Tag: Lusaka
EU and WFP support food insecure Zambians amid COVID-19
The European Union (EU) has given the World Food Programme (WFP) 5 million Euros to provide cash assistance to 655,000 food-insecure people, in urban...
TREATS TB study launches COVID-19 study in Zambia
A major TB study currently underway and aimed at investigating methods to reduce TB prevalence and infection in Zambia and South Africa will soon...
Zambia’s copper exports to China affected by regional COVID-19 lockdowns
Zambia's copper exports to China have been affected by COVID-19 lockdowns imposed by some countries in the southern African region, an industry body said...
Zambia suspends payment of fines for flouting COVID-19 guidelines
The Zambian government on Tuesday suspended the collection of fines from citizens flouting COVID-19 preventive guidelines due to reports of corruption among police...
Zambian government may suspend public gatherings to curtail spread of COVID-19
The Zambian government on Sunday said it may suspend public gatherings if people continue to disregard COVID-19 preventive guidelines in order to halt the...
Class segregation in Zambia’s main COVID-19 isolation main center sparks rile
Revelations by health authorities in Zambia that patients in wards at the country's biggest COVID-19 isolation center in Lusaka, the country's capital, have been...
Ward segmentation in Zambia’s main COVID-19 isolation center sparks rile
Revelations by health authorities in Zambia that wards at the country's biggest COVID-19 isolation center in Lusaka, the country's capital, have been segmented and...
Zambia’s COVID-19 cases surpass 7,000
Zambia's cumulative COVID-19 cases have surpassed 7,000 as 229 more cases were reported in the last 24 hours, its health ministry said on...
African governments urged to provide relief to SMEs amid COVID-19
African small-scale traders are the backbone of economies in Africa and should be provided with some form of relief during this period in order...
Malnutrition may worsen COVID-19 pandemic – CSO-SUN
An organisation advocating for good nutrition on Sunday expressed fears that malnutrition among citizens may cause the COVID-19 pandemic to further spread in Zambia.
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Zambia records highest daily rise in COVID-19 cases
Zambia has recorded 472 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest daily increase recorded since the country recorded its first two...
Future of Zambia’s mining industry bright
The future of Zambia's mining industry is bright and the country could hit the one million tons per annum production target in the coming...
UNDP launches initiative to support innovative waste management in Zambia
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on Wednesday launched an initiative aimed at supporting start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises to improve waste management...
332 die in Zambia’s road traffic accidents in second quarter
A total of 332 people died and 1,016 others were seriously injured in road traffic accidents in the second quarter of this year in...
Zambia consumer body calls for revision of debt management law
The legal framework guiding debt management levels in Zambia needs to be revised as it has gaps and weaknesses, the Consumer Unity and Trust...
Zambian parliament forced to adjourn due to COVID-19
The Zambian parliament on Tuesday adjourned following a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
The adjourn was unanimously supported by all...
Zambian lawmakers to undergo COVID-19 testing
Zambian lawmakers will undergo COVID-19 testing following the increase in COVID-19 cases both in the country and at the National Assembly, the country's health...
Relaxation of adherence to COVID-19 guidelines fuels spike in cases, deaths in Zambia
Stakeholders in Zambia have expressed worry that people's laxity in adhering to preventive guidelines against the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the cold weather, has...
African countries urged to seize growth opportunities amid COVID-19 pandemic
Industrialization could be sped up and more foreign direct investment may come in Zambia amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Zambian traders' body said on...
Engaging the youth in COVID-19 interventions in Zambia
It has been noted the world over that there is a need to fully engage young people in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic...
Zambia sees surge in COVID-19 cases, deaths
Zambia reported 324 new COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths in the last 11 days, its health ministry said on Tuesday.
This brings...
Zambia launches initiative to boost entrepreneurship
An initiative aimed at enhancing wealth creation through entrepreneurship was launched here Wednesday by an association of economists.
The initiative dubbed "Zambia...
COVID-19 pushes Zambia’s private sector into worst constriction in 5 years
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed Zambia's private sector into the worst constriction in five years, a survey released on Tuesday showed.
The...
World Bank agrees to extend budget support to Zambia
The World Bank has agreed to extend its budget support to Zambia once the country gets on a program path with the International Monetary...
Maize price differences to mar Zambia’s bumper harvest
Differences in the price at which maize could be bought at in the 2019-2020 crop marketing season are likely to dent Zambia's good crop...
IMF to hold video conference sessions on Zambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will conduct a virtual consultative and information exchange for Zambia from June 22 to July 1, a senior government...
Zambia gets tough on mineral export declarations
The Zambian government said on Wednesday that it will not accept mineral samples from exporters of minerals from July 1 in order to address...
Zambian government upbeat on tourism recovery due to easing of COVID-19 restrictions
A senior Zambian government on Monday expressed optimism that the tourism industry will bounce back following the easing of restrictions due to the COVID-19...
TopStar seals deal with local Zambian TV company
China's TopStar Communications Company Limited on Thursday signed a contract with Power TV, a local Zambian television to expand the coverage of the television...
Zambia to start paying retirement benefits next Monday
Former government workers, who have been waiting for their benefits for years, will start receiving money next week, a senior Zambian government official said...