Tag: Zambia
Zambia: IMF Approves 569.7 mln USD Disbursement
This funding aims to preserve macroeconomic stability and support Zambia’s response to external shocks. Additionally, it includes the fourth tranche under the extended credit facility arrangement, amounting to about 184 million dollars.
June 28, 2024
Zambia: President for Private Sector Investment, Electricity Crisis
Among the initiatives, the president said that the government has partnered with Maamba Collieries Limited to begin construction on the second 300-megawatt thermal-powered plant.
June 27, 2024
Zambia: WWF Partners to Implement 2 Climate Adaptation Projects
Nalucha Nganga-Ziba, the WWF-Zambia country director, said her organization was honored to be selected to partner with the government in implementing the two projects to support communities on sustainable crop and livestock farming and support to livestock conservation.
June 24, 2024
Zambia: Call to Tackle Global Challenges, Achievement of UN Goals
This year’s event will also address critical issues, including major global shocks that have impacted the economies of many countries, including Zambia.
June 18, 2024
Zambia: Blueprint to End Child Early Marriages Launched
The policy was aimed at raising awareness of the problem of child early marriages in the country and fostering collaboration among stakeholders toward its eradication, as well as calling for heightened national commitment to address the scourge.
June 17, 2024
Zambia: Relief Food in Drought-Affected Regions to Be Distributed
On Monday, a senior official said that Zambia has started the distribution of relief food to areas of the country affected by drought. Related: S.Africa: Border Authority on Alert for Elections Cornelius Mweetwa, minister of information and media and also chief government spokesperson, said that the distribution of relief maize has begun following the approval […]
May 28, 2024
Bad Weather Conditions in Southern Africa Trigger Cholera Outbreak
In southern Africa, poor weather across the continent has led to an epidemic of cholera. Outbreaks have spread to both rural populations and urban centres in major southern African cities. Related: South Sudan: Convention for Youth Leadership In Zambia, Children step over them and play inches from the fetid water. The African country has been […]
May 24, 2024
Zambia: 34.7 Bln USD for Climate Change Adaptation Plan
On Tuesday, a government official said that Zambia requires about 34.7 billion U.S. dollars for the implementation of its climate change adaptation plan. Related: Uganda: Rising Water Levels in Lakes, Rivers Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu said the government has finalized the preparation of the national adaptation plan which provides a roadmap […]
May 15, 2024
Zambia: VP for Action to Reduce Maternal, Neonatal Deaths
On Thursday. Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango expressed concern over the high levels of maternal and neonatal deaths in the country, calling for concerted efforts to tackle the problem. Related: Zambia: 738,000 Tons of Maize Needed for Humanitarian Assistance While acknowledging notable reductions in maternal and neonatal deaths over the years, the vice president said […]
May 10, 2024
Zambia: 738,000 Tons of Maize Needed for Humanitarian Assistance
On Tuesday, the country’s disaster response agency stated that Zambia needs about 738,000 metric tons of maize to meet the food needs of the drought-affected population over a 14-month period. RELATED: Zambia: Malaria Still a Public Health Concern, Health Minister Gabriel Pollen, national coordinator of the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit, said maize is needed […]