Zambia

Country Zambia
Capital Lusaka
Continent Africa
Currency Zambian kwacha(ZMW)
Languages English, Bemba, Tonga, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Kaonde, Nyanja & Chewa

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Introduction

The territory of Northern Rhodesia was administered by the [British] South Africa Company from 1891 until it was taken over by the UK in 1923. During the 1920s and 1930s, advances in mining spurred development and immigration. The name was changed to Zambia upon independence in 1964. In the 1980s and 1990s, declining copper prices and a prolonged drought hurt the economy. Elections in 1991 brought an end to one-party rule, but the subsequent vote in 1996 saw blatant harassment of opposition parties. The election in 2001 was marked by administrative problems with three parties filing a legal petition challenging the election of ruling party candidate Levy MWANAWASA. The new president launched an anticorruption investigation in 2002 to probe high-level corruption during the previous administration. In 2006-07, this task force successfully prosecuted four cases, including a landmark civil case in the UK in which former President CHILUBA and numerous others were found liable for USD 41 million. MWANAWASA was reelected in 2006 in an election that was deemed free and fair. Upon his abrupt death in August 2008, he was succeeded by his Vice President Rupiah BANDA, who subsequently won a special presidential election in October 2008.

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IAEA Mission to Zambia Finds Strong Commitment to Nuclear Security, Encourages Focus on Capacity Building - IAEAIAEA Mission to Zambia Finds Strong Commitment to Nuclear Security, Encourages Focus on Capacity Building  IAEA

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Marking ‘new chapter’ in ties, Sa’ar inaugurates Israeli embassy in Zambia - The Times of IsraelMarking ‘new chapter’ in ties, Sa’ar inaugurates Israeli embassy in Zambia  The Times of Israel

U.S. demands deposits of up to $15,000 of visitors from Malawi and Zambia - The Washington PostU.S. demands deposits of up to $15,000 of visitors from Malawi and Zambia  The Washington Post

Qatari royal expands Africa push with $12B in Botswana after $39B in DRC, Zambia - AL-MonitorQatari royal expands Africa push with $12B in Botswana after $39B in DRC, Zambia  AL-Monitor

Zambia signs $300m joint venture to electrify Lobito Corridor - African BusinessZambia signs $300m joint venture to electrify Lobito Corridor  African Business

Zambian president’s feud with late rival continues over funeral plans - The GuardianZambian president’s feud with late rival continues over funeral plans  The Guardian

2025 News items - Zambia formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Zambia formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Israel to open embassy in Zambia, strengthen bilateral ties - JNS.orgIsrael to open embassy in Zambia, strengthen bilateral ties  JNS.org

New documentary on China’s commercial activities in Zambia airs after two-month gag order - Reporters sans frontièresNew documentary on China’s commercial activities in Zambia airs after two-month gag order  Reporters sans frontières

Israel Reopens Embassy in Zambia, Signaling Renewed Focus on Africa - The Media LineIsrael Reopens Embassy in Zambia, Signaling Renewed Focus on Africa  The Media Line

Zambia: Another solar project brings 1GW govt target closer - ESI-Africa.comZambia: Another solar project brings 1GW govt target closer  ESI-Africa.com

Zambia: Qatari funding for the creation of a national investment and development bank - Financial AfrikZambia: Qatari funding for the creation of a national investment and development bank  Financial Afrik

First Quantum Commissions $1.25 Billion Zambia Copper Expansion - Bloomberg.comFirst Quantum Commissions $1.25 Billion Zambia Copper Expansion  Bloomberg.com

Zambia Advances Universal Electricity Access As ZESCO And Anzana Form $300 Million Joint Venture To Connect 2 Million People Along The Lobito Corridor By 2030 - SolarQuarterZambia Advances Universal Electricity Access As ZESCO And Anzana Form $300 Million Joint Venture To Connect 2 Million People Along The Lobito Corridor By 2030  SolarQuarter

Tanzania and Zambia close to deal with China to rehabilitate Tazara railway - African EnergyTanzania and Zambia close to deal with China to rehabilitate Tazara railway  African Energy

Proflight Zambia to launch Windhoek service - Tourism UpdateProflight Zambia to launch Windhoek service  Tourism Update

CHAN 2024: Kenya vs Zambia – How to Watch & Score Prediction - Morocco World NewsCHAN 2024: Kenya vs Zambia – How to Watch & Score Prediction  Morocco World News

Foreign minister departs for Zambia to inaugurate new embassy - The Times of IsraelForeign minister departs for Zambia to inaugurate new embassy  The Times of Israel

Zambia: Driving energy resilience and economic growth - ESI-Africa.comZambia: Driving energy resilience and economic growth  ESI-Africa.com

