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Top economist warns US faces Zambia-style debt crisis thanks to Trump budget
Raw Story
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July 9, 2025
A former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers says Republicans and President Donald Trump have set the nation up for the kind of snag that plagues developing and low-revenue nations like Tunisia and Egypt. Jared Bernstein, a distinguished...
Former Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle guides Zambia to first win at 2024 WAFCON
Ghana Soccer Net
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July 9, 2025
Former head coach of the Black Queens of Ghana, Nora Hauptle, recorded her first win with the Copper Queens of Zambia at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday, guiding her side to beat Senegal 3-2. The highly-rated tactician...
Ethiopia-Zambia Relations Continue to Strengthen: Ambassador Rose Sakala
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 9, 2025 (ENA)— Zambian Ambassador to Ethiopia Rose Sakala said the long-standing, multifaceted relationship between the two countries has grown stronger across various sectors. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Ambassador...
Who’s Really Running Zambia? A Nation at the Mercy of Political Amateurs- Linda Banks
Zambian Observer
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July 9, 2025
Who’s Really Running Zambia? A Nation at the Mercy of Political Amateurs By Linda Banks July 8th (SUSSEX)- Yesterday upon hearing that the UPND government under President Hakainde Hichilema had quietly withdrawn its legal action against South...
Ebury: Positive FX outlook for South African and Zambian currencies
CNBC Africa
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July 9, 2025
The foreign exchange landscape in Africa is witnessing a rich tapestry of developments as experts identify potential strengths in certain currencies amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. According to Matthew Ryan, head of market...
Chief economist warns US now facing problems of 'lower-income and developing countries'
AlterNet
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July 9, 2025
A former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers says Republicans and President Donald Trump have set the nation up for the kind of snag that plagues developing and low-revenue nations like Tunisia and Egypt. Jared Bernstein, a distinguished...
WAFON 2024: Zambia v Senegal: Martha Tembo replaces Belemu
ZamFoot
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July 9, 2025
Copper Queens coach Nora Häuptle has dropped Margaret Belemu from the starting line up. Zambia face Senegal in the Women’s African Cup of Nations Group A tie with kick off at 18h00 CAT. Belemu struggled at right back in the opening match against...
Hon. Binwell Mpundu is expected in court charged with seditious practices offence
Zambian Observer
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July 17, 2025
OUTSPOKEN Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu is expected in court charged with the infamous seditious practices offence, which recently landed two lawmakers in jail. A cause list at the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court yesterday showed that Mr...
Vedanta under fire: Allegations of financial misconduct ring alarm ahead of AGM
Mint
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July 9, 2025
The firm, which has previously targeted Truecaller and AMD, on Wednesday accused Vedanta Group of alleged financial misconduct and misrepresentation, making empty promises to shore up share prices, manipulating asset values, raising off-balance...
Young Copper Queens thrash Eswatini to maintain winning start
ZamFoot
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July 9, 2025
The Zambia U20 Women’s National Team thrashed Eswatini 8-0 to maintain their winning start to the ongoing COSAFA U20 Girls Championship| Region V Youth Games in Windhoek, Namibia. Ruth Mukoma was the star of the day netting five goals to lead the...
Open letter to the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 9, 2025
An Open Letter to the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema: I will not be silenced until death or a better Zambia emerges, whichever comes first Dear President Hichilema, Yesterday, I received the message below from someone who appears to be a...
ZAMBIA EMERGES AS ONE OF THE STANDOUT PERFORMERS IN THE UN’s 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
Zambian Observer
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July 5, 2025
ZAMBIA EMERGES AS ONE OF THE STANDOUT PERFORMERS IN THE UN’s 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT. A sharp rise in investment has put the country back on the radar. Here are the highlights: ✅United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) names...
President Hichilema Calls for ‘Reset’ in U.S.-Zambia Relations
Lusaka Times
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July 9, 2025
President Hichilema Calls for ‘Reset’ in U.S.-Zambia Relations Anchored in Trade, Technology, and Mutual Growth Lusaka, July 2025 President Hakainde Hichilema has called for a bold and deliberate reset in the long-standing relationship between...
World Bank Backs Mining As Zambia's Economic Engine Ahead Of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) International financial institution the World Bank has underscored the role the energy transition metals (ETM) value chain plays in unlocking sustainable economic growth in Zambia. In a report released this week, the...
U.S. Envoy Tells Zambia: ‘Time to Trade, Not Beg’
Lusaka Times
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July 9, 2025
U.S. Envoy Tells Zambia: ‘Time to Trade, Not Beg’ LUSAKA, July 9, 2025 In a frank and forward-looking address, United States Ambassador to Zambia, Mike Gonzalez, has urged Zambia to abandon dependency on development aid and embrace a bold new era...
From Gold Rush to Water Crisis: How Illegal Mining Could Force Ghana to Import Water from China
News Ghana
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July 17, 2025
Ghana’s uncontrolled illegal mining—commonly known as galamsey—is rapidly polluting major water bodies, raising fears that the nation could soon be unable to provide clean water for its citizens. With reports of increasing Chinese involvement in...
Trade deficit widens
The Times Group Malawi
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July 17, 2025
Malawi’s international trade performance showed mixed results in 2024, with the country maintaining relatively stable import levels while experiencing a significant decline in export earnings. This is according to figures from the International...
Pinewood to acquire southern Africa business from Motify Group for £2.5m
Yahoo Finance
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Pinewood Technologies Group PLC has announced a move to strengthen its footprint in Southern Africa, revealing plans to acquire key assets of the Pinewood Dealer Management System business from entities within the Motify Group (referred to...
PM Oli addresses FFD4 Plenary, calls for justice and fairness in global economic and financial system
Nepal News
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July 1, 2025
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for justice and fairness in the global economic and financial system. The PM, who is currently on an official visit to Spain to attend the United Nations (UN)’s ‘Fourth International Conference on...
Access Bank, Novare Launch Integrated Rewards Platform for Nigerian Shoppers
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s largest bank, Access Bank, has partnered with pan-African property developer Novare Group to enhance retail loyalty benefits through its NOVAS platform. Announced July 9, the collaboration will integrate financial services including...