Zambia

Zambian Miners Rescued After Nationwide Power Outage

Reuters reports that miners at two Zambian copper mines were successfully rescued after being trapped underground during a nationwide power outage, the energy ministry confirmed on Monday. The blackout, caused by a power system disturbance, also impacted Zimbabwe, according to Zambia's state utility, Zesco. Both countries are grappling with extended electricity rationing as a severe regional drought continues to disrupt hydropower generation, marking one of the worst droughts in decades.

26 November, 2024

Africa

Zambia calls for regional action to address energy shortage

Speaking at the 30th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Southern Africa, held in Livingston, Zambia this week, the country’s Energy Secretary, Peter Mumba, called for urgent action to resolve the energy deficit facing the region. With nearly half of Southern Africa’s population lacking access to electricity, Mumba stressed the importance of regional collaboration to tackle the energy crisis and climate change, while addressing the […]

21 November, 2024

Namibia

Police Seize Illegal Drugs And Arrest 191 Suspects in October

The Namibian Police Force has successfully seized various illegal drugs and arrested 191 individuals during their ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes in October 2024. The confiscated drugs include over 265 kilograms of cannabis, 1,419 Mandrax tablets, 186 units of crack cocaine, 10.37 grams of cocaine powder, and 7 capsules of MOMA. The arrested suspects, which include Namibian nationals as well as individuals from Angola, Burundi, Congo, Cuba, Zambia, Zimbabwe, […]

12 November, 2024

Africa

Zambia’s Hichilema fires judges over alleged misconduct

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has fired three top judges he had previously suspended for alleged judicial misconduct, pushing further accusations of political interference in the judiciary. According to the BBC, these judges were involved in a 2016 presidential petition where they dismissed Hichilema's challenge to former President Edgar Lungu's election victory. They also participated in a contentious ruling that allowed Lungu to run in the 2021 elections, despite his having […]

22 October, 2024

Oshiwambo

10 vaxulifila melambo lomina mo Zambia

Ovanambelewa vokuyandja eameno mo Zambia oveli metifa oku fudulamo oonakuningwa oihakanwa ovo vawililwapo kedu melambo lomina mo shitopolwa sha Mumbwa noku twaalelifa eemwenyo dovanhu 10 omanga 5 vafiwa vaehamekwa Opolifi yoshilongo osho momukada oo yapitifila oikundaneki oya lopota kutya omuvalu uheshiivike wovanhu owa hangwa welipyakidila melambo lomina pefimbo edu levawililapo melambo omo vahangwa onghela ongula. Opolifi oyati ovanambelewa onghee vali metifa okuyandja ekwafo kooluxupe ovo vawilipo kengumauko lomadu. Omunapolitika moshilongo […]

8 October, 2024

Africa

Pan-African Youth Organization marks two decades

Pan-African Youth Organization Marks Two Decades of Empowering Young Africans to Break the Cycle of Poverty and Drive Sustainable Change Image distributed by African Media Agency on behalf of gold-youth. RWANDA, Africa, 2 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- From classrooms to communities, gold-youth has been unlocking the potential of Africa’s young leaders for two decades. Now, it is set to expand its impact and reshape the future of an entire continent. gold-youth […]

2 October, 2024

Namibia

Training for Health Lecturers on Maternal Mental Health in Windhoek

Local and international health lecturers are undergoing training in Windhoek focused on Maternal Mental Health Education and Care in Sub-Saharan Africa. One Africa reports that participants include educators from universities in Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Finland. The training addresses the pressing need for an additional 239,000 healthcare professionals to effectively manage mental health disorders in the region.

2 October, 2024

Africa

Zambia’s President suspends three Constitutional Court Judges

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema suspended three Constitutional Court judges immediately, his office announced Monday, without providing the reasons. According to the Zambian Observer, the decision follows recommendations from a report submitted by the Judicial Complaints Commission. The three judges were appointed by Hichilema’s predecessor Edgar Lungu in 2016.

24 September, 2024

Oshiwambo

Namibia na Zambia ya pingakanitha ooonkwata,dhi ka longele omageelo ga hupako kiilongo yawo

oominister dhiikwameni yoshilongo mo Zambia nomo Namibia odha pingakanitha aayoni mboka ya geelwa ,noyaadha iipumbiwa, oku ka longela omageelo gawo ngoka ga thigalako kiilongo yawo. Aakwashigwana 14 aa Zambia oya shunithwa koshilongo shawo koongamba dha Katima Mulilo,omanga aa Namibia ya 5 ya gandjwa komalelo ga Namibia. Shika oshikando oshitiyali aayoni ya geelwa taya pingakanithwa pokati ka Namibia na Zambia,sha landula aayoni ya geelwa yeli 15 okuza ko Zambia omumvo gwa […]

20 September, 2024