Ministry of Technology and Science of Zambia and Huawei Jointly Launch the Global Smart Village Showcase, Exploring New Digital Transformation Modes for Villages - HuaweiMinistry of Technology and Science of Zambia and Huawei Jointly Launch the Global Smart Village Showcase, Exploring New Digital Transformation Modes for Villages  Huawei

FM Sa’ar Makes Official Visit To Reopen Israeli Embassy in Zambia - The Media LineFM Sa’ar Makes Official Visit To Reopen Israeli Embassy in Zambia  The Media Line

Shape the future with confidence - EYShape the future with confidence  EY

Israel reopens embassy in Zambia, eyes expanding influence in Africa - Anadolu AjansiIsrael reopens embassy in Zambia, eyes expanding influence in Africa  Anadolu Ajansi

Zambia advances 2030 energy access ambition with $300M ZESCO–Anzana Lobito Corridor electrification - Africa Sustainability MattersZambia advances 2030 energy access ambition with $300M ZESCO–Anzana Lobito Corridor electrification  Africa Sustainability Matters

Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in Kitwe's copper mining area - BBCZambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in Kitwe's copper mining area  BBC

Beijing Defends China Firm for Handling of Zambia Mine Disaster - Bloomberg.comBeijing Defends China Firm for Handling of Zambia Mine Disaster  Bloomberg.com

India sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits, sources say - ReutersIndia sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits, sources say  Reuters

Kenya out to seal Group A supremacy as Zambia fight for pride - cafonline.comKenya out to seal Group A supremacy as Zambia fight for pride  cafonline.com

Travel to Windhoek: Proflight Zambia Launches Direct Flights Between Lusaka, Livingstone, and Namibia - Travel And Tour WorldTravel to Windhoek: Proflight Zambia Launches Direct Flights Between Lusaka, Livingstone, and Namibia  Travel And Tour World

Zambia: 2025 Article IV Consultation, Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Zambia - International Monetary FundZambia: 2025 Article IV Consultation, Fifth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Zambia  International Monetary Fund

First Quantum commissions $1.25B Zambia copper expansion amid debt push - Mining.comFirst Quantum commissions $1.25B Zambia copper expansion amid debt push  Mining.com

Zambia 0-1 Kenya Match Highlights l TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 l Matchday 5 - cafonline.comZambia 0-1 Kenya Match Highlights l TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 l Matchday 5  cafonline.com

Edgar Lungu: Zambia's ex-president and the undignified row over his body - BBCEdgar Lungu: Zambia's ex-president and the undignified row over his body  BBC

Courtesy Call on Prime Minister ISHIBA by Vice President Nalumango of Zambia - mofa.go.jpCourtesy Call on Prime Minister ISHIBA by Vice President Nalumango of Zambia  mofa.go.jp

In Zambia, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Chinese Migrants Find Common Ground - SAPIENS – Anthropology MagazineIn Zambia, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Chinese Migrants Find Common Ground  SAPIENS – Anthropology Magazine

Zambia: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundZambia: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

"Zambia Shatters $300M Crypto Scam Web, Unearths Human Trafficking Links" - AInvest"Zambia Shatters $300M Crypto Scam Web, Unearths Human Trafficking Links"  AInvest

Foreign minister departs for Zambia to inaugurate new embassy - The Times of IsraelForeign minister departs for Zambia to inaugurate new embassy  The Times of Israel

Kenya edge Zambia to seal top spot in Group A at CHAN 2024 - cafonline.comKenya edge Zambia to seal top spot in Group A at CHAN 2024  cafonline.com

Zambia hosts regional workshop to accelerate progress in postpartum haemorrhage care - FIGO.orgZambia hosts regional workshop to accelerate progress in postpartum haemorrhage care  FIGO.org

Zambia facing a democratic crossroads as it enters a fresh constitutional crisis - University of BirminghamZambia facing a democratic crossroads as it enters a fresh constitutional crisis  University of Birmingham

Teachers for All: Zambia - UnicefTeachers for All: Zambia  Unicef

Israel raises flag in Zambia, deepens African partnerships - JNS.orgIsrael raises flag in Zambia, deepens African partnerships  JNS.org

Repositioning Zambia to Leverage Energy Transition Minerals for Economic Transformation: A Roadmap - World BankRepositioning Zambia to Leverage Energy Transition Minerals for Economic Transformation: A Roadmap  World Bank

Celebrating 20 years of transforming lives through sport - Loughborough UniversityCelebrating 20 years of transforming lives through sport  Loughborough University

ProFlight Zambia Adds Windhoek Service in 1Q26 - AeroRoutesProFlight Zambia Adds Windhoek Service in 1Q26  AeroRoutes

