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GOVERNMENT INAUGURATES FIRST-EVER LEVY MWANAWASA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
Zambian Observer
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August 1, 2025
GOVERNMENT INAUGURATES FIRST-EVER LEVY MWANAWASA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY COUNCIL Lusaka, 31 July 2025 — The Government has officially inaugurated the first University Council for Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU), marking a significant milestone...
Centre for Reproductive Health and Education slams U.S. plan to destroy millions in contraceptives amid global need
Mwebantu
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August 1, 2025
THE Centre for Reproductive Health and Education (CRHE) has expressed concern over the United States State Department’s decision to destroy $9.7 million worth of USAID-funded contraceptives. The Trump administration is reportedly set to incinerate...
AUC, ECOWAS and ECA launch initiative to strengthen cross-border agricultural value chains between Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
Ghana Business News
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August 25, 2025
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in close collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission and partners, has launched a project to strengthen Member State capacity to develop Regional Agricultural Value Chains (RAVCs), applying the African Union...
UPND URGES RESPONSIBLE REPORTING AS WE PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF ZAMBIANS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS
Zambian Observer
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July 31, 2025
UNITED PARTY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (UPND) Press Statement Date: July 31, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPND URGES RESPONSIBLE REPORTING AS WE PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF ZAMBIANS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS The United Party for National Development (UPND)...
State gives CHAN stadiums clean bill of health on security
Star
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Members of the National Security Council inspecting Nyayo National Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, August 1, 2025. /MINA The government has expressed satisfaction with security preparations at Kenya’s main venues for the...
UniAbuja: Over £5 Million Foreign Grants Available for Research into Sickle Cell Disease
This Day
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July 31, 2025
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training (CESRTA) at the University of Abuja said there was over £5 million in grant available to strengthen the capacity of researchers to find sustainable solutions...
Duniya Healthcare Is Digitizing Drug Supply to Save Zambian Lives
Africa.com
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July 31, 2025
In Zambia, a tragic malaria death in a remote clinic sparked Mwansa Chalo to launch Duniya Healthcare, a startup using tech to revolutionize medicine delivery. Africa imports 90% of its drugs, leading to higher costs and fragile supply...
MARIA ZALOUMIS (40 YEARS OLD) AND NIGERIAN HUSBAND ( 34 YEARS OLD) PICKED UP BY POLICE FOR MURDER INVESTIGATIONS
Zambian Observer
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August 24, 2025
By CIC. MARIA ZALOUMIS (40 YEARS OLD) AND NIGERIAN HUSBAND ( 34 YEARS OLD) PICKED UP BY POLICE FOR MURDER INVESTIGATIONS August 23, 2025 – The Zambia Police Service wishes to provide an update regarding the murder case that occurred on August 17,...
WE WILL DEFEND OUR INTERESTS IN ZAMBIA – CHINA
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
WE WILL DEFEND OUR INTERESTS IN ZAMBIA – CHINA The Chinese Embassy in Zambia has issued a stern warning that it will defend China’s interests and reputation in the country following the release of a critical documentary by News Diggers. Reacting...
Trinity Rodman's health one storyline to watch as NWSL returns
USA Today
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The National Women's Soccer League is back. The second half of the 2025 NWSL season kicks off Friday with three matchups — Chicago Stars FC vs. Gotham FC (8 p.m. ET, Prime Video), Racing Louisville FC vs. Kansas City Current (8 p.m. ET, NWSL+) and...
CIDRZ Hosts DOD/DHAPP Delegation to Strengthen Health Collaboration.
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
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July 28, 2025
The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) recently hosted a delegation from the Department of Defence/Defence Force HIV/AIDS Prevention Project (DOD/DHAPP), a key component of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief...
SNP Government hand £3m to African countries to boost healthcare as NHS Scotland left in chaos
Scottish Daily Express
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July 30, 2025
The Scottish Government has announced plans to hand £3m to three African countries to improve access to healthcare - while Scotland's NHS descends into chaos. Despite international relations and development being reserved to Westminster, the SNP...
BINWELL MPUNDU TO END LOADSHEDDING PERMANENTLY 3 MONTHS AFTER BEING ELECTED 2026 PRESIDENT
Zambian Observer
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August 24, 2025
BINWELL MPUNDU TO END LOADSHEDDING PERMANENTLY 3 MONTHS AFTER BEING ELECTED 2026 PRESIDENT BINWELL MPUNDU, the ICHABAICE 2026 presidential candidate, has partnered with 12 nations and 12 multi-million companies to invest in Zambia’s electricity...
Africa goes local to boost pharma sector
Independent (Uganda)
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July 29, 2025
Africa is building a new vaccine future through strategic investments, skilled workforce development, and local manufacturing. From Kenya to Rwanda, deals for new facilities and skills development promise to reduce reliance on foreign pharma...
PAYING FOR AIR: HOW CORRUPTION IS SUFFOCATING ZAMBIA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Zambian Observer
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July 29, 2025
EDITOR’S CHOICE – PAYING FOR AIR: HOW CORRUPTION IS SUFFOCATING ZAMBIA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY By Dr Mwelwa Are we now a country that pays K75 million for nothing and calls it progress? How did a government that came to power on the promise of ending...
Rwanda launches airborne eye hospital training program
The Malaysian Star
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July 29, 2025
KIGALI, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Rwanda has launched a two-week medical treatment and training program aboard the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on a converted MD-10 aircraft, at Kigali International Airport...
‘Enough is enough’: Africa’s miners declare new era at Zambia Summit
MyJoyOnline
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July 29, 2025
The African Federation of Miners and Mineral Wealth (AFMMW) has resolved to establish its own investment company, aimed at transforming Africa's mineral wealth into tangible benefits. This groundbreaking decision, made at the Federation's second...
Zeto Selects Clinical Trial Sponsorship Recipients Advancing EEG in Critical Care, Stroke, and Concussion Research
Newswise
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July 29, 2025
Zeto Selects Clinical Trial Sponsorship Recipients Advancing EEG in Critical Care, Stroke, and Concussion Research Newswise — Santa Clara, CA - July 29, 2025 - Zeto, Inc., a fast-growing medical technology company revolutionizing EEG diagnostics...
Ethiopia, Zambia and Canada Explore Deeper Agricultural Cooperation
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 29, 2025 (ENA)— Zambia and Canada have expressed desires to pursue stronger agricultural ties with Ethiopia. On the sidelines of the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s Minister of Agriculture, Girma...
Haabazoka Reflects on IMF’s $1.55 Billion Support to Zambia: “It’s a Turning Point—If Managed Well”
Zambian Observer
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July 29, 2025
Haabazoka Reflects on IMF’s $1.55 Billion Support to Zambia: “It’s a Turning Point—If Managed Well” Former Economist and former Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) president Dr. Lubinda Haabazoka has called on the Zambian government to ensure...