By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lusaka Times
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the Lobito corridor, which he describes as a strategic investment to develop trade and industry in the three countries involved. The project is expected to support Zambia’s economic transformation, according to remarks by Hichilema reported by the Lusaka Times.
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The Lobito Corridor is being promoted to the World Bank and is attracting investment projects from Angola, Namibia and Japan.
24 OctLobito Corridor could double DR Congo freight exports by December
21 OctAngola and Japan explore investment in the Lobito Corridor
21 OctAngola invites Namibia to take stake in Lobito refineryTrade and investment between Zambia and Switzerland have exceeded US$20 billion, according to Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. He called for bilateral relations to be deepened through a comprehensive economic partnership aimed at facilitating cooperation between investors and supporting the Grow Zambia programme, reports Lusaka Times.
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is due to travel to Harare to attend the 25th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit, scheduled for 22 October 2026. Zambia’s foreign ministry presents his participation as a way to advance regional integration and the country’s economic interests, Zambian Observer reports.
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has banned local authorities from allocating unplanned land, which he said encourages the spread of shanty towns. He issued the directive in Lusaka during the swearing-in of the new Housing Minister, Christopher Kalila, according to Lusaka Times.
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema participated remotely in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) extraordinary summit, focused on strengthening its institutions and regional stability. Heads of state chose Lesotho to lead the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation, according to Lusaka Times.
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Zambia launches $213 million vaccine plant projectZambia’s state-owned Industrial Development Corporation and Chinese company Jijia International Medical Technology have signed an agreement to create ZAMVAX Limited, a vaccine plant valued at $213 million. The project aims to strengthen local production and health security in Zambia, according to information presented at the signing in Lusaka.
US confirms South Africa’s removal from AGOA in 2027The United States has confirmed its intention to exclude South Africa from the AGOA trade programme, a measure due to take effect in January 2027. US Ambassador Jamieson Greer attributes the decision to South African policies, while Pretoria disputes Washington’s concerns.The week in Africa
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