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Finalists Announced for the ISC3 Innovation Challenge 2025 on “Sustainable Chemistry & Climate Change”
chemeurope.com
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July 7, 2025
The finalists of the €25,000 6th ISC3 Innovation Challenge – dedicated to innovations in sustainable chemistry and climate change – have been selected! After a rigorous evaluation process, an internationaljury of 36 experts from diverse and...
Zambia’s economic outlook improving – World Bank
News Diggers
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July 2, 2025
WORLD Bank Country Manager for Zambia Dr Achim Fock says the country’s economic outlook is improving with robust momentum in the mining sector, and a rebound in agriculture, among others. Speaking during the Launch of the Zambia Economic Update,...
Vedanta ropes in Worley for $1 billion copper-cobalt blitz in Zambia
The Hindu Business Line
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July 6, 2025
Vedanta intends to scale up production at Konkola Copper Mines. | Photo Credit: DANISH SIDDIQUI Mining mogul Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Resources – the UK-based company – has roped in global EPCM major Worley for project management as it eyes...
Mozambique reports its first mpox cases of the year as infections rise in parts of Africa
CIDRAP
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July 17, 2025
Mozambique last week confirmed its first mpox cases of the year, bringing the number of African nations reporting outbreaks to 24. Meanwhile, one of the top officials from the Africa Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (Africa CDC) today...
CCECC: Powering Malawi’s Infrastructure Boom with Excellence and Innovation
Nyasa Times
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July 7, 2025
The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Malawi Ltd. is rapidly transforming the country’s infrastructure landscape—winning national recognition and public praise for its impactful, high-quality work. Recently crowned Malawi’s...
Zambia's Youth Take Center Stage Following Dr. Mumba Zulu's Viral Call:“Youth Must Lead Now, Not Later”
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) The Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts celebrates a growing wave of youth-led momentum across the country, sparked by a powerful message from national commentator and thought leader, Dr. Mumba Zulu. His words -“Youth must...
We must compare Zambia’s performance with other nations to know that we should not praise small economic wins
Lusaka Times
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July 7, 2025
By Edward Chisanga This message is not to point a finger at UPND. It’s for the whole nation. If one thing irks Zambians, it’s the praise songs always coming from economists and politicians and their sympathizers each time the nation scores a small...
WAFCON: Nigeria start campaign with convincing win over Tunisia
ESPN Africa
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July 7, 2025
Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. Jul 7, 2025, 06:47 AM Nigeria...
Zambia Reduces Fuel Prices for July 2025 Following Kwacha Appreciation
Face of Malawi
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July 1, 2025
Published on July 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM by Evance Kapito 207 words • approx. 2 min read The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) in Zambia has announced a reduction in fuel prices effective July 2025, offering some relief to consumers amid ongoing economic...
ZAMBIA IGNITES SOLAR REVOLUTION: PRESIDENT HICHILEMA UNVEILS CHISAMBA POWER PLANT
Zambian Observer
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July 1, 2025
ZAMBIA IGNITES SOLAR REVOLUTION: PRESIDENT HICHILEMA UNVEILS CHISAMBA POWER PLANT By Wagon Media Team Chisamba | Central Province In a defining moment for Zambia’s energy future, President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the 100-megawatt...
Zambia Kicks Off USD100M Solar Project
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Zambia has officially launched its largest-ever grid-connected solar project, a 100-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) facility, marking a pivotal milestone in the country's efforts to tackle its ongoing energy deficit. The Chisamba Solar...
Mutapa, Jindal Steel seal US$455m deal
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 17, 2025
The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has finalized a $455 million concession agreement with Indian conglomerate Jindal Steel and Power Company for the rehabilitation of Units 1 to 6 at Hwange Thermal Power Station, Zimbabwe's largest coal-fired power...
Zambia Calls For Stronger Global Action On Development Financing At FFD4
Lusaka Times
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July 1, 2025
Zambia has called for renewed global urgency in addressing development financing gaps, particularly in the global south, with five years left to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking ahead of the Fourth International...
Zambia launches largest grid-connected solar power project
Xinhua News Agency
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LUSAKA, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Zambia on Monday launched a 100-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project, the country's largest grid-connected solar initiative to date, marking an important step toward addressing its ongoing energy deficit. The...
Zambia’s Economy Stabilizing, Poised for Growth – Dr. Haabazoka Gives Three-Year Forecast
Zambian Observer
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June 30, 2025
Zambia’s Economy Stabilizing, Poised for Growth – Dr. Haabazoka Gives Three-Year Forecast Zambia’s economy is emerging from a difficult recession and entering a phase of stable, moderate growth, with prospects for a new boom on the horizon this,...
Ugandan national flagged by T&T’s Financial Intelligence Unit
Jamaica Observer
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July 6, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – A Ugandan national identified as Abubakar Swalleh, with alleged terrorist ties to the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) or Al-Qaeda, has been red-flagged by the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and...
SA's Debt Crisis: A Crippling Embrace of the World Bank
IOL
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Zamikhaya Maseti|Published 1 hour ago 5min Zamikhaya Maseti On June 24, 2025, the National Treasury released an official statement: “South Africa and the World Bank sign USD 1.5 billion loan agreement to support infrastructure modernisation and...
WAFCON 2024: Morocco and Zambia draw opening match
Joy FM
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July 6, 2025
Two of Africa's best players turned on the style as hosts Morocco struck late to earn themselves a 2-2 draw against Zambia in an open and entertaining first game of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). Both sides are viewed as among...
Morocco and Zambia draw in CAN opener as coaches praise high-intensity match
Hespress
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July 6, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Sports Hespress ENSunday 6 July 2025 - 12:32 Morocco’s women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda praised his players’ determination after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Zambia in the opening match of the Women’s...
Archbishop in Zambia calls for responsible, ethical journalism ahead of 2026 elections
Catholic News Agency
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July 6, 2025
ACI Africa, Jul 6, 2025 / 06:00 am Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Archdiocese of Ndola has called on journalists and media in the South African nation to resist sensationalism and distorting of facts as the country prepares for general...