Zambia

  • Jul 14, 2009
  • 7 min read

ZAMBIA: Mining and agricultural sectors regain footing

Rising output from the mines and a bumper 2009 harvest have emboldened President Rupiah Banda's...

Zambia
  • Jun 24, 2009
  • 2 min read

ZAMBIA: Finance shortfall for power infrastructure

The Zambian government yesterday said that it needs 800 million dollars to finance new power...

Zambia
  • Jun 10, 2009
  • 7 min read

CHINA/AFRICA: Ties should weather global downturn

The withdrawal of Chinese firms from the mining sector and Beijing's push to re-open negotiations...

China
  • May 26, 2009
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Donor support boosts North-South Corridor

The Development Bank of Southern Africa is due in June to receive the first 100 million dollar...

Africa
  • May 15, 2009
  • 6 min read

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Floods strain government capacity

Serious flooding continues in Southern Africa. Heavy rains since the 2007-08 season have resulted...

Africa
  • Apr 2, 2009
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: Wide CDF adoption belies limited efficacy

The CDF, created in Kenya, has not had the positive impact on corruption, accountability and...

Africa
  • Apr 1, 2009
  • 1 min read

CHINA/ZAMBIA: Big jatropha project will face hurdles

The Biofuels Association of Zambia (BAZ) said yesterday that Beijing had approached the Zambian...

China
  • Mar 31, 2009
  • 2 min read

ZAMBIA: Government tries to stave off mining slowdown

Mines Minister Maxwell Mwale said yesterday that the government would seek to boost its stakes in...

Zambia