LUNDA CHIEFTAIN CALL FOR ZAMBIA GOVT. TO WORK ON CHITOKOLOKI ROAD

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Gambeta News

Chief Mpidi of the Lunda speaking in Zambezi has called on government to work on the Chitokoloki road as it is an important road in the district.

Speaking when North-Western Province Permanent Secretary Grandson Katambi went to check on him in Chitokoloko mission hospital where he is currently admitted, Chief …

KCM SHUT DOWN NCHANGA COPPER MINES FOR 21 DAYS IN ZAMBIA

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Gambeta News

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has shut down its Nchanga Copper Smelter in Chingola for 21 days following a molten metal leakage incident from one of the furnaces.

In a media statement, KCM Plc Provisional Liquidator Ms Celine Nair stated that no loss of life or injuries to employees was recorded …

ZAMBIA AND ANGOLA SIGN DEAL FOR ROAD CONNECTING PROJECTS

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Gambeta News

Zambia and Angola have signed six (6) memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting trade and investment in the two countries.

The two countries have signed an MoU on cooperation to facilitate the construction of the Zambia/Angola connection road via the Jimbe border between Zambia’s Ikelengi district in the northwestern …

ZIMBABWE AND ZAMBIA TO ESTABLISH AN AGRO-INDUSTRIAL PARK

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Gambeta News

The governments of Zimbabwe and Zambia are holding a validation workshop on the policy, legal and regulatory framework for the establishment of the agro-industrial park between the two countries.

The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding last year for the establishment of the agro-industrial park and today’s meeting is …

AZOP TO BUILD PIPELINE FOR OIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Gambeta News

The project to build a pipeline to transport oil derivatives from the Lobito refinery (Angola) to the Zambian capital, Lusaka, is still in the feasibility study phase, to approve this oil infrastructure.

The project known as the Angola/Zambia Oil Pipeline (AZOP) is also in a period of assessment of economic, …

ZAMBIA POOR ROAD NETWORK, WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Gambeta News

Zambia’s biggest hindrances to it’s development has been a poor road network especially in the rural areas where the majority of the poorest of Zambians live.

In the urban areas, Zambia can point to some roads and area having just one decent road and that road would be one that …

PRESIDENT EDGAR INSPECTS CONSTRUCTION WORKS OF THE WATER SUPPLY SANITATION INFRASTRUCTURE, ZAMBIA

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Gambeta News

Edgar Chagwa Lungu inspects construction works of the Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure under the Integrated Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Program in Mbala district, Northern Province.

The proposed program is part of the National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Program (NUWSSP) which Goverment Government of Republic of Zambia …

THE NEW KAZUNGULA BRIDGE WILL BOOST REGIONAL INTEGRATION

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Gambeta News

On Monday, 10 May 2021, the Kazungula Bridge Project was officially commissioned by the Presidents of Botswana and Zambia, who applauded the African Development Bank for its work on this transformative project.

The 923-meter bridge with two border facilities on either side, is not only a win for Botswana and …

SMART ZAMBIA SIGNS MOU FOR IMPROVING ICT INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Gambeta News

THE National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Executive director Royson Mukwena says improved Information Communication Technology (ICTs) infrastructure directly translates into Zambia enjoying some of the benefits of the globalised economy.

Speaking during the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between NIPA and Smart Zambia Institute (SZI), Professor Mukwena

BATOKA GORGE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER PROJECT

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by Gambeta News

THE Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Power (BGHES) whose construction is set to begin in 2022 will be a flagship project in southern Africa in terms of international best standards, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has said.

Zimbabwe and Zambia are working towards constructing two power stations on either side of the …

ZAMBIA MOVES CLOSER TO DEFAULT AS IT SKIPS INTEREST PAYMENT

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Gambeta News

(Bloomberg) — Zambia skipped an interest payment on its debt, moving closer to becoming the first African nation to default on dollar bonds since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Holders of Zambia’s $3 billion of Eurobonds will vote next week on the country’s request for a six-month interest-payment holiday. …

LAFARGE ZAMBIA VIBE TO SUPPORT TUBALANGE HOSPITAL

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Gambeta News

ZAMBIAN Breweries together with Lafarge Zambia have donated medical supplies worth K100,000 to Tubalange Mini-Hospital in Chilanga from funds raised from the Mosi Vibes At Home online party, which the two organisations partnered on.

The donation is part of the ties cemented between Zambia’s largest brewing company and the country’s …

TAZAMA SEEK FUND FOR PIPELINE UPGRADE

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Gambeta News

Tanzania Zambia Mafuta (Tazama) is seeking for funds to upgrade its pipeline diameter to 12 inches. The fund in question for the upgrade is proposed to be US$400million.

Speaking to media, Tazama’s Tanzania Regional Manager, Abraham Saunyama said “What we want is to make the whole pipeline from Dar to …

ZAMBIAN COPPER MINE BAGS USD 1 BILLION CANADIAN CONTRACT

Posted on January 9, 2020January 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Canada’s First Quantum budgets $1 billion for Zambian copper mine expansion.

Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals Ltd is weighing investment of around $1 billion to lift output at Africa’s biggest copper mine in Zambia, despite a feud with state miner Zambia Consolidate Copper Mines Investment Holding (ZCCM-IH) over project funding.…

ZAMBIA TO KICK START PROCESS FOR IMPORTING ELECTRICITY

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Zambia’s President Lungu informed his Minister of Energy to start process of importing electricity after ZECO announced rationing power.

President Edgar Lungu of Zambia has informed the Minister of energy to start the process of importing electricity. This directive follows after the country was hit with a major electricity problem.…

CONTRACTORS HALT ZAMBIA’s KAFUE GORGE HYDROELECTRIC DAM

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Gambeta News

Sinohydro halt construction of Kafue Gorge hydroelectric dam due to difficulties beyond its control.

Construction of Kafue Gorge hydroelectric dam was put on hold by China’s state-owned Sinohydro. The dam was put on hold due to “difficulties beyond its control” according to Sinohydro.

The construction which kick-off in 2015 has …

LUSAKA CITY COUNCIL TO PENALISE DEVELOPERS IN ZAMBIA

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Gambeta News

Lusaka City Council (LCC) to penalise developers in Zambia for having uncertified buildings.

Lusaka City Council (LCC) is making plans to penalise developers in Zambia. This is due to finding that developers are occupying an uncertified buildings in the state capital.

According to LCC, officers will start conducting physical checks …

ZIMBABWE AND ZAMBIA AGREE DEAL FOR HYDRO-ELECTRICITY PROJECT

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Batoka Gorge Hydro Electricity project deal agree by both nations.

The both nations has agree a deal worth US$4,5 billion for the project. The batoka Gorge Hydro Electricity project will help bring both nations together due to the deal.

Zimbabwe has also receive an interest from General Electric Africa to …

ZAMBIA TO START US$152,381 ROAD REHABILITATION

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Gambeta News

Zambia soon to begin a US$152,381 road rehabilitation.

Zambia is planning to embark on a US$152,381 peri-urban road rehabilitation project. This is coming just after the conclusion of a road survey by the Luanshya Municipal Council (LMC) engineering department.

The aim of the rehabilitation is to open up new areas …

ZAMBIA INCREASES FUEL PUMP PRICE TO STRENGTHEN ITS CURRENCY.

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Zambia fuel price increased due to the increasing international oil price to sustain and stabilize its currency

The increase in Zambia’s fuel price is as a result of the rising international oil prices and the deprieciation of its currency, kwacha.

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) detailed that the pump price …

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