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Zambia
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.
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Stanbic launches mobile app to assist farmers
The app gives farmers satellite data, crop growth models, soil analysis mapping, independent fertiliser recommendations and weather data.
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Zambian president fires finance minister, replaces her with Ng'andu
Zambia’s president has fired Finance Minister Margaret Mwanakatwe and appointed central bank deputy governor Bwalya Ng’andu to replace her, the president’s office said.
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Zambian president threatens to fine miners who break law
Vedanta is fighting Zambia’s decision last month to name a provisional liquidator to run its Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) business and is seeking international arbitration.
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Zambia arrests ex-minister for graft after British aid freeze
Emerine Kabanshi was arrested "for abuse of authority of office," said a statement from Zambian anti-corruption and anti-money laundering agencies.
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Zambian villagers cleared to sue copper mine in London
The villagers filed a claim in London in 2015 against KCM for toxic pollution caused by water discharged from its unit Nchanga Copper Mines, situated in the central copperbelt region.
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Cyclone Idai: 15,000 displaced as rescue operations continue
Cyclone Idai has battered the region, including Zimbabwe and Zambia, causing rivers to burst their banks and destroying homes and buildings.
