Zambia.
country at the crossroads of Central and Southern Africa
- Reports this week
- 19
- Active events
- 24
- Connections
- 1,558
What's happening
Active this week
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United Refineries, based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, aims to export its products to Zambia, Botswana, and the DRC.Some support1 report
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Medanit plans to expand its healthcare services into Rwanda and Zambia to address healthcare fragmentation.Some support1 report
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A Zambia-based startup is using WHO recommendations for health accuracy, but internet data costs limit Google access.Some support4 reports
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Jacob Zuma conducted a State visit to Zambia in 2017.Some support1 report
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Kanona supplies power to Zambeef's Mpongwe farms, which operates in Zambia.Some support1 report
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Famous Brands, a South African franchisor, is facing underperformance in Botswana and Zambia due to rising fuel costs.Some support1 report
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Peace Corps is working alongside Zambian communities as part of a partnership between the US and Zambia.Some support1 report
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IMF is tracking debt restructuring progress for Ghana, Ethiopia, and Zambia amid looming El Niño risks.Some support2 reports
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Multiple African nations, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho, have struck down sedition laws.Some support1 report
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The UPND, a Zambian political party, successfully retained the Munali Constituency in Lusaka.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Australian crayfish species are native to Papua New Guinea but have been found to be invasive in Zambia.Some support5 reports
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The Ministry of Energy held energy awareness talks in Kabwe, Zambia, involving ZESCO to support national energy needs.Some support1 report
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ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC, a government agency, has incorporated in the Republic of Zambia. The board is currently advising shareholders on various transactions.Some support4 reports
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Rupiah Banda dissolved the parliament in Zambia in 2016, a major copper producer.Some support1 report
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Forvis Mazars audited Choppies' financial results, noting the company's strong performance across Southern Africa, particularly in Zambia.Some support1 report
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Multiple countries, including Pakistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Maldives, and Nepal, are participating in a Borrowers’ Platform due to severe debt vulnerability.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A Zambian individual and a Durban resident are participating in an arts residency program in Paris.Some support1 report
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A meeting was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, involving Ethiopia and Zambia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ethiopia and Zambia project the largest debt reductions in a joint announcement.Some support1 report
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US aid demands are reportedly causing various issues across multiple African nations, including Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.Some support1 report9 developments inside
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Zambia plans to sign a revised health agreement.Some support4 reports
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Canadian universities are meeting students in Zambia.Some support1 report
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China is expanding its economic influence across Africa through major investments in power and infrastructure projects in countries like Zambia and Ethiopia.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Ghana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are reacting to a US proposal to renegotiate health funding agreements.Some support1 report1 development inside
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World Bank data highlights food security and poverty levels in Malawi, comparing diet costs across Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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World Bank redirects funds for maize purchase from Zambia to support Malawi's food security efforts.Some support1 report
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Regional leaders are expanding fuel pipeline networks and mandating EV adoption across several African nations.Some support1 report
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A UAE-Zambia Business Forum was held in Abu Dhabi on October 6, 2026.Some support2 reports
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A UN initiative is accelerating grid development in Africa, while Zambia seeks 5,000MW of surplus wind power to meet energy needs.Some support1 report
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Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may cause new displacement into Zambia, with UNHCR reporting on refugee numbers.Some support1 report
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Vedanta Resources, owned by Anil Agarwal, operates Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia. Citigroup and Cantor Fitzgerald are managing the IPO book.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Direct commercial flights are scheduled to launch between Lusaka (Zambia) and Luanda (Angola) to boost regional trade and tourism.Some support1 report
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The Zambezi region is identified as a key gateway connecting Zimbabwe, Angola, Botswana, and Zambia.Some support2 reports
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Liberia and Zambia competed for board seats, while Nigeria failed to secure a seat in the recent competition.Some support2 reports
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The US demanded health data from Zambia in exchange for aid, leveraging the country's critical mineral resources.Well supported12 reports
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Lobito serves as the strategic port for Angola, linking to critical mineral sources in Zambia via railway infrastructure.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Ramovha observed corruption within liberation movements in Zambia.Some support1 report
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Chinese enterprises are investing in Zambia's mining sector.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A company, Zambeef Products, is engaged in agri-businesses involving Nigeria, Zambia, and Ghana.Some support1 report
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Court proceedings were held in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia.Some support2 reports
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Fertiliser application rates diverge between Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia.Some support1 report
