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News Zambia: Dentsu Zambia and University of Lusaka launch Talent Incubator for global experience

Published on: Monday 13 January 2025
Dentsu Zambia and University of Lusaka launch Talent Incubator for global experience
News source: https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dentsu-zambia-and-university-of-lusaka-launch-talent-incubator-for-global-experience-920424a

As Zambia’s digital economy grows, the need for skilled professionals rises. The Talent Incubator provides students with real-world experience, industry leader access, and the skills needed to excel ...

News Zambia: Aspiring female Zambian politicians were asked for sexual favours, official says

Published on: Tuesday 17 March 2026
Aspiring female Zambian politicians were asked for sexual favours, official says
News source: https://www.myjoyonline.com/aspiring-female-zambian-politicians-were-asked-for-sexual-favours-official-says/

A senior Zambian government official has said that some political parties were asking prospective female candidates for sexual favours in exchange for selection ahead of August's general election.

News Zambia: Malawi follows Zambia in declaring drought disaster as El Nino brings hunger to southern Africa

Published on: Sunday 24 March 2024
Malawi follows Zambia in declaring drought disaster as El Nino brings hunger to southern Africa
News source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/03/24/malawi-follows-zambia-in-declaring-drought-disaster-as-el-nio-brings-hunger-to-southern-africa/

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The southern African nation of Malawi has declared a state of disaster over drought in 23 of its 28 districts and the president says it urgently needs more than $200 million in humanitarian assistance, less than a month after neighboring Zambia also appealed for help. Malawi is the latest country in the […]

News Zambia: Zambia hosts Regional energy talks in Lusaka

Published on: Monday 09 March 2026
Zambia hosts Regional energy talks in Lusaka
News source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/03/09/zambia-hosts-regional-energy-talks-in-lusaka/

Lusaka - Zambia: Energy leaders from across Southern Africa have gathered in Lusaka as Zambia hosts the 66th Management Committee meetings of the Southern

News Zambia: Zambia has enough fuel stocks for now, government assures

Published on: Thursday 05 March 2026
Zambia has enough fuel stocks for now, government assures
News source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/03/06/zambia-has-enough-fuel-stocks-for-now-government-assures/

Lusaka - Zambia: Government has assured the public that Zambia currently holds sufficient fuel stocks and that there is no immediate risk of shortages despite

News Zambia: Hichilema Signals Start of Zambia’s Debt Repayment Phase

Published on: Friday 13 March 2026
Hichilema Signals Start of Zambia’s Debt Repayment Phase
News source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/03/14/hichilema-signals-start-of-zambias-debt-repayment-phase/

Lusaka - Zambia: Zambia has entered the next phase of its sovereign debt programme following progress made under the international debt restructuring

News Zambia: Zambia emulates Zimbabwe, pushed back on US health funding deal

Published on: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Zambia emulates Zimbabwe, pushed back on US health funding deal
News source: https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-262433.html

Zambia has pushed back on part of a deal worth more than $1 billion in global health aid from the United States because it does not align with the country’s i...

News Zambia: Zambia pushes back on US health funding deal to protect interests, says government

Published on: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Zambia pushes back on US health funding deal to protect interests, says government
News source: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2026-02-26-zambia-pushes-back-on-us-health-funding-deal-to-protect-interests-says-government/

Zambia has pushed back on part of a deal worth more than $1bn (R15.88bn) in global health aid from the US because it does not align with the country’s interests, the government said on Wednesday.

