By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lusaka Times
Thabo Kawana, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Information and Media, is urging Zambians to reject politicians seeking to revive the policies of previous administrations. At a press briefing in Lusaka, he warned that such a return could undo recent progress and revive past difficulties.
Zambia has made technological progress in the mining sector, with increased investment and improved management at local companies, Acting Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Gilbert Siame said. He was speaking at the opening of the third Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka in Lusaka.
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has launched the second phase of the expansion of United Capital Fertiliser’s urea plant in Lusaka, a project valued at $1.6 billion. He warned that public officials responsible for delays to projects and tenders would be held accountable, Mwebantu reports.
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Zambia’s UPND party is calling for an investigation into the alleged attack on Davies Mwila, former secretary-general of the Patriotic Front, at the Supreme Court. The ruling party urged police to identify those responsible without political interference and rejected unsubstantiated accusations against its supporters, reports Zimeye.
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Kelvin Mambwe, permanent secretary for technical services at Zambia’s Ministry of Education, is urging learners to innovate in food production to strengthen food security. He believes young people can devise solutions to increase agricultural productivity and promote sustainable food systems in Zambia.
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Zambia: 17 hospitalised over suspected poisoned waterSeventeen people, including a 10-month-old baby, have been hospitalised after consuming water from a well suspected of being contaminated in Chasefu, Zambia. Patients are suffering in particular from abdominal pain and diarrhoea, while toxicologists are analysing water and human samples to identify the substance, doctor Chota Phiri said.
UNITA flags flaws in Angola’s electoral registrationUNITA has reported problems with electoral registration and the issuing of identity cards to Angolan Justice Minister Marcy Lopes ahead of the 2027 election. The opposition party cited uncovered areas, unidentified mobile teams and possible unequal treatment of voters, according to its vice-president Álvaro Chikwamanga Daniel.The week in Africa
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