Zambia
Zambia approves $438 million COVID-19 economic stimulus package
Zambia has reported 1,416 confirmed coronavirus cases and 11 deaths so far.
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Zambia frees jailed gay couple as part of prison amnesty
Japhet Chataba, 39, and Steven Samba, 31, were both found guilty of "performing unnatural acts" and sentenced to 15 years in prison in November last year.
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Zambia seeks IMF funding to help soften impact of coronavirus
Zambia was already wrestling with a growing public debt even before the new coronavirus outbreak forced lockdowns across the globe, delivering a big blow to demand for raw materials.
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Zambian power firm Zesco says electricity deficit growing
Zesco’s Director of Corporate Services Patrick Mwila told a media briefing the electricity deficit had grown to 810 megawatts (MW) from a 690 MW gap in September.
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Zambia arrests 15-year-old for 'defaming' president on Facebook
The unnamed teenager based in the central small town of Kapiri Mposhi was arrested on Monday and charged with three counts of libel. He will appear in court 'soon', police said.
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US to give Zambia $389 million grant for Aids relief
In addition to the $389 million, Zambia’s Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya said the United States would give Zambia funds specifically for the voluntary male circumcision programmes.
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Hunger stalks southern Africa as climate crisis deepens
The WFP says that 60% of Zimbabwe's 15 million people are currently food insecure.
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Zimbabweans turn to solar power to cope with power cuts
Zimbabwe and Zambia are bracing themselves for worsening power shortages, as the level of Lake Kariba continues to drop.
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Zambia approves cannabis exports to boost economy
The approval for the export of cannabis was granted at a special cabinet meeting on 4 December, spokeswoman Dora Siliya said in a statement.
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Zambian leader seeks US envoy's recall for denouncing gay sex sentence
Daniel Foote came under fire in Zambia after he expressed horror over the high court ruling late last month and urged Lusaka to review laws that discriminate against minority groups.
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OPINION: Jailing gay people should qualify Zambia as an apartheid state
We can't just talk about Israel as an apartheid state but pretend Zambia's jailing of homosexuals isn't, write Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moyo.
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Survey: Africa among most hostile regions for LGBTQ community
On Thursday, a report released by the Institute for Race Relations revealed that some countries on the continent are still oppressive towards this marginalised group.
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Malawi & Zambia still the most hostile countries for LGBTQ people: IRR
On Thursday, A report by the Institute of Race Relations revealed that some countries were still oppressive towards marginalised groups.
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Zambia cancels licence of Vodafone franchise holder over poor capacity
Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority said in a statement Vodafone Zambia would cease to operate from 20 October.
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Zambia proposed constitutional reforms stoke opposition
Edgar Lungu, in power since 2015, faces mounting complaints that he is cracking down on dissent and seeking to consolidate power.
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Zambia cancels Bafana friendly due to attacks on foreign nationals
Chipolopolo and Bafana Bafana were scheduled to square off on Saturday in Zambia.
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Keet and Morena out of Bafana Bafana squad
Thapelo Morena is nursing an injury while Darren Keet is finalising his work permit in Belgium, which requires him to stay in that country until all the paperwork is done.
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Zambian opposition leader arrested, accused of defaming president - lawyer
Chishimba Kambwili, leader of the National Democratic Congress, defended his comments as he was led by officers, telling journalists that his statement in an online video had been misunderstood.
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IFC invests in Stanbic Bank to support SME growth in Zambia
Zambia’s entrepreneurs battle to access finance due to informality in the market, high collateral requirements, and poor bank lending tools.