FM Sa’ar opens Israeli embassy in Zambia Ministry of Foreign Affairs - www.gov.ilFM Sa’ar opens Israeli embassy in Zambia Ministry of Foreign Affairs  www.gov.il

Sa’ar opens new embassy in Zambia - The Times of IsraelSa’ar opens new embassy in Zambia  The Times of Israel

UN Climate Adaptation Expo in Zambia concludes with urgent call for more finance to save lives and economies; helps countries harness AI to build climate resilience - Africa.comUN Climate Adaptation Expo in Zambia concludes with urgent call for more finance to save lives and economies; helps countries harness AI to build climate resilience  Africa.com

The Strategic Raw Material Partnership between the EU and Zambia - Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)The Strategic Raw Material Partnership between the EU and Zambia  Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)

Zambia advances universal electricity goal - The Sierra Leone TelegraphZambia advances universal electricity goal  The Sierra Leone Telegraph

From Classrooms to Roads: How Ordinary Citizens are Transforming Zambia and Kenya - World BankFrom Classrooms to Roads: How Ordinary Citizens are Transforming Zambia and Kenya  World Bank

Access Holdings: Putting vision into action from global trade halls to Zambian maternity wards - businessamlive.comAccess Holdings: Putting vision into action from global trade halls to Zambian maternity wards  businessamlive.com

Proflight Zambia launches direct flights to Windhoek - ZAWYAProflight Zambia launches direct flights to Windhoek  ZAWYA

Zambia elephant attack kills British and New Zealand tourists - BBCZambia elephant attack kills British and New Zealand tourists  BBC

Israel Expands Diplomatic Presence in Zambia with New Embassy Opening - Travel And Tour WorldIsrael Expands Diplomatic Presence in Zambia with New Embassy Opening  Travel And Tour World

The Program Getting Zambia's Young Mothers Back in School - NewsweekThe Program Getting Zambia's Young Mothers Back in School  Newsweek

Kenya Edge Zambia to Secure Top Spot in Group A at CHAN 2024 - beIN SPORTSKenya Edge Zambia to Secure Top Spot in Group A at CHAN 2024  beIN SPORTS

Deputy Chief of Mission Mich Coker - U.S. Embassy in Zambia (.gov)Deputy Chief of Mission Mich Coker  U.S. Embassy in Zambia (.gov)

Zambia eyes mining surge as $1.25bn Kansanshi boost kicks in - ESI-Africa.comZambia eyes mining surge as $1.25bn Kansanshi boost kicks in  ESI-Africa.com

Zambia: $300M drive to electrify 2 million along Lobito Corridor - ESI-Africa.comZambia: $300M drive to electrify 2 million along Lobito Corridor  ESI-Africa.com

Environmental catastrophe in Zambia after acid leak at Chinese-operated copper mine - Down To EarthEnvironmental catastrophe in Zambia after acid leak at Chinese-operated copper mine  Down To Earth

Zambia's Stary Mwaba mines the toxic legacy of the Copperbelt's 'black mountains' - BBCZambia's Stary Mwaba mines the toxic legacy of the Copperbelt's 'black mountains'  BBC

How vaccines saved the economic life of a Zambian bordertown - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceHow vaccines saved the economic life of a Zambian bordertown  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

How the EVE Project Is Helping Children in Rural Zambia Stay in School - NewsweekHow the EVE Project Is Helping Children in Rural Zambia Stay in School  Newsweek

India-Zambia hold 6th Session of Joint Permanent Commission - The HinduIndia-Zambia hold 6th Session of Joint Permanent Commission  The Hindu

Bayer Opens Maize Seed Facility in Zambia to Support Food Security for about 30 Million People - BayerBayer Opens Maize Seed Facility in Zambia to Support Food Security for about 30 Million People  Bayer

ZAMBIA: Ndola Archdiocese Celebrates Jubilee of Seminarians - amecea newsZAMBIA: Ndola Archdiocese Celebrates Jubilee of Seminarians  amecea news

Zambia: Upgrade to category 6/7 for MLT political risk - CredendoZambia: Upgrade to category 6/7 for MLT political risk  Credendo

Zambia plans 60,000 barrels per day oil refinery in copperbelt - ReutersZambia plans 60,000 barrels per day oil refinery in copperbelt  Reuters

ZAMBIA: National Movement of Catholic Students Hosts Climate Change, Debt Justice Conference - amecea newsZAMBIA: National Movement of Catholic Students Hosts Climate Change, Debt Justice Conference  amecea news

Vedanta Resources weighs Zambia copper IPO to fund $1 billion investment - Business StandardVedanta Resources weighs Zambia copper IPO to fund $1 billion investment  Business Standard

