500 Zambian villagers have been awarded a settlement by a UK company and its Zambian copper mining subsidiary.

Stars Ready to Demolish Zambia

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:54:00 GMT

[Daily News] TAIFA Stars are ready to play their first match in the unfolding Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) finals as they face Zambia at Limbe Omnisport Stadium in Cameroon on Tuesday.

Central Bank Orders Top Zimbabwe Banker to Exit Mybucks

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:36:02 GMT

[New Zimbabwe] The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has ordered a top Zimbabwean banker, George Manyere to exit from both controlling shareholding and directorship in the fintech company MyBucks after violating banking rules.

Piped Water Boosts Women's Health, Happiness and Income in Rural Zambia

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:54:53 GMT

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] With running water close to home, women in four Zambian villages gain four hours per week for other activities, study finds

Midwife Inspired By Health Workers As a Sick Child Goes the Extra Mile to Save Pregnant Women's ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:53:13 GMT

[UNFPA] When Moses Nkosi fell ill and was taken to hospital as a child, he was inspired by the health workers who attended him to follow in their footsteps. Achieving this dream was not easy, yet the challenges he faced may have helped prepare him to tackle the difficult time ahead for mothers-to-be in his community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zambia Draw With Libya in Latest CHAN Warm-Up

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:29:37 GMT

[Cosafa] The Zambia side preparing for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) played to a 1-1 draw with fellow finalists Libya in their warm-up clash before the competition gets under way on Saturday.

'We Will Be Ready for CHAN' - Zambia Midfielder Sakala

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:57:37 GMT

[Cosafa] Zambia midfielder Benson Sakala says the team has adapted well to weather conditions in Cameroon ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) that kicks off on January 16.

Zambia Defaults, Economically and Politically

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:43:46 GMT

[ISS] Many African countries are sinking further into unsustainable debt. Last November Zambia epitomised the problem when it defaulted on a US$42.5 million payment on a Eurobond. 'The government went on a borrowing spree over the last few years and was then unable to repay,' notes Peter Leon, co-chair of the Africa group at the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills.

Africa's Road to Recovery in 2021 Is a Fresh Start

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 14:38:26 GMT

[Chatham House] The continent now has a chance to reshape its relations with the global economy to create greater pan-African prosperity and resilience for future generations.

Cranes Face Zambia in Emotional Reunion for Micho

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:10:56 GMT

[Monitor] Former Cranes coach Micho Sredojevic was supposed to return to Uganda in March last year for a pre-Chan mini-tournament.

Zambia Prepare for CHAN With Three Friendlies in Yaoundé

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:19:38 GMT

[CAF] Zambia Chipolopolo made the early trip to Cameroon on 30 December 2020, to take part in a four-nation pre-tournament friendly starting this weekend in Yaoundé, as preparation for the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN), Cameroon 2020 that will be held from 16 January to 7 February 2021.

Two Shot Dead as Police Disperse Opposition Gathering

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:54:44 GMT

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- News agencies and a local newspaper are reporting that two people died of gunshot wounds after Zambian police were deployed to disperse a crowd of opposition supporters in Lusaka.

IMF Completes High-Level Staff Visit to Zambia

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:49:14 GMT

[IMF] Following Zambia's request for a financing arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the IMF's African Department, and Mr. Alex Segura-Ubiergo, mission chief for Zambia, visited Lusaka from December 7 to 9, 2020 for high-level discussions with the Zambian authorities on their Economic Recovery Plan and their request for a Fund-supported program. [1]

IGP Munyuza Visits Zambia Police School

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:00:03 GMT

[New Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Munyuza, who is in Zambia since Monday for bilateral cooperation, on Tuesday December 15, visited Zambia Police School of Public Order Maintenance--Kanfinsa College.

WHO Supports the Ministry of Health to Train Members of the Traditional Health Practitioners' ...

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:31:17 GMT

[WHO] The World Health Organization Country Office has continued to provide support to the Ministry of Health and the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) to engage communities in the national response to COVID-19. Traditional healers in Zambia are consulted by people in communities for health problems such as Malaria, Tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS, mental health and many others. This places them at high risk of getting infected by COVID-19 and them also infecting others. It is for this reason that the M

IGP Munyuza in Zambia for Police Bilateral Meeting

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 06:36:27 GMT

[New Times] Rwanda and Zambia Police delegations during the bilateral meeting

Zambian Coach Micho in Court Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:59:57 GMT

[Nairobi News] Zambia national football team coach Milutin 'Micho' Sredojevic is in trouble with South African authorities for reportedly touching a lady's buttocks in public without her permission.