By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
Illustrative image · freestocks.org · Pexels · Licence PexelsZambia and a Chinese company are to build a cholera vaccine plant, an investment of about 190 million euros. The project aims to reduce the country's dependence on imports and, eventually, to supply other countries on the continent, according to RFI.
Zambia’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.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Lusaka Times ·
The Onyaanya health centre in the Oshikoto region is to receive a N$60.8 million upgrade, with work scheduled to take 18 months. The project includes a new centre, a renovated mortuary and water facilities, according to the Central Procurement Board of Namibia.
🇳🇦 Namibia · Source: The Namibian ·
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana will have to fully fund its vaccine purchases by 2030, as support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, comes to an end. The country currently funds about 50% of its vaccines and plans to gradually increase domestic spending, according to Mahama.
🇬🇭 Ghana · Source: 3News ·
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.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Lusaka Times ·
Zambia accelerates transition to a 24-hour economyZambian Minister of Commerce and Exports Caroline Katotobwe says the 24-hour economy is already under way and must become fully operational. The government also aims to raise manufacturing's contribution to GDP from 9% to 30% in five years, News Diggers reports.
Heavy rain threatens eThekwini, South AfricaeThekwini municipality has mobilised its emergency teams after a Level 4 severe thunderstorm warning, with risks of flooding and infrastructure damage. The warning remains valid until 11.59pm on 8 November, according to the South African Weather Service and eThekwini municipality.The week in Africa
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