Zambia defers controversial NGO bill after uproar - The EastAfricanZambia defers controversial NGO bill after uproar  The EastAfrican

Zambia: US cuts aid over 'thefts' - BBCZambia: US cuts aid over 'thefts'  BBC

Goal and Highlights for Zambia 0-1 Kenya in African Nations Championship Match - VAVEL.comGoal and Highlights for Zambia 0-1 Kenya in African Nations Championship Match  VAVEL.com

Zambia Sees Economic Growth Surging to Highest Since 2021 - Bloomberg.comZambia Sees Economic Growth Surging to Highest Since 2021  Bloomberg.com

Webinar – Turning WHO guidance into action: Zambia’s approach to supporting re-engagement in HIV treatment - World Health Organization (WHO)Webinar – Turning WHO guidance into action: Zambia’s approach to supporting re-engagement in HIV treatment  World Health Organization (WHO)

Geospatial analysis of cholera outbreak in Lusaka, Zambia, between 2023 and 2024 - Tropical Medicine and HealthGeospatial analysis of cholera outbreak in Lusaka, Zambia, between 2023 and 2024  Tropical Medicine and Health

Zambia says it is tackling 'systematic' theft after US slashes medical aid - BBCZambia says it is tackling 'systematic' theft after US slashes medical aid  BBC

Zambia’s Lusaka Set to Lead African Tourism and Aviation Growth with Landmark Forum - Travel And Tour WorldZambia’s Lusaka Set to Lead African Tourism and Aviation Growth with Landmark Forum  Travel And Tour World

Zambia warns envoys after US ambassador reveals 'systematic' theft of medical aid - BBCZambia warns envoys after US ambassador reveals 'systematic' theft of medical aid  BBC

Zambia v Kenya | Match Highlights | African Nations Championship (CHAN) - supersport.comZambia v Kenya | Match Highlights | African Nations Championship (CHAN)  supersport.com

Edgar Lungu: Zambia's former president dies aged 68 - BBCEdgar Lungu: Zambia's former president dies aged 68  BBC

Kwacha Rally Drives Zambia Inflation to 14-Month Low - Bloomberg.comKwacha Rally Drives Zambia Inflation to 14-Month Low  Bloomberg.com

Crane tyre bursts, kills Zambia Sugar employee - Zambia: News Diggers!Crane tyre bursts, kills Zambia Sugar employee  Zambia: News Diggers!

Israel opens new embassy in Zambia, once home to a historic Jewish community - Jewish Telegraphic AgencyIsrael opens new embassy in Zambia, once home to a historic Jewish community  Jewish Telegraphic Agency

First Quantum bets on Zambia with major copper investment - Mugglehead MagazineFirst Quantum bets on Zambia with major copper investment  Mugglehead Magazine

Zambia facing a democratic crossroads as it enters a fresh constitutional crisis - The ConversationZambia facing a democratic crossroads as it enters a fresh constitutional crisis  The Conversation

Ghana and Zambia have snubbed Africa’s leading development bank: why they should change course - The ConversationGhana and Zambia have snubbed Africa’s leading development bank: why they should change course  The Conversation

Zambian cyber-security law: US embassy issues alert - BBCZambian cyber-security law: US embassy issues alert  BBC

The bitcoin miners in rural Zambia - BBCThe bitcoin miners in rural Zambia  BBC

HIV and TB Overview: Zambia - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Zambia  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Israel Reestablishes Embassy In Zambia After 52 Years - i24NEWSIsrael Reestablishes Embassy In Zambia After 52 Years  i24NEWS

C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia: Discussions to focus on driving energy resilience and economic growth for commercial and industrial sectors - MarketScreenerC&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia: Discussions to focus on driving energy resilience and economic growth for commercial and industrial sectors  MarketScreener

Edgar Lungu funeral: Zambia's ex-president left instructions that Hichilema should stay away - BBCEdgar Lungu funeral: Zambia's ex-president left instructions that Hichilema should stay away  BBC

Zambia’s Road to Growth and Better Jobs - World BankZambia’s Road to Growth and Better Jobs  World Bank

Meet Indian billionaire who has mines in Zambia, South Africa, now plans to buy diamond giant, his net worth is Rs... - DNA IndiaMeet Indian billionaire who has mines in Zambia, South Africa, now plans to buy diamond giant, his net worth is Rs...  DNA India

Identifying and removing barriers to self-managed abortion in Zambia - World Health Organization (WHO)Identifying and removing barriers to self-managed abortion in Zambia  World Health Organization (WHO)

First Quantum commissions $1.25B Zambia copper expansion amid debt push - Canadian Mining JournalFirst Quantum commissions $1.25B Zambia copper expansion amid debt push  Canadian Mining Journal