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Harvest failure, excessive rains leading to floods, and El Niño are causing acute food insecurity across multiple African nations including Malawi, Somalia, and Zambia.Some support4 reports4 developments inside
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GCF discusses how global pushes for critical minerals strain water resources, affecting vulnerable regions including Somalia, Zambia, and Indonesia at the Monaco forum.Some support1 report
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Zambia and Zimbabwe formed the Zambezi Valley shared ecosystem.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Zambia and Zimbabwe share dependence on Lake Kariba and the Zambezi River.Some support1 report
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A duchess visited Zambia for a tour, attending a workshop in Lusaka on September 15, 2026.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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An operation related to Kansanshi is underway near the city of Solwezi in Zambia.Some support1 report
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African Development Bank, Angola, and Zambia participate in regional resource management initiatives concerning the Zambezi basin.Some support1 report
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ZCCM Investments completed its primary listing on the Lusaka Securities Exchange and a secondary listing in Euronext Access Exchange.Some support1 report
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Constitutional push to amend presidential term limits in Zambia.Some support1 report
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Promoting high-value-added critical minerals processing in Africa, with Zambia being a key focus for mine microgrid solutions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A company based in Zambia leveraged the potential of the African continent.Some support1 report
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Hakainde Hichilema is leading the vision for national development in Zambia.Well supported12 reports5 developments inside
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The European Parliament is moving to penalize Zambia over human rights, amid ongoing fallout with the UN and the Commonwealth.Some support1 report
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The United Nations is monitoring political developments within Zambia.Well supported4 reports
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Malawi minister lobbied Zambian firm United Capital for a fertilizer supply contract, while Dalitso Kabambe criticized the ruling party.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Concerns over judicial independence arose in Zambia as courts were closed during the election period.Some support1 report
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An anthrax outbreak is currently affecting wildlife in a game management area in Zambia, leading to a halt in hunting activities in the region.Some support1 report
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A maize import deal involving Malawi and Zambia was allegedly lost, amounting to K38.8 billion, amid corruption allegations.Some support2 reports
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First Quantum Minerals operates the Kansanshi mine in Zambia and provides gold deliveries for financing.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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What's reaching Zambia
Events traced to Zambia, step by step, newest firstAround Zambia this week
News at the entities that move Zambia most-
International Monetary Fund StructuralThe United Arab Emirates will host the 2029 annual meetings for the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.Moves Zambia
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World Bank StructuralKenya is seeking budget support from the African Development Bank and World Bank while conducting a fraud investigation within the Ministry of Education.Moves Zambia
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Lusaka StructuralThe Electoral Commission allocated seats to the National Assembly and held a press conference in Lusaka.Moves Zambia
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South Africa StructuralEnoch Godongwana prepares to present South Africa's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, contrasting SA's fiscal stability with the US economy.Moves Zambia
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Electoral Commission StructuralITV and Channel 4 sting operations, alongside Electoral Commission assessments, occurred in Birmingham.Moves Zambia
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Southern African Development Community StructuralSADC member states held a summit in Angola on October 17, 2026.Moves Zambia
Connections
The 40 strongest of 1,558, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Hakainde Hichilema Structural
Hakainde Hichilema serves as the President of Zambia, leading the country's executive and political affairs.
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Lusaka Structural
Lusaka functions as the designated capital and administrative center of Zambia.
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Zamtel Structural
Zamtel is a company wholly owned by the government of Zambia.
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Mumba Malila Structural
Mumba Malila holds the formal judicial position of Chief Justice within the state of Zambia.
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South Africa Structural
Zambia structurally relies on South African ports and courts for trade and legal appeals, while both nations engage in active regional coordination and market competition.
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International Monetary Fund Structural
The IMF provides financial programs and economic oversight to Zambia to manage debt and ensure economic stability.
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ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC Structural
ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC is the state-mandated mining investment holding company incorporated and operating within Zambia.
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Situmbeko Musokotwane Structural
Situmbeko Musokotwane holds the formal office of Finance Minister, responsible for guiding Zambia's national economic policy and recovery.
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Brian Mundubile Structural
Brian Mundubile's political identity and function as an opposition leader are structurally dependent on the political system and electoral processes of Zambia.
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Frederick Chiluba Structural
Frederick Chiluba served as the president of Zambia.
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Zimbabwe Operational
The nations maintain an active relationship defined by shared borders, joint resource management (Lake Kariba, Zambezi), and ongoing cross-border cooperation and disputes.
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Roma Chilengi Structural
Roma Chilengi serves as the Minister of Health for Zambia.
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Mutale Nalumango Structural
Mutale Nalumango holds the position of Vice President in Zambia.
