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 backs Zambia’s nuclear security efforts - Nuclear Engineering InternationalIAEA backs Zambia’s nuclear security efforts  Nuclear Engineering International

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

ZESCO signs PPA for 163MW hydropower plant in Zambia’s Northern Province - International Water PowerZESCO signs PPA for 163MW hydropower plant in Zambia’s Northern Province  International Water Power

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

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BB Energy starts up 25-MWp solar farm in Zambia, eyes 500 MWp regionally - Renewables NowBB Energy starts up 25-MWp solar farm in Zambia, eyes 500 MWp regionally  Renewables Now

Zambia - Sports, Recreation, Culture - BritannicaZambia - Sports, Recreation, Culture  Britannica

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

Zambia dismisses job loss concerns over TAZARA revitalization - XinhuaZambia dismisses job loss concerns over TAZARA revitalization  Xinhua

Deciphering ancient artifacts with a lost language used by women in Zambia - The World from PRXDeciphering ancient artifacts with a lost language used by women in Zambia  The World from PRX

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

CAF Women’s AFCON 2024 in 2025: Full schedule, all results, scores, and standings - Olympics.comCAF Women’s AFCON 2024 in 2025: Full schedule, all results, scores, and standings  Olympics.com

SMART Zambia and MTN Join Forces to Enhance Connectivity and Digital Services - TechAfrica NewsSMART Zambia and MTN Join Forces to Enhance Connectivity and Digital Services  TechAfrica News

Rwandans in Zambia, India celebrate Umuganura| The New Times - The New TimesRwandans in Zambia, India celebrate Umuganura| The New Times  The New Times

Zambia's cyber laws: Safety or surveillance? - DWZambia's cyber laws: Safety or surveillance?  DW

A success story at Zambia’s leopard hotspot: Interview with ecologist Chisomo M’hango - MongabayA success story at Zambia’s leopard hotspot: Interview with ecologist Chisomo M’hango  Mongabay

Timor-Leste and Zambia become latest members of ICC - SportstarTimor-Leste and Zambia become latest members of ICC  Sportstar

GSI team to visit Zambia to map and explore copper blocks this week - Business StandardGSI team to visit Zambia to map and explore copper blocks this week  Business Standard

Zambia wants to extend IMF loan programme by 12 months - ReutersZambia wants to extend IMF loan programme by 12 months  Reuters

Indian National Caught Smuggling Rs 17,00,00,000 Cash, Gold At Zambia Airport - NDTVIndian National Caught Smuggling Rs 17,00,00,000 Cash, Gold At Zambia Airport  NDTV

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

New chair for OYDC Zambia appointed - InsideTheGamesNew chair for OYDC Zambia appointed  InsideTheGames

2024 CHAN: Zambia Gear Up for CHAN Mission - Africa Top Sports2024 CHAN: Zambia Gear Up for CHAN Mission  Africa Top Sports

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

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

Now, Discover Zambia’s Tourism Future at the Lusaka Agricultural Show with ZTA’s Exhibit - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Discover Zambia’s Tourism Future at the Lusaka Agricultural Show with ZTA’s Exhibit  Travel And Tour World

Vedanta ropes in Worley for $1 billion copper-cobalt blitz in Zambia - The Hindu BusinessLineVedanta ropes in Worley for $1 billion copper-cobalt blitz in Zambia  The Hindu BusinessLine

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

Airtel Zambia and PICZ partner to launch mobile insurance services - TelecompaperAirtel Zambia and PICZ partner to launch mobile insurance services  Telecompaper

Zambia to receive US$200 million grant from the World Bank for energy expansion - African Mining MarketZambia to receive US$200 million grant from the World Bank for energy expansion  African Mining Market

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

Zambia: Technical Assistance Report-Strengthening Cash Forecasting - International Monetary FundZambia: Technical Assistance Report-Strengthening Cash Forecasting  International Monetary Fund

India secures permission for copper and cobalt exploration in Zambia, expands global mineral ventures - The Hindu BusinessLineIndia secures permission for copper and cobalt exploration in Zambia, expands global mineral ventures  The Hindu BusinessLine

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

Morocco and Zambia win to reach Wafcon quarter-finals - BBCMorocco and Zambia win to reach Wafcon quarter-finals  BBC

From cattle to crayfish, human pressures mount on Zambia’s Kafue River - MongabayFrom cattle to crayfish, human pressures mount on Zambia’s Kafue River  Mongabay

