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Posts published in October 2020

Govt’s Controversial Bid to Amend Constitution Flops

[East African] Zambia's controversial constitutional amendment Bill failed on Thursday in a vote in parliament amid vehement opposition by civil society and other political parties.

Govt’s Controversial Bid to Amend Constitution Flops

[East African] Zambia's controversial constitutional amendment Bill failed on Thursday in a vote in parliament amid vehement opposition by civil society and other political parties.

Kabwe Main Canal Poised for Rehab

[Times of Zambia] There is an old furrow in Kabwe, a remnant of the town's oldest pieces of mining infrastructure, which was once used to ferry toxic and lead runoff from the closed local mining pits. But in recent years, the 'Ingalande' as the importa...

Small Efforts Can Protect Farmers From Pesticides

[The Conversation Africa] Vegetable production, tomato production in particular, is an important source of income for many smallholder farmers in Zambia. It can provide them with gross margins that are much higher than maize, the dominant field crop. B...

Mining Giant Sued Over Alleged Mass Lead Poisoning of Children in Zambia

[Children of Kabwe] Lawyers from Mbuyisa Moleele and Leigh Day today announced that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Anglo American South Africa Limited ("AASA"), a subsidiary of London-headquartered multinational mining company Anglo Amer...

Zambia Police Boss in Rwanda for Weeklong Tour

[New Times] Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Zambia Police Service (ZPS) held a bilateral meeting on Monday, October 19, to strengthen the existing ties in cross-border policing matters.

Nkana Sweating to Convince Harambee Stars Duo

[Nation] Zambian Super League (ZSL) side Nkana is working round the clock to convince Kenyan Internationals Duncan Otieno and Musa Mohammed to rejoin the club.

Govt’s Debt Crisis Worsens

[Nation] Lusaka -- Zambia's debt situation seems to be deepening with some commercial creditors "refusing" to grant it some relief it was seeking to ease the pressure, the country's Parliament heard late Thursday.

Schlettwein Welcomes Zambia’s Offer to Fight Locusts

[New Era] Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein yesterday said he will welcome with open arms a suggestion by the Zambian government to assist Namibia in containing the locust swarm in the Zambezi region.

Disease Outbreak Threatens Zambia Wheat Production

[CAJ News] Lusaka -- AN outbreak of wheat blast, a fungal disease, in Zambia could have a devastating impact the production of the crop in the Southern African country.

Misa Zambia Hosts the 2020 Platinum and Golden Media Awards

[MISA] MISA Zambia held its 18th Platinum and Golden Media Awards on 25th September 2020 from Golden Peacock Hotel. This year's awards were held under the theme: Access to information, building trust and bringing hope in times of COVID-19.

Short-Handed Kenya Tackle Zambia At Nyayo

[Nation] Harambee Stars take on Zambia's Chipolopolo in an international friendly match on Friday at the Nyayo National Stadium from 4pm.

Harambee Stars Fine-Tune for Clash With Visiting Zambians

[Nation] Kenya's Harambee Stars held two training sessions yesterday at Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani as they stepped up their preparations for the international friendly match against Zambia's Chipolopolo.

Malawi Lose in Friendly With Zambia

[Nyasa Times] Malawi national football team on Wednesday lost 0-1 to Zambia's Chipolopolo during an international friendly at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, Zambia.