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Malawi Operational
The relationship is characterized by active economic interdependence, direct trade flows, market competition, and shared geopolitical monitoring.
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Electoral Commission Structural
The Electoral Commission operates as a functional body whose existence and mandate are defined by the sovereign political and legal framework of Zambia.
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Kenya Operational
Kenya and Zambia maintain active bilateral trade, investment, and political cooperation, including maize supply deals and competitive pressures.
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World Bank Structural
The World Bank monitors, assesses, and provides financial support to Zambia to influence its economic and social development.
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Namibia Operational
The two states maintain active operational cooperation through bilateral agreements, shared border initiatives, and joint regional projects.
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United Party for National Development Structural
UPND functions as the ruling political party within the state of Zambia.
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Kangwa Structural
Kangwa holds the office of top civil servant and Secretary to the Cabinet within the governmental structure of Zambia.
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Southern African Development Community Structural
SADC functions as a regional body that monitors, sets standards for, and holds member state Zambia accountable regarding its political and electoral processes.
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Lobito Structural
Lobito functions as a critical logistical hub connected by railway to Zambia's critical mineral sources.
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Edgar Lungu Structural
Edgar Lungu served as the president of Zambia, influencing its political and economic trajectory during his tenure.
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Electoral Commission Structural
The Electoral Commission's operational capacity and mandate are structurally dependent on the political and security environment of Zambia.
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Lake Kariba Structural
Lake Kariba is a shared international border and a vital resource whose state fundamentally affects Zambia's power generation and transport.
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Instagram Transactional
Zambian authorities enacted a kill switch to disrupt Instagram operations during the 2021 election.
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Southern Africa Operational
Zambia actively participates in regional initiatives and is influenced by shared challenges and norms within Southern Africa.
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China Structural
The relationship is characterized by sovereign debt obligations, taxation of foreign firms, and direct market competition.
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Gemfields Structural
Gemfields operates a majority-owned emerald mine in Zambia, subject to the country's regulatory and tax regime.
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United Nations Operational
The UN actively monitors, mediates, and influences Zambia's political stability, human rights situation, and electoral processes.
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constitutional court Structural
The constitutional court operates as the apex legal authority within the Zambian governmental and political structure.
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Tanzania Operational
Tanzania and Zambia maintain an active economic and diplomatic partnership, characterized by infrastructure cooperation and Zambia's reliance on Tanzanian coastal access.
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Mutotwe Kafwaya Structural
Mutotwe Kafwaya served as a cabinet minister within the government structure of Zambia.
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Beijing Operational
The strategic partnership between Zambia and the entities based in Beijing involves active economic cooperation, including infrastructure investment like power plants.
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Port of Dar es Salaam Structural
Zambia relies on the Port of Dar es Salaam for its global market access and trade operations.
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Harry Kalaba Structural
Harry Kalaba is campaigning and making policy promises regarding the governance and political future of Zambia.
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Makebi Zulu Structural
Makebi Zulu operates as a political figure and faces legal charges within the Zambian political system.
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African Union Structural
Zambia is a member state of the African Union, which monitors and intervenes in its political developments.
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Ministry of Energy Structural
The Ministry of Energy functions as a governmental agency responsible for supporting Zambia's national energy needs.
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Gina Romero Shared context
Gina Romero focuses on and reports on human rights issues, election violence, and opposition crackdowns in Zambia.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
29 events- United Refineries, based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, aims to export its products to Zambia, Botswana, and the DRC.
- Medanit plans to expand its healthcare services into Rwanda and Zambia to address healthcare fragmentation.
- A Zambia-based startup is using WHO recommendations for health accuracy, but internet data costs limit Google access.
- Jacob Zuma conducted a State visit to Zambia in 2017.
- Kanona supplies power to Zambeef's Mpongwe farms, which operates in Zambia.
- Famous Brands, a South African franchisor, is facing underperformance in Botswana and Zambia due to rising fuel costs.
- Peace Corps is working alongside Zambian communities as part of a partnership between the US and Zambia.
- IMF is tracking debt restructuring progress for Ghana, Ethiopia, and Zambia amid looming El Niño risks.
- Multiple African nations, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho, have struck down sedition laws.
- Australian crayfish species are native to Papua New Guinea but have been found to be invasive in Zambia.
- The Ministry of Energy held energy awareness talks in Kabwe, Zambia, involving ZESCO to support national energy needs.
- Rupiah Banda dissolved the parliament in Zambia in 2016, a major copper producer.