Airtel Money and PICZ Partner to Drive Inclusive Digital Insurance in Zambia - TechAfrica NewsAirtel Money and PICZ Partner to Drive Inclusive Digital Insurance in Zambia  TechAfrica News

BII, NAPSA and Swedfund launch Growth Investment Partners Zambia with a US$ 70 million anchor commitment to transform SME financing in Zambia - British International InvestmentBII, NAPSA and Swedfund launch Growth Investment Partners Zambia with a US$ 70 million anchor commitment to transform SME financing in Zambia  British International Investment

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

Wafcon 2024: Nigeria thrash Zambia 5-0 to reach semi-finals - BBCWafcon 2024: Nigeria thrash Zambia 5-0 to reach semi-finals  BBC

Copper Exports Soar to $7.6billion but Government Gets $300million in tax income ZAMBIA’S copper exports soared to US$7.6 billion in 2024, reaffirming the country’s status as Africa’s second largest copper exporter after the Democratic Republic of Congo. Y - FacebookCopper Exports Soar to $7.6billion but Government Gets $300million in tax income ZAMBIA’S copper exports soared to US$7.6 billion in 2024, reaffirming the country’s status as Africa’s second largest copper exporter after the Democratic Republic of Congo. Y  Facebook

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

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, Mozambique Seek to Replicate Ethiopia’s Agricultural Breakthrough - ENA EnglishZambia, Mozambique Seek to Replicate Ethiopia’s Agricultural Breakthrough  ENA English

In Zambia, Duniya takes medicines to the most remote corners - TechCabalIn Zambia, Duniya takes medicines to the most remote corners  TechCabal

Zambia Exceeds Mid-Year Tourism Target with 1.2 Million International Arrivals - Atta TravelZambia Exceeds Mid-Year Tourism Target with 1.2 Million International Arrivals  Atta Travel

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)

WAFCON 2024: Can Barbra Banda lead Zambia to their first-ever continental title after her long-awaited debut? - Olympics.comWAFCON 2024: Can Barbra Banda lead Zambia to their first-ever continental title after her long-awaited debut?  Olympics.com

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

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

Smart Zambia boosts citizen trust and service speed with Dynamics 365 Customer Service - MicrosoftSmart Zambia boosts citizen trust and service speed with Dynamics 365 Customer Service  Microsoft

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

2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final guide: match previews, schedule and how to stream live football - Olympics.com2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final guide: match previews, schedule and how to stream live football  Olympics.com

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

Solar power in Zambia: ‘If it works for my neighbour, I’ll try it too’ - The ConversationSolar power in Zambia: ‘If it works for my neighbour, I’ll try it too’  The Conversation

Duniya Healthcare Is Digitizing Drug Supply to Save Zambian Lives - Africa.comDuniya Healthcare Is Digitizing Drug Supply to Save Zambian Lives  Africa.com

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

Wildlife & tourists on the up in Zambia’s Kafue Park: Q&A with manager Craig Reid - MongabayWildlife & tourists on the up in Zambia’s Kafue Park: Q&A with manager Craig Reid  Mongabay

TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Zambia team profile - cafonline.comTotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Zambia team profile  cafonline.com

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

Morocco 'showed fight' to claim draw in Wafcon opener - BBCMorocco 'showed fight' to claim draw in Wafcon opener  BBC

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

The “Pink Girls” of Zambia: Breaking Down HIV Silence and Stigma - The Global FundThe “Pink Girls” of Zambia: Breaking Down HIV Silence and Stigma  The Global Fund

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)

Barbra Banda on Zambia’s progress at Wafcon: ‘We have a really good feeling’ - theguardian.comBarbra Banda on Zambia’s progress at Wafcon: ‘We have a really good feeling’  theguardian.com

High soybean prices in Zambia and Malawi may make chicken costly too: lack of competition is to blame - The ConversationHigh soybean prices in Zambia and Malawi may make chicken costly too: lack of competition is to blame  The Conversation

Western Union, Zoona, and Chipper Cash launch Global Money Transfers in Zambia - Tech LabariWestern Union, Zoona, and Chipper Cash launch Global Money Transfers in Zambia  Tech Labari

The 18 February 2025 Tailings Storage Facility failure at Chambishi in Zambia - eos.orgThe 18 February 2025 Tailings Storage Facility failure at Chambishi in Zambia  eos.org

