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Kenya allows Zambia Airways to fly into its territory.
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The University of Lusaka –UNILUS- has won the Hague Inter-University debate that was held in The Hague, Netherlands. UNILUS School of Law Lecturer THERESA LUMBAMA- KAPUTO says it is a huge achievement for the school as it is the first University to produce an African Champion.
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ZESCO has created a special department to expedite construction of a new line that will import about 300 Mega Watts of electricity from Tanzania in the next Nine months. ZESCO Chief Engineer and Project Site Manager MASOKA DAKA says this will significantly reduce load-shedding.
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BREAKING NEWS Schools to remain closed for three weeks and open for first term on January, 29, 2024.
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Over 3200 male recruits of class 37 of 2023 have joined the Zambia Army. This is one of the largest pass out parades of male recruits in the Zambia Army in many years.
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(ZANIS) The family of late politician Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe have opened a historical museum in his honour at their family farm in Chinsali District of Muchinga Province.
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has challenged the people of Luapula province to take advantage of the water resources in the province to grow food throughout the year.
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Nine Patriotic Front -PF- Parliamentary Seats have been nullified and declared vacant by the National Assembly.
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Chingola Mine accident update: One more body has been retrieved and two others have been spotted.
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A Chinese firm, Chi-Africa mining company limited, is set to invest over 5 million United States dollars into Mining, Agriculture and Solar energy in Kalulushi District.
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The Chinese government says it is working on measures to help end Zambia's drought induced hydropower generation #deficit .
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The Lusaka High Court has approved Konkola Copper Mines -KCM- creditor's scheme of arrangements. And Mines Minister PAUL KABUSWE says following the Court ruling, KCM has been unlocked as the Liquidation has been terminated.
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The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has withdrawn & suspended the amendment of the Employment Code Act number 3 of 2019. Labour Minister, BRENDA TAMBATAMBA says the Ministry notes the process of amending the Act has generated broader interest across sections of society.
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Former Defence Minister GEOFREY MWAMBA has been found guilty and convicted in 12 counts of conflict of interest, money laundering and possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime.
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The Government of Burundi has dispatched five-thousand metric tonnes of relief food as drought response to Zambia. Visiting President of Burundi, EVARISTE NDAYISHIMIYE has confirmed this today, when he addressed Parliament.
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has been conferred with an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration by the University of Zambia -UNZA.
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President #HICHILEMA has pledged government's support to the family of the late former First Lady MAUREEN #MWANAWASA beyond the funeral. President HICHILEMA has also encouraged the family to remain united and seek comfort and strength in their faith during the difficult time.
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The Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation -ZAFFICO- will start exporting value-added products such as treated poles to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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Former Vice President NEVERS MUMBA says the suspension of the three Constitutional court judges by President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is a message that no one is exempted from scrutiny if there is suspicion of wrong doing.
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President #HICHILEMA has commissioned the 21 Million United States Dollars #Chamboli Level one #hospital in KITWE on the Copperbelt. President HICHILEMA says the hospital is a clear demonstration of the UPND's manifesto of taking services such as health closer to the people.
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ZESCO says it will maintain stability for the stated hours of load shedding starting Wednesday following resumption of full operations at Maamba Energy this evening. And ZESCO has resubmitted a fresh application to the Energy Regulation Board for an emergency tariff adjustment.
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ZANIS- President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is Tuesday expected to officiate at the ground ceremony for the Phase II of the 300 megawatts Maamba Energy Thermal Power Plant in Sinazongwe District in Southern Province.
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Laboratory tests on some batches of medicines in the 61 ZAMMSA containers that were marooned at a private warehouse for months have passed the set standards of quality assurance. Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority says this means the medicines are fit for use.
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President HAKAINDE #HICHILEMA has reiterated that ZAMBIA will remain a #Christian nation. And President HICHILEMA says government will not allow any negative or unnatural #sexual practices in country.