News Zambia: Social protection remains government’s top priority-East PS

Published on: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Social protection remains government’s top priority-East PS
News source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/02/19/social-protection-remains-governments-top-priority-east-ps/

Lusaka - Zambia: Government has assured the public that it will continue to prioritise social protection by increasing budgetary allocations to support more

News Zambia: Government rejects poisoning claims tied to Lungu narrative

Published on: Thursday 19 February 2026
Government rejects poisoning claims tied to Lungu narrative
News source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/02/20/government-rejects-poisoning-claims-tied-to-lungu-narrative/

Lusaka - Zambia: Political exchanges surrounding Lungu have remained a recurring theme in Zambia’s media space, with statements from both ruling party figures

News Zambia: Zambian student dies while fighting alongside Russian troops, Zambian government wants answers

Published on: Monday 14 November 2022
Zambian student dies while fighting alongside Russian troops, Zambian government wants answers
News source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/zambian-student-dies-fighting-alongside-russian-troops-zambian-government-seeking-answers

A Zambian student who was serving a 9-year, six-month sentence in a Russian prison has been killed fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, the Zambian government announced Monday. Zambian ...

News Zambia: ZCCB President Reaffirms Church’s Commitment to Dialogue with Government

Published on: Saturday 14 February 2026
ZCCB President Reaffirms Church’s Commitment to Dialogue with Government
News source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/02/14/zccb-president-reaffirms-churchs-commitment-to-dialogue-with-government/

Zambia Council for Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) President Archbishop Ignatius Chama has reiterated the Catholic Church’s commitment to engaging in constructive dialogue with the Zambian Government to ...

News Zambia: Season of the Witch: Zambian Rock Pioneers on Conjuring a Beautiful Comeback

Published on: Friday 11 March 2022
Season of the Witch: Zambian Rock Pioneers on Conjuring a Beautiful Comeback
News source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/witch-zambia-zamrock-tour-sxsw-1319235/

On the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles, inside a hulking, graffiti-bedecked industrial building, a distinct lilting reverberates through sterile halls. Behind one of the many nondescript doors is ...

News Zambia: Zambia wants deeper ties with other countries says President Hichilema

Published on: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Zambia wants deeper ties with other countries says President Hichilema
News source: https://www.mwebantu.com/zambia-wants-deeper-ties-with-other-countries-says-president-hichilema/

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia wants to deepen further her relationship with countries she has diplomatic ties with. The President was speaking when he received letters of credence from ambassadors and high commissioners who are accredited to Zambia at State House today. Those who presented their credentials to President Hichilema include German Ambassador to Zambia, Sonke

News Zambia: Government says election year will not slow service delivery as prices fall

Published on: Tuesday 03 February 2026
Government says election year will not slow service delivery as prices fall
News source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/02/03/government-says-election-year-will-not-slow-service-delivery-as-prices-fall/

Lusaka - Zambia: Government says ongoing economic reforms have led to price reductions on essential goods, with about 30 manufacturers voluntarily cutting

News Zambia: Zambia rethinks its energy future

Published on: Thursday 29 January 2026
Zambia rethinks its energy future
News source: https://mg.co.za/africa/2026-01-30-zambia-rethinks-its-energy-future/

The government plans to add 1 000MW of solar power to the national grid by 2027, with projects spread across the country ...

News Zambia: Zambia Grants 13,686 Scholarships to Build Technical Skills and Reduce Youth Unemployment

Published on: Sunday 01 February 2026
Zambia Grants 13,686 Scholarships to Build Technical Skills and Reduce Youth Unemployment
News source: https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-services/0202-52477-zambia-grants-13-686-scholarships-to-build-technical-skills-and-reduce-youth-unemployment

Zambia awards 13,686 scholarships to boost human capital development Scholarships target engineering, digital technology, agriculture, entrepreneurship Youth unemployment remains high despite expanded ...

News Zambia: Govt ready to implement Zambia-Switzerland agreements on carbon market

Published on: Wednesday 21 January 2026
Govt ready to implement Zambia-Switzerland agreements on carbon market
News source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2026/01/22/govt-ready-to-implement-zambia-switzerland-agreements-on-carbon-market/

Lusaka - Zambia: Government says it is ready to implement the Zambia–Switzerland Bilateral Agreement of Cooperation under the carbon market, which will