Zambia Gets First Third-Party Maintenance Provider - Aviation Week NetworkZambia Gets First Third-Party Maintenance Provider  Aviation Week Network

Zambia commits to irreversible abolition of the death penalty for all crimes - World Coalition Against the Death PenaltyZambia commits to irreversible abolition of the death penalty for all crimes  World Coalition Against the Death Penalty

Two tourists from UK and New Zealand killed by elephant, Zambian police say - theguardian.comTwo tourists from UK and New Zealand killed by elephant, Zambian police say  theguardian.com

Wafcon 2024: Chebbak and Banda score as Morocco and Zambia draw opening match 2-2 - BBCWafcon 2024: Chebbak and Banda score as Morocco and Zambia draw opening match 2-2  BBC

Zambia vs Senegal highlights: Barbra Banda, Kundananji and Ndiaye score five goals for Wafcon 2025 game - BBCZambia vs Senegal highlights: Barbra Banda, Kundananji and Ndiaye score five goals for Wafcon 2025 game  BBC

Edgar Lungu funeral row: South African court halts burial of Zambia's ex-president - BBCEdgar Lungu funeral row: South African court halts burial of Zambia's ex-president  BBC

Edgar Lungu: Zambian ex-president's family settle funeral row with government - BBCEdgar Lungu: Zambian ex-president's family settle funeral row with government  BBC

Nigeria vs Zambia highlights: Super Falcons win 5-0 for Wafcon quarter-finals match - BBCNigeria vs Zambia highlights: Super Falcons win 5-0 for Wafcon quarter-finals match  BBC

New Frontiers: Zambia embraces digital transformation - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupNew Frontiers: Zambia embraces digital transformation  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Zambia Tourism Focuses on India as Key Market with New Attractions and Trade Outreach - Travel And Tour WorldZambia Tourism Focuses on India as Key Market with New Attractions and Trade Outreach  Travel And Tour World

Seeds of hope: Zambia’s fight against drought - OCHASeeds of hope: Zambia’s fight against drought  OCHA

Elephant kills two tourists from the UK and New Zealand in Zambian national park - CNNElephant kills two tourists from the UK and New Zealand in Zambian national park  CNN

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

The Zambian Debt Default: A Structuralist Perspective - Georgetown Journal of International AffairsThe Zambian Debt Default: A Structuralist Perspective  Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

Kenya, Zambia most affected by corporate mergers in Comesa - ZAWYAKenya, Zambia most affected by corporate mergers in Comesa  ZAWYA

“Catastrophic” acid spills at copper mines test Zambia’s plans to boost production - Climate Home News“Catastrophic” acid spills at copper mines test Zambia’s plans to boost production  Climate Home News

Bond Traders May Have Found the Next Greece in Zambia - Bloomberg.comBond Traders May Have Found the Next Greece in Zambia  Bloomberg.com

Zambia: A Case Study of Sovereign Debt Restructuring under the G20 Common Framework - Center for Global DevelopmentZambia: A Case Study of Sovereign Debt Restructuring under the G20 Common Framework  Center for Global Development

Debating Trump 2.0 and Implications for Africa - Reality Check for Zambia: Resilience in the Face of US Aid Cuts? - Stiftung Wissenschaft und PolitikDebating Trump 2.0 and Implications for Africa - Reality Check for Zambia: Resilience in the Face of US Aid Cuts?  Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik

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

Zambia launches 100 megawatt solar plant supplying First Quantum Minerals - ReutersZambia launches 100 megawatt solar plant supplying First Quantum Minerals  Reuters

Edgar Lungu funeral: Zambia's presidential feud that even death couldn't end - BBCEdgar Lungu funeral: Zambia's presidential feud that even death couldn't end  BBC

Environmental disaster unfolds in Zambia - BirdLife InternationalEnvironmental disaster unfolds in Zambia  BirdLife International

Zambians protest in Lusaka over spate of child rape reports - BBCZambians protest in Lusaka over spate of child rape reports  BBC

Zambia sees economic growth picking up to 6.4% next year - ReutersZambia sees economic growth picking up to 6.4% next year  Reuters

Zambia’s Kariba Dam crisis is one of inequality - Al JazeeraZambia’s Kariba Dam crisis is one of inequality  Al Jazeera