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President HAKAINDE #HICHILEMA is today expected in Beijing China for a five day State visit. While in China, the President will also attend the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation - #FOCAC2024 - Summit.
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Vice President MUTALE NALUMANGO has assured the nation that no Zambian will die of hunger despite the maize deficit in the country. She said this in LUSAKA today when she addressed Food Reserve Agency casual workers after unveiling 1,000 MT of maize donated to ZAMBIA by RWANDA.
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The United Nations has proposed the formation of a Private Sector Forum to focus on accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals -SDGs- in Zambia.
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The Lusaka Magistrate Court today moved to Kitwe to view Royal Gibson Hotel which is owned by Former Foreign Affairs Minister JOSEPH MALANJI. This is in a matter where Mr. MALANJI is charged with possession of properties deemed to be proceeds of crime.
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#ZESCO anticipates significant #power supply gap in September
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Zambia will this evening battle Australia as both teams search of their first three points in Women's football at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Having started their Olympic campaign on disappointing notes, both will aim to get their first victory in France. LIVE on ZNBC TV1.
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The Copperbelt Energy Corporation is optimistic that it will by December this year raise 124 million dollars required to implement its phase two of the Itimpi solar power project in Kitwe.
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The Health Professions Council of Zambia - HPCZ - has abolished Licensure Examinations for all certificate programmes. HPCZ Registrar and Chief Executive Officer FASTONE GOMA says, going forward only diploma and degree holders will be sitting for the Licensure Examinations.
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on traditional leaders to work with the Government in ensuring that people have food. Mr HICHILEMA says the Govt and the traditional leaders need to work together to improve the country's resilience to climate change through irrigation.
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Thirty -two out of the 358 candidates who sat for the bachelor of Science in Nursing Licensure Examinations have passed, representing 9 percent pass rate. And, 5,837 candidates have passed Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia Competence and Licensure Examinations.
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says the government has completed the process of identifying a contractor for the Mutanda - Kasempa - KAOMA road which will be upgraded and tarred.
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A Chifubu school leaver has found a way to beat loadshedding by generating his own power using simple tools.
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Government has temporarily closed all the three borders to the Democratic Republic of Congo - DRC- on the Copperbelt. Commerce Minister CHIPOKA MULENGA says the development is aimed at protecting the country's property and human life, owing to protests taking place in the DRC.
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HH invites Chinese firm to partner with Zambians in the energy sector
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(BBC)An estimated 10 billion barrels of #oil has been discovered in Namibia, Portuguese oil company Galp Energia has said.
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The United Kingdom aims to increase private sector investment in Zambia to £2.5 billion.These investments will focus on Zambia's mining, minerals, and renewable energy sectors.
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The Lusaka High Court has ordered the #seizure and forfeiture of 53 properties belonging to #Pittscon Zambia Limited, a proxy company of a former high ranking Zambian politician.
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Government through the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit -DMMU- has paid over 160,000 Kwacha to Small Scale Miners who helped the technical team to retrieve 27 Sensele mine accident victims in Chingola.
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Mopani Copper Mines has completed producing the first 200 tonnes of Copper Anodes since the handed over of the company to the new equity partner International Resources Holdings -IRH in March this year.
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Vice President MUTALE NALUMANGO says there are NO plans by the Government to extend the presidential term and remove the 50 plus one threshold. Mrs. NALUMANGO wonders where opposition party leaders are getting such information. She was speaking in the National Assembly today.
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Zambia Police deputy spokesperson DANNY MWALE has died. Mr. MWALE died today from the Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital at 17:04 hours. His young brother PERON MWALE has confirmed his death to ZNBC news this evening.
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A delegation of Government officials will today hold a meeting with the #DRC government following the temporally closure of the #borders by the Zambian government .The meeting will be held in Lubumbashi.
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The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has impounded Five trucks laden with bags of Charcoal along Mumbwa road following the ban on charcoal production in selected parts of the country.
