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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 […]

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

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Government is determined to turn the face of the country around through hard work. The Head of State says that as the focus is hard work, Government is also determined to ensure that women and youth in vulnerable areas are priority as Government works towards the country’s developmental agenda. “As we

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Despite former President Donald Trump, who has a significant lead in national and early state polls, skipping the third Republican primary debate, the prospect of him securing victory over incumbent President Joe Biden is capturing the attention of investors worldwide. Five candidates took the stage: former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis,

The Zambia Chamber of Mines has responded to recent protests by truck drivers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over alleged risk allowances for the transportation of mineral loads. The chamber has issued a statement in response to viral social media misinformation, clarifying that no risk allowances are being paid to Southern Africa Development

Copperbelt based economist Manase Siwila believes declining production in the mining sector is contributing to the weakening of the local currency Kwacha. The Kwacha on Thursday morning breached the K23 barrier when trading between K23.00 and K22.57 against one dollar. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/10/mining-production-decline-contributes-to-weakening-kwacha-says-copperbelt-economist/

President Hakainde Hichilema has safely arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the first Saudi-African Summit scheduled for Friday. In a statement President Hichilema expressed gratitude for the invitation from His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and outlined the purpose of Zambia’s representation at the summit. In his message, President Hichilema underscored the

Tinted Cosmetics, the proudly Zambian makeup brand known for innovation and commitment to enhancing beauty, is proud to announce that it was the main makeup sponsor at the prestigious MTC Windhoek Fashion Week, which took place from November 1st to 4th, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s history. Tinted Cosmetics was the first

Zambian rapper and songwriter Tim Chisenga, professionally known as ‘Tim’ has finally dropped his highly anticipated debut album, “Sonder.” With 21 tracks featuring a diverse lineup of artists spanning both seasoned and emerging talents in the Zambian music scene, Tim has curated a sonic masterpiece that transcends generational boundaries. The album, named after the concept