Information Highway to Revolutionize Data Management and Dissemination in the Continent
The African Development Bank (AfDB)) has launched an ambitious program to significantly improve data management and dissemination in Africa. The ultimate goal of the...
TAZARA needs over KR 650 million to recapitalise
Over $130 million (about KR 650 million) is required to recapitalise the Tanzania-Zambia Raliway Authority (TAZARA) into a self sustainable railway line.
At a TAZARA...
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) fires 11 senior managers
ABOUT 11 senior managers at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Chingola have been dropped, highly-placed sources have disclosed.
The sources said KCM fired the managers...
Mopani to Complete Smelter Upgrades In Dec
Zambia's third largest copper and cobalt producer said Friday it will complete upgrades at its Mufulira Copper Smelter in December 2013, 18 months ahead...
Cattle disease outbreaks affecting Zambia’s Beef export
THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says Zambia’s beef production has been plagued by disease outbreaks affecting its productivity and exports.
And Western Province Permanent...
Zesco optic fibre network to cost $93m
ZESCO Limited will spend US$93.2 million to complete the installation of the optic fibre network that will cover about 6,500 kilometres by the end...
Zambeef expansion drive continues
Zambeef has acquired a 46,000 square meters farm are
Safety Gaps Threaten Copper Miners
Workers in the copper mining sector in Zambia remain vulnerable to abuse, Human Rights Watch said today. New Human Rights Watch research found that the...
Zimbabwe starts paying Zambia debt to enable hydropower project
Zimbabwe's state utility ZESA said it had started paying a $70 million debt to Zambia, a necessary step before the two nations can embark...