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ZANIS- President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has praised Zambia Air Force (ZAF) in Northern Province for its remarkable achievements in the agricultural sector after the ZAF Mbala produced 3,000 bags of #maize .
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HH Commissions development of a $2bn mine expansion project
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UNZA hostel works begin next month By Prince Chiyuni Education Minister, DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA says construction of hostels that had stalled for many years at the University of Zambia is expected to resume next month.
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2.3M Children Back in School After Free Education Policy
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Police have apprehended 136 individuals in Lusaka’s criminal hotspots. Police Spokesperson, RAE HAMOONGA says the operation is aimed at getting rid of criminal elements, commonly known as “junkies,” who have been terrorizing innocent citizens.
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says he will be the first to protect former President EDGAR LUNGU from harassment.
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ZANACO Bank has unveiled a two million Kwacha grassroots football initiative aimed at promoting football cross the ten provinces of Zambia. The initiative will help capture young football talent under the age of 17 in all the districts.
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President HAKAINDE #HICHILEMA has pledged to sponsor 2024 Olympics Bronze Medalist #MUZALA SAMUKONGA to the United States of America to advance his athletics career.
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FASHION SAKALA DONATES 120 WHEELCHAIRS IN CHIPATA
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has arrived in Zambezi District to attend the Likumbi Lya #Mize Traditional Ceremony of the Luvale People.
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Chinese Ambassador to Zambia DU XIAOHUI has urged the Ministry of Finance to engage the National Development and Reform Commission of China to consider including the revitalisation of the TAZARA in the Belt and Road Cooperation Plan.
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says North-Western province is set to have its first Public University. President HICHILEMA says government will schedule a budget for the construction of a university in North western province as well as five other provinces in the country.
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HH Renames 2 Roads after Namibian Presidents
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Kulima Tower Bus Drivers will tomorrow reduce bus fares by close to 50 percent for all 13 routes in and outside Lusaka. The bus fare slash has been done to appreciate Government's efforts in removing cadres from bus stations in the last three years.
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ZNBC Warns Copyright Thieves
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President HAKAINDE #HICHILEMA has returned home from the United Kingdom after a working visit. President HICHILEMA and First lady MUTINTA HICHILEMA arrived this afternoon at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
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University of China Dean of Communication, ZHANG HONGSHENG has urged Zambia to establish its own independent cyber system. Professor ZHANG explains that this will enable the country to stop relying on foreign platforms.
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Government has called for a change to the Copper Queens technical bench if the team is to deliver better results in future. Sports Minister ELVIS NKANDU says there is need for an overhaul after the team's poor performance at the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Outgoing Copperbelt University Students Union President, BRIGHT NGALAMIKA is happy with President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA's resolve to complete the construction of hostels at all public Universities and colleges.
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The Zambia National Service has so far imported 520,000 by 25KG bags of GMO mealie meal for export to the Democratic Republic Congo -DRC-. Defence Minister, AMBROSE LUFUMA says the import and export of mealie meal has released pressure on smuggling of the country's Non-GMO maize.
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Economic Front President WYNTER KABIMBA says those accused of corruption must answer in the courts of law & not hide behind the guise of shrinking democratic space. Mr. KABIMBA says those that stole public funds &people with wealth they can't account for must be held accountable.
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President Hakainde Hichilema is now in Lumwana ahead of the opening of the Barrick Lumwana Super Pit in Kalumbila District. Pictures by Musenge Mulimba
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Various stakeholders have congratulated sprinter MUZALA SAMUKONGA for minting the country’s first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic games.
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Anti-Corruption Commission -ACC- Board dissolved.
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Chief Justice MUMBA MALILA has been involved in a road accident and is in Hospital. His condition is stable.
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The 2024 Chess Olympiad, which started on September 10, 2024, in Budapest, Hungary, will end tomorrow, Sunday, September 22, 2024. Zambia will have to wait for the last day to see if they will qualify to the World Cup, depending on the results of the two remaining rounds.
