The Environmental Toll of Mining on Zambia’s Copperbelt- Part II

In last week’s Monday Opinion, we examined the environmental degradation resulting from mining activities on Zambia’s Copperbelt, specifically focusing on the February 18th contamination incident due to the failure of Sino Metals’ tailings dam. The …

“A PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS: CATHOLIC CHURCH AND NEW DAWN GOVERNMENT UNITE FOR ZAMBIA’S DEVELOPMENT”

“A PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS: CATHOLIC CHURCH AND NEW DAWN GOVERNMENT UNITE FOR ZAMBIA’S DEVELOPMENT” By Timmy The Catholic Church and the New Dawn Government, led by President Hakainde Hichilema, have reaffirmed their commitment to working together to …

Malawi, Zambia discuss railway system revamp

By Kingsley Jassi: Malawi and Zambia are discussing the issue of revamping railway services to increase haulage of cargo on the 1,150-kilometre railway infrastructure from Nacala to Chipata through Malawi. This is according to Principal Secretary for …

ZAMBIA PARTICIPATES IN TALKS TO CHART THE FUTURE OF DRC’s PEACE AND SECURITY

ZAMBIA PARTICIPATES IN TALKS TO CHART THE FUTURE OF DRC’s PEACE AND SECURITY ZAMBIA has joined forces with Southern African Development Community and East African Community states in Zimbabwe to continue charting a lasting solution to the security …

25-03-17_Derrick Silimina - Zambia - lobito corridor

The Lobito Corridor, a railway line, covers four provinces in Angola (Huambo, Benguela, Bié and Moxico), four provinces in the DRC (Katanga, Tanganyika, Lomami and Lualaba) and two provinces in Zambia (Copperbelt and North-Western). It is named after …

ZAMBIA will host the third Least Developed Countries Forum

ZAMBIA TO HOST LDC FORUM IN APRIL ZAMBIA will host the third Least Developed Countries Forum on Building Resilience, becoming the first African country to host the LDC Future Forum. This will be done in collaboration with the United Nations Office of the …

Zambia U-17 IN FIFA World Cup Final

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) President Andrew Kamanga has congratulated the Under-17 Women’s national team for qualifying to the third and final round of the Morocco 2025 FIFA Women’s World Cup. According to FAZ Communications Manager Sydney …

Chargé d’Affaires Wang Sheng Meets with Hon. Mose Moyo, Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia

Zambia’s Kafue River Devastated by Mining Acid Spill

Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia are deeply concerned about the long-term effects of an acid spill from a Chinese-owned mine that has contaminated the Kafue River, a key water source for millions of people. The contamination, which was first …

Zambia's river 'dies' overnight as dead fish wash up on banks; environmentalists blame Chinese mine

Zambia's Kafue river contaminated: An incident of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine has reportedly led to the contamination of the Kafue River, a major waterway in Zambia, potentially impacting millions of people. Authorities and environmentalists …