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Flashback: ZOL Interviews the Head of EU Election Monitoring Team Who Believed Mazoka Won the 2001 Elections

ONLINE INTERVIEW BETWEEN CHANDA CHISALA (ZAMBIA ONLINE) AND MICHAEL MEADOWCROFT (DELEGATION LEADER OF EUROPEAN UNION ELECTION MONITORING UNIT). (17th February 2002) Interview published on the EC Delegation Election Monitoring Website. Question 1. Can you tell us how long you’ve been working in the European Union, and how much experience you personally have in election monitoring? […]

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President Hakainde Hichilema calls for enhanced economic ties

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on Saudi Arabia and other global partners to look at Zambia as a key investment destination considering the enabling business environment. Speaking at the First Saudi-African summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President highlighted Zambia’s rich endowment with both natural and human resources that need global partnerships. “As we joined fellow

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HH walking the talk – Government Introduces Access to Information Bill 2023 in National Assembly

The introduction of the Access to Information (ATI) Bill in the National Assembly has been hailed as a pivotal step towards bolstering transparency within the nation, reflecting President Hakainde Hichilema’s commitment to accountability and openness. Information and Media Minister, Cornelius Mweetwa, underscored the significance of President Hichilema’s dedication to enacting the ATI law. Mweetwa noted

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Newly recruited teacher in Lundazi commits suicide over alleged betting debt, police say

A 32-YEAR-OLD teacher of Lundazi, Eastern province Levy Bili has tragically ended his own life, succumbing to the weight of alleged debts he owed to numerous creditors. The cause of his financial distress is allegedly linked to his involvement in betting activities. And Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer, Limpo Liywali confirmed in a statement that

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Sustainable mining initiative launched with Swedish-Zambian forum

THE Embassy of Sweden in Zambia is introducing a pioneering initiative targeting Zambia’s mining sector. The initiative commences with a Swedish-Zambian forum on sustainable mining, set to convene experts, companies, and government representatives from both nations next week. Held in Kitwe on November 9, 2023, the forum is a collaborative effort with Business Sweden, supported

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European Commissioner for climate action, Wopke Hoekstra, advocates global cooperation during the Zambia visit in preparation for COP28

IN READINESS for the upcoming COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, UAE, the European Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra has engaged leaders to discuss critical climate challenges and collaborative objectives. During the recent visit, Commissioner Hoekstra met with President Hakainde Hichilema and Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu. Mr Hoekstra emphasised

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