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Zambia has since 2021 recorded actualized investments worth 8.9 billion United States dollars. Zambia Development Agency -ZDA- Director General ALBERT HALWAMPA says the materialized investments exceed the initial commitment of 7.9 billion dollars from 440 companies that responded
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Musician ANGELA NYIRENDA has advised young girls to pursue their talent which she says can open doors for them to earn a living. ANGELA, who is celebrating 20 years of music, however says this requires hard work, consistency and determination for one to succeed in the industry
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Vice President MUTALE NALUMANGO says there is no legal requirement that compels the President to publicly declare his assets. Mrs. NALUMANGO says the law mandating public asset declarations by the Head of State was amended in 2016.
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Four suspects in the death of Independent Broadcasting Authority Director General, GUNTILA MULEYA have been charged with murder. They are Constables CALEB ZULU 29 & MUTUSANI DOKOWE 27, all Police Officers. Others are LUSAKA Resident, SAMUEL DOKOWE 37 & FRANCIS CHIPYOKA from IBA
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has accorded an official funeral to Former First Lady MAUREEN MWANAWASA who died on Tuesday August 13, 2024. And President HICHILEMA has declared August 19, 2024 as a day of National mourning in honour of Dr. MWANAWASA.
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The Civil Service Commission has employed MEPHRINE MOONGA, the volunteer health worker that conducted Cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Former Chipolopolo captain RAINFORD KALABA after he was involved in a road accident.
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Health volunteers at Cholera centres across the country to be employed -HH
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Water levels in Lake Tanganyika continue to rise
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Sports Minister ELVIS NKANDU says Government is confident that the contractor engaged to replace the turf at the National Heroes stadium, will do a good job. NKANDU says the contractor; Sporturf has a proven record of doing quality works.
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has assured traditional leaders that his government will work towards uniting all the 10 provinces in the country. And Senior Chief ISHINDI has commended President HICHILEMA for the fight against corruption.
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Eight diesel generators have been installed in different markets Lusaka . And traders at Lusaka’s City Market have applauded Government for the installation of the diesel generators saying this will enable them conduct their businesses for long hours.
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Zambia seals power deals in China
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Zambian Government and Eurobond holders reach agreement to restructure more than $3.5bn debt under the G20 Common Framework.
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The State has taken possession of 15 flats worth 66 million Kwacha belonging to former First Lady ESTHER LUNGU. This follows a ruling by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court that the flats be forfeited to the state as they were proceeds of crime.
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Transport and Logistics Minister FRANK TAYALI says government has secured land in Mwenzo area where a modern Airport will be constructed in Nakonde District. Mr. TAYALI says works on the airport will soon start as officers responsible are finalizing the drawings for the project.
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A 32 year old woman of Katandala Village in Masaiti district has been murdered by her husband in unknown circumstances. The suspect identified as MAYBIN KABILO aged 42, is said to have killed his wife VERA MUSONGO around 11 hours on Wednesday. 2024.
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says his Government will NOT shield anyone involved in corruption. And the President has called on investigative wings to fight corruption professionally and NOT on allegations.
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ACC- Director General TOM SHAMAKAMBA says Zambia will collaborate with African Union Member States to address the problem of illicit financial flows and recover stolen assets. Mr. SHAMAKAMBA says the #ACC will also recover properties bought outside Zambia using stolen funds.
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President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on stakeholders in the energy sector to work with government to resolve challenges that are hindering investment.
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Konkola Copper Mines has signed a 20% salary increment for unionised employees, the first such increase in 5 years. The agreements effective July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, will be back-dated to June 1, 2024.
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The International Monetary Fund Executive Board is this week due to make a decision on the first review of ZAMBIA's IMF Supported programme. Once the Executive Board review is approved, Zambia will have access to 188 million United States dollars.
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President HAKAINDE #HICHILEMA is scheduled to officiate at the ceremonial opening of the fourth session of the thirteenth National Assembly on Friday September 13, 2024.
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