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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...
Government to Rehire Some Health Workers Laid Off After USAID Withdrawal
Open Zambia
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Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa has announced that the government plans to rehire some of the health workers who lost their jobs following the withdrawal of USAID funding earlier this year. The move follows a decision by the US...
Kent Richards announces new #consultancy Wellness World Global after 11 years at #SixSenses #spa #wellness
Leisure Opportunities
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July 28, 2025
Wellness World Global will provide services internationally to facilities in the wellness industry Services will include pre-opening and daily operations leadership for spas, health clubs, residential developments, social clubs and hotels Richards...
Kent Richards announces the launch of Wellness World Global
Spa Business
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Wellness World Global will provide services internationally to facilities in the wellness industry Services will include pre-opening and daily operations leadership for spas, health clubs, residential developments, social clubs and hotels Richards...
We’ll recruit some laid-off USAID health workers – Govt
News Diggers
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July 29, 2025
SECRETARY to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says government will recruit some of the health workers who were laid off following the withdrawal of USAID funding. In January, the United States government ordered a 90-day pause on funding for...
Man Kills Wife in Zambia, Flees to Tanzania
Face of Malawi
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July 28, 2025
218 words • approx. 2 min read A 25-year-old woman, Jessica Nakamba, has been murdered by her husband, Ezekiel Lingiwe Peti, a 43-year-old Tanzanian national, in Chiyanga village, Nakonde in Zambia. The incident occurred on Saturday July 26, 2025,...
WHAT HAS ZAMBIA DONE WITH THE IMF’S $1.55 BILLION UNDER THE ECF?ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka makes a REFLECTION
Zambian Observer
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July 28, 2025
WHAT HAS ZAMBIA DONE WITH THE IMF’S $1.55 BILLION UNDER THE ECF? ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka makes a REFLECTION; 28th July, 2025 LUSAKA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a total of $1.55 billion to Zambia as part of a...
IMF gesture: Validation of Zambia’s reform path
Zambia Daily Mail
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July 28, 2025
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s statement that the approval of US$184 million by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a testament that Zambia remains on track to rebuilding a stronger and resilient economy carries significant weight. The...
US Embassy: More Senior Arrests Expected in Zambia Following ZAMMSA Audit
Open Zambia
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The US Embassy in Zambia has warned that further arrests of senior public officials are likely, following revelations of corruption and procurement irregularities in the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) forensic audit. In...
Ex-Health Minister calls for strategic Budgeting in Health Sector
Zambian Observer
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July 28, 2025
Ex-Health Minister calls for strategic Budgeting in Health Sector Former Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya has urged the Ministry of Health to shift focus from mere budget compliance to strategic health systems strengthening as it prepares for...
Southern Africa Leaders Unite To Advance Bold Health Agenda For Resilience And Equity
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) LILONGWE, Malawi, July 28, 2025/APO Group/ -- Ministers of Health and senior representatives from ten African Union (AU) Member States in Southern Africa issued a renewed call for collective action on health...
What Has Zambia Done With the IMF’s $1.55 Billion? A Reflection by Dr. Lubinda Haabazoka
Mwebantu
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July 28, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a total of $1.55 billion to Zambia as part of a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF). This funding has generated significant debate, particularly around its use and the impact on ordinary...
Costa Rica is one of the favorite destinations for foodies and wellness lovers
Q Costa Rica
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July 28, 2025
Q COSTA RICA — Costa Rica is positioned among a select list of tourist destinations highlighted in the Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) report: “Travel Trends: Purpose-Driven Journeys.” The study reveals that today’s consumers prioritize...
Mongu MP Hails President Hichilema’s “Steady Hand” in Guiding Zambia
Zambian Observer
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July 27, 2025
Mongu MP Hails President Hichilema’s “Steady Hand” in Guiding Zambia 26th July,2025 Oliver Mumbuna Amutike, Member of Parliament for Mongu Central Constituency, has strongly supported President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership, praising him for...
Betesankwe to Get a Clinic from GM Soccer Fiesta Proceeds
Sunday Standard
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July 27, 2025
From its inception, the annual Jwaneng Mine General Manager’s Soccer Fiesta’s main objective was to uplift the lives of people, more especially those living in areas surrounding Jwaneng. Now in its fourth edition, the Fiesta is no longer just a...
Experts urge Japan to bolster Africa partnership amid China, US moves
The Jakarta Post
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apan's role as a stable partner for Africa, a key region for its economic security, has grown increasingly important amid concerns over China's aid programs and the US recent inward-looking policies. The ninth Tokyo International Conference on...
The Woman Holding Chinese Mining Giants Accountable
Inside Climate News
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August 24, 2025
Xiaolu Chu via Getty Images China’s rapid, wealth-generating growth devastated its environment. Xinhua via Getty Images Through its Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing now exports this model to poor nations. Pedro Pardo/AFP via Getty Images China’s...
Police pick Maria Zaloumis, partner, 3 others in connection with Simfukwe’s murder
News Diggers
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August 25, 2025
POLICE in Kabwe have apprehended Maria Zaloumis, her Nigerian husband Nathaniel Barthram and three others in connection to the murder of Enock Simfukwe Kasengele. In a statement, Saturday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said a postmortem...
SA looks ahead to local govt elections - Ockham Weekly News Diary
Politicsweb
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August 24, 2025
Sunday, 24 August 2025 24/08/25 NEWS & ANALYSIS SA looks ahead to local govt elections - Ockham Weekly News Diary Ockham Communications | 24 August 2025 Electoral Commission to hold briefing on 2026 elections as ANC falls below 30% in polls Monday...