- Forvis Mazars audited Choppies' financial results, noting the company's strong performance across Southern Africa, particularly in Zambia.
- Multiple countries, including Pakistan, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Maldives, and Nepal, are participating in a Borrowers’ Platform due to severe debt vulnerability.
- A Zambian individual and a Durban resident are participating in an arts residency program in Paris.
- A meeting was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, involving Ethiopia and Zambia.
- Ethiopia and Zambia project the largest debt reductions in a joint announcement.
- Zambia plans to sign a revised health agreement.
- Canadian universities are meeting students in Zambia.
- Ghana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are reacting to a US proposal to renegotiate health funding agreements.
- World Bank redirects funds for maize purchase from Zambia to support Malawi's food security efforts.
- Regional leaders are expanding fuel pipeline networks and mandating EV adoption across several African nations.
- A UAE-Zambia Business Forum was held in Abu Dhabi on October 6, 2026.
- A UN initiative is accelerating grid development in Africa, while Zambia seeks 5,000MW of surplus wind power to meet energy needs.
- Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may cause new displacement into Zambia, with UNHCR reporting on refugee numbers.
- Direct commercial flights are scheduled to launch between Lusaka (Zambia) and Luanda (Angola) to boost regional trade and tourism.
- The Zambezi region is identified as a key gateway connecting Zimbabwe, Angola, Botswana, and Zambia.
- Liberia and Zambia competed for board seats, while Nigeria failed to secure a seat in the recent competition.
- Ramovha observed corruption within liberation movements in Zambia.
September 2026
18 events- Chinese enterprises are investing in Zambia's mining sector.
- A company, Zambeef Products, is engaged in agri-businesses involving Nigeria, Zambia, and Ghana.
- Court proceedings were held in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia.
- Fertiliser application rates diverge between Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zambia.
- GCF discusses how global pushes for critical minerals strain water resources, affecting vulnerable regions including Somalia, Zambia, and Indonesia at the Monaco forum.
- Zambia and Zimbabwe share dependence on Lake Kariba and the Zambezi River.
- A duchess visited Zambia for a tour, attending a workshop in Lusaka on September 15, 2026.
- An operation related to Kansanshi is underway near the city of Solwezi in Zambia.
- African Development Bank, Angola, and Zambia participate in regional resource management initiatives concerning the Zambezi basin.
- ZCCM Investments completed its primary listing on the Lusaka Securities Exchange and a secondary listing in Euronext Access Exchange.
- Constitutional push to amend presidential term limits in Zambia.
- Promoting high-value-added critical minerals processing in Africa, with Zambia being a key focus for mine microgrid solutions.
- A company based in Zambia leveraged the potential of the African continent.
- The European Parliament is moving to penalize Zambia over human rights, amid ongoing fallout with the UN and the Commonwealth.
- Malawi minister lobbied Zambian firm United Capital for a fertilizer supply contract, while Dalitso Kabambe criticized the ruling party.
- Concerns over judicial independence arose in Zambia as courts were closed during the election period.
- An anthrax outbreak is currently affecting wildlife in a game management area in Zambia, leading to a halt in hunting activities in the region.
- A maize import deal involving Malawi and Zambia was allegedly lost, amounting to K38.8 billion, amid corruption allegations.
August 2026
6 events- The UPND, a Zambian political party, successfully retained the Munali Constituency in Lusaka.
- World Bank data highlights food security and poverty levels in Malawi, comparing diet costs across Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique.
- The US demanded health data from Zambia in exchange for aid, leveraging the country's critical mineral resources.
- Lobito serves as the strategic port for Angola, linking to critical mineral sources in Zambia via railway infrastructure.
- Zambia and Zimbabwe formed the Zambezi Valley shared ecosystem.
- The United Nations is monitoring political developments within Zambia.
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July 2026
4 events- ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC, a government agency, has incorporated in the Republic of Zambia. The board is currently advising shareholders on various transactions.
- China is expanding its economic influence across Africa through major investments in power and infrastructure projects in countries like Zambia and Ethiopia.
- Harvest failure, excessive rains leading to floods, and El Niño are causing acute food insecurity across multiple African nations including Malawi, Somalia, and Zambia.
- Hakainde Hichilema is leading the vision for national development in Zambia.
June 2026
3 events- US aid demands are reportedly causing various issues across multiple African nations, including Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.
- Vedanta Resources, owned by Anil Agarwal, operates Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia. Citigroup and Cantor Fitzgerald are managing the IPO book.
- First Quantum Minerals operates the Kansanshi mine in Zambia and provides gold deliveries for financing.