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Zambia secures case to bury ex-leader
(MENAFN) South Africa’s High Court has ruled that the body of former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu be released to the Zambian government for repatriation and a state funeral. Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba of the Gauteng Division...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Zambia
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Zambia. The Africa Prize for...

Zambia initiates discussions with US over visa deposit demand
(MENAFN) The government of Zambia has promptly responded to the recent U.S. policy demanding a visa deposit of up to $15,000 for Zambian tourists and business visitors. Mulambo Haimbe, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,...

Zambian's authorities dismiss claims of Chinese waste spill
(MENAFN) The Zambian government has dismissed a recent warning issued by a US diplomatic mission regarding toxic pollution following a waste spill from a Chinese-run mining operation that affected a major local waterway earlier this year....

Dr Xin Bi shares AI policy insights at Zambian workshop
Dr Xin Bi, Chief Officer of Data and Director of the Centre for Knowledge and Information at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), recently delivered an online presentation via Zoom at the National Generative AI Policy Drafting Workshop,...

Grand Lakes is present at the 40th edition of FILDA with launches and innovation
A special edition of the event celebrates 50 years of the country's independence SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Angola celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence, Grand Lakes Veículos is participating...

Treasury on Third Meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
The Third Meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) took place on 17 and 18 July 2025 in urban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to advance the theme of “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” The National Treasury and the...

Zambia Kicks Off USD100M Solar Project
(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...

Advancing Health Workforce Development Through Research Mentorship and Evidence-Based Management; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade
Research Mentorship and Evidence-Based Management Promotes Healthcare Workforce Development and Sustainability; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In this era of rapid healthcare...

Court prevents burial of ex-Zambian leader
(MENAFN) A South African court has blocked the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu just as the private ceremony was about to start, following a dispute between his family and the Zambian government over the funeral plans. Mourners...

DCSC Associate Judge James Crowell Lends His Legal Expertise During a Recent Trip to Zambia
DC Superior Court Associate Judge is back from Zambia, where, last week, he had the honor of lending his legal expertise to those working within the Zambian judiciary. Through a partnership between the Department of Justice and the United States...

Deputy Minister David Masondo: United Nations Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development
Good afternoon, Your Excellency, President Pedro Sánchez of Spain, Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, It is my pleasure to welcome you to today’s side event on “Forging a Common Agenda to Achieve Debt Sustainability in...

Sustainable economic empowerment calls for innovative policy solutions
Dear Fellow South African, Amongst the most salient features of our country’s empowerment laws are their practicality, feasibility and responsiveness to economic conditions without deviating from the objective of redressing the economic injustices...

Ellis Martin Report: GoviEx Uranium Inc. (GXU.V) CEO: Game-Changing Discovery in Zambia - Daniel Major Interview
loading......... Malibu, CA, June 30, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - In this episode of The Ellis Martin Report, Ellis speaks with Daniel Major, CEO of GoviEx Uranium (CVE:GXU) (GVXXF:OTCMKTS), for an in-depth discussion on the company's recent $10.5...

Court prevents burial of ex-Zambian leader due to state-family feud
(MENAFN) A South African court has stopped the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, moments before a private ceremony was set to begin, due to a disagreement between his family and the Zambian government over funeral plans. Mourners...

Pan Finance Magazine Announces the Q2 Release and Award Winners of 2025
LONDON, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A tense geopolitical climate, heightened by Middle East tensions driven by Israel–Iran friction, keeps energy markets on edge and shapes high-level talks among G7 leaders. Central banks in the US, UK, and...

Minister Ronald Lamola on high-level diplomatic mission to Republic of Zambia
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, MP, on Sunday concluded a high-level diplomatic mission to Lusaka, Republic of Zambia, as Presidential Special Envoy. Minister Lamola was...

International Relations and Cooperation invites media to cover repatriation of Edgar Chagwa Lungu, former President of Zambia, 18 Jun
Members of the media are respectfully invited to cover the repatriation and solemn send-off ceremony of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, former President of the Republic of Zambia. His Excellency sadly passed away on Thursday, 05 June 2025, in...

Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi welcomes Economic Governance School in Ghana
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has welcomed the convening of the sixth iteration of the Economic Governance School for public service leaders in Ghana. The Economic Governance School is convened by...

ZIMEC 2025 Signals Zambia’s Readiness to Lead Africa’s Mining and Energy Transformation – Post Event Press Release
The ZIMEC wrapped up on 20 March 2025, signaling Zambia’s readiness to lead Africa’s next wave of industrial growth and energy integration KITWE, COPPERBELT PROVINCE, ZAMBIA, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 12th edition of the Zambia...