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Zambia says US health funding talks stalled over minerals, data terms

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:10:08 +0200

Zambia says US health funding talks stalled over minerals, data terms

Zambia's government has said that talks on a US health funding deal stalled due to contentious terms linked to proposed critical minerals deals and data sharing concerns.

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U.S. criticizes Zambia over delayed $1bn health aid deal

Sat, 02 May 2026 21:55:09 +0200

U.S. criticizes Zambia over delayed $1bn health aid deal

The United States has sharply criticized Zambia after a deadline passed without the signing of a major new health aid agreement worth more than one billion dollars.

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Remains of ex-Zambian president Lungu to be kept at 'mutually agreed mortuary'

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:50:10 +0200

Remains of ex-Zambian president Lungu to be kept at 'mutually agreed mortuary'

Edgar Lungu's body will stay in a 'mutually agreed mortuary' in South Africa until the dispute between his family and the Zambian government is resolved.

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Zambian government takes possession of ex-president Lungu's remains

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:10:10 +0200

Zambian government takes possession of ex-president Lungu's remains

Lusaka has been in a months-long dispute with Lungu's family over where the former president should be buried. Lungu died in South Africa last year.

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South Africa court halts return of ex-Zambian president's remains, again

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:10:10 +0200

South Africa court halts return of ex-Zambian president's remains, again

A South African court has blocked the repatriation of the remains of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, halting fresh plans for a state funeral and deepening a dispute that has dragged on for nearly 10 months.

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Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:50:08 +0200

Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency

As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.

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IMF expects talks with Zambia on new financial package to start in April

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:20:09 +0200

IMF expects talks with Zambia on new financial package to start in April

Lusaka's most recent program with the IMF, a $1.7 billion facility agreed in 2022, ended in January

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Zambia rejects U.S. health aid over mining partnership ties

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:50:05 +0200

Zambia rejects U.S. health aid over mining partnership ties

Zambia has halted a proposed $1 billion US health funding agreement over clauses tying aid to mining partnerships, joining Zimbabwe and Kenya in pushing back against what African nations view as sovereignty-compromising conditions.

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Family rejects poisoning claims in Edgar Lungu case

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:15:08 +0200

Family rejects poisoning claims in Edgar Lungu case

The relatives of former Edgar Lungu have dismissed allegations that he was poisoned, as South African authorities pursue inquiries that have further delayed his burial months after his death.

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Zambia closes borders to South African livestock amid FMD outbreak

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0200

Zambia closes borders to South African livestock amid FMD outbreak

Zambia has slammed its border shut to all South African livestock and related products in an urgent biosecurity move, as a devastating foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak spreads across South Africa, prompting Pretoria to declare a national disaster.

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Zambia awaits Edgar Lungu’s funeral as burial dispute drags on

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:56:45 +0200

Zambia awaits Edgar Lungu’s funeral as burial dispute drags on

Eight months after the death of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, on 5 June 2025 in South Africa, the question of where he will be buried remains unresolved, despite clear court rulings and growing public interest.

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Chinese premier in landmark visit to Zambia focusing on access to critical minerals

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:35:09 +0200

Chinese premier in landmark visit to Zambia focusing on access to critical minerals

The two countries are due to sign documents to start the upgrade of the Tazara railway line linking Zambia's mines to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam.

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Zambia's eco-friendly beekeeping helps combat deforestation

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:50:07 +0200

Zambia's eco-friendly beekeeping helps combat deforestation

Several NGOs and businesses have introduced wooden box beehives to increase honey production in an environmentally-friendly way.

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How did Zambia get its name?

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:50:03 +0200

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700 dead from Zambia cholera outbreak as cases surge

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:31:24 +0200

The country has recorded nearly 20,000 infections since the outbreak started in October 2023

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Zambia: Govt steps up anti-cholera campaign as deaths near 100

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:28:52 +0200

Five deaths and 111 new cases of contamination were recorded in 24 hours, due in particular to heavy rainfall, which accelerates the transmission of the bacterial disease through infected water and food, said Sylvia Masebo. This is the highest daily total in 2023.

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Zambia: Ex-President Edgar Lungu wants seat back

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:22:57 +0200

Lungu has since launched a bid to lead the Patriotic Front, the party which held power from 2011 until Lungu's loss to Hakainde Hichilema in 2021

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Zambia’s Copper Queens stun Germany with a 3-2 victory

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:31:04 +0200

Zambia defeated their hosts Germany 3-2 in their final international friendly as they finalized preparations ahead of their maiden FIFA Women's World Cup. Despite the loss, the German coach remained positive saying they would learn from their mistakes.

Zambia: deal reached on debt restructuring

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:57:31 +0200

Zambia has reached an agreement to restructure its debt, following talks in Paris.

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Zambia wins IMF board approval for $1.3 billion loan program

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:57:37 +0200

The three-year programme aims to "restore debt sustainability, create fiscal space for essential social spending and strengthen economic governance," the IMF said in a statement late Wednesday.

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