Zambia

Chinese and Russian disinformation flourishes in some African countries – anti-US sentiment helps it take hold

By Dani Madrid-Morales, University of Sheffield; Herman Wasserman, Stellenbosch University, and Saifuddin Ahmed, Nanyang Technological University The spread of disinformation is one of the biggest risks to societies. Recent examples have been conspiracy narratives about COVID-19 vaccinations and false claims about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The trend is linked partly to competition among world powers, which is being played out in Africa too. Across the continent, multiple foreign […]

September 5, 2024 17

Africa

DR Congo and Zambia Begin Talks After Border Closure Disrupts Key Export Route

According to Reuters, the Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated discussions with Zambia following Zambia's decision to temporarily close their border. This move came after Congolese authorities banned imported soft drinks and beer, leading to protests by transporters in Kasumbalesa, a border town. The border closure has disrupted a crucial export route for Congo, which is a major copper producer.

August 12, 2024 9

Oshiwambo

Omauliko giipindi mondoolopa ya Eenhana oga tameke nena

Edhingoloko eti 14th lyomauliko giipindi ga Eenhana Trade and Bussiness Expo olya tameke nena,kohi yehuku:Reviving local economy through business resilience, innovation, and diver-si-fication.’ Moonkundathana no Nampa nena,omupopiliko gondoolopa Ottilie Shingenge okwati oyena aapindiki 192,moka yaali yaza ko Zambia noko Zimbabwe. Shingenge okwati omauliko gonuumvo oga dhenga mbanda,muna omathigathano ngaashi goku teleka. Ta holola wo kutya ominista mombelewa yomupresitend Christine Hoebes otaka egulula omauliko giipindi metitano. Omauliko otaga hulu molyomakaya.

July 29, 2024 20

Africa

Eenhana Expo kicks off

The 14th edition of the Eenhana Trade and Business Expo started on Monday and is being held under the theme ‘Reviving local economy through business resilience, innovation, and diversification.’ In an interview with Nampa on Monday, town council spokesperson, Ottilie Shingenge said they have a total of 192 exhibitors, two of which are international exhibitors from Zambia and Zimbabwe. According to Shingenge, this year’s expo is bigger […]

July 29, 2024 22

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Oshiwambo

Omunambelewa omukulunhu wehangano lo IBA mo Zambia elituwa axulifa.

Opolifi ya Zambia oili yahovela nomakonaakono moshiningwanima shekwatepo mbabjona nedipao la ningilwa omunambelewa omukulunhu ahangwa opo aulikwa mehangano loku tonatela omatumomawi momepo moshilongo osho. Olutu lo munambelewa omukulunhu Guntila Muleya, ole lituwilwe momudingonoko tauhangwa pondje yoshilando pangelo Lusaka metitatu, lahangwa latya eehoma doshikuti shondjebo. Efyo laye ola hokololwa lahalwifa oshiwana moshilongo, eshi ina kushiivika kutya ola etififwa koshike naunene eshi oiningwanima yomaludi oo iha di dilikwamo moshilongo shoumbuwanhu wa Africa. […]

July 26, 2024 19 1

Oshiwambo

Elongo lyoshali mo Zambia olyeetitha aalongwa oyendji yiishangithe mooskola.

Ashike,ompumbwe yomakwatathano,osha hala kutya ongushu yelongo onkee yili pevi. O Africa News oya lopota kutya epangelo lya Zambia olyeetapo elongo lyoshali mo 2021. Nonuumvo,aalongwa ya gwedhwapo yeli oomiilion 2 oyeli mooskola ,moshilongo ashihe. Oshiketha shaanona miigwana ya hangana o UNICEF oshati oonguluskola dhuudha,ompumbwe yaalongiskola,nompumbwe yiitaafula niipundi nenge omambo,osha hala kutya aalongwa itayaadha iishonekwa ya simana yelongo ya tulwapo kepangelo.

July 17, 2024 36

Africa

How Zambia’s modern literary movements are nurturing talent

By Oliver Ochieng, bird story agency Zambia has a rich literary history, cultivated in the past by groups like the New Writers Group and the Mphala Creative Society. These organisations have nurtured world-renowned authors such as Binwell Sinyangwe and Ellen Banda-Aaku, among others. However, a new wave of modern literary groups is emerging, promising to develop and elevate talent while continuing Zambia's rich literary […]

July 4, 2024 8

Africa

Zambia gets funds from IMF as drought takes toll

The International Monetary Fund has agreed to immediately disburse $569.6 million to Zambia, boosting the country’s foreign exchange reserves as it deals with its worst drought in almost 60 years. Bloomberg reports that the money includes an augmentation of $385.7 million. The funds will assist Zambia’s drought relief measures.

June 27, 2024 17

South Africa

South African firm to supply container wagons for Lobito railway

By Oliver Ochieng, bird story agency South Africa's Galison Manufacturing has secured a concession to supply modern container wagons to the Lobito railway, furthering localisation in the modernisation drive for the 1300km rail corridor between Zambia and the Atlantic Ocean. Announcing the award, Galison said it would provide 275 new container wagons to the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) consortium. “The new wagons are […]

June 27, 2024 24