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Zambia Kicks Off USD100M Solar Project
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Zambia has officially launched its largest-ever grid-connected solar project, a 100-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) facility, marking a pivotal milestone in the country's efforts to tackle its ongoing energy deficit. The Chisamba Solar...
Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi announces departure of National School of Government Principal
South African Government
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July 1, 2025
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi has announced that the Principal of the National School of Government, (The NSG), Prof Busani Ngcaweni, will be leaving the NSG in July 2025 to pursue other interests...
Court prevents burial of ex-Zambian leader due to state-family feud
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African court has stopped the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, moments before a private ceremony was set to begin, due to a disagreement between his family and the Zambian government over funeral plans. Mourners...
Ellis Martin Report: GoviEx Uranium Inc. (GXU.V) CEO: Game-Changing Discovery in Zambia - Daniel Major Interview
ABN Newswire
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June 30, 2025
loading......... Malibu, CA, June 30, 2025 AEST (ABN Newswire) - In this episode of The Ellis Martin Report, Ellis speaks with Daniel Major, CEO of GoviEx Uranium (CVE:GXU) (GVXXF:OTCMKTS), for an in-depth discussion on the company's recent $10.5...
South African court halt burial of ex-President of Zambia
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African court intervened to stop the private burial of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu just as the ceremony was about to begin, following a legal dispute between his family and the Zambian government over funeral...
Minister Ronald Lamola on high-level diplomatic mission to Republic of Zambia
South African Government
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June 24, 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Ronald Lamola, MP, on Sunday concluded a high-level diplomatic mission to Lusaka, Republic of Zambia, as Presidential Special Envoy. Minister Lamola was...
International Relations and Cooperation invites media to cover repatriation of Edgar Chagwa Lungu, former President of Zambia, 18 Jun
South African Government
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June 18, 2025
Members of the media are respectfully invited to cover the repatriation and solemn send-off ceremony of His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, former President of the Republic of Zambia. His Excellency sadly passed away on Thursday, 05 June 2025, in...
Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi welcomes Economic Governance School in Ghana
South African Government
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June 17, 2025
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has welcomed the convening of the sixth iteration of the Economic Governance School for public service leaders in Ghana. The Economic Governance School is convened by...
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of former President Edgar Lungu of Zambia
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing in South Africa of His Excellency Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu of the Republic of Zambia. Aged 68, President Lungu passed away on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in a Pretoria...
Sustainable economic empowerment calls for innovative policy solutions
South African Government
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June 30, 2025
Dear Fellow South African, Amongst the most salient features of our country’s empowerment laws are their practicality, feasibility and responsiveness to economic conditions without deviating from the objective of redressing the economic injustices...
Canadian firm postpones procedures following African mine death
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian company First Quantum Minerals has temporarily suspended work at its Sentinel copper mine in Zambia following the death of an employee in a dump truck accident. The incident happened at a pit within the mine, located about 150...
Solar Panda Acquires VITALITE Zambia Limited, marking expansion into 3rd country in Africa
EIN Presswire
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June 9, 2025
Solar Panda, a fast growing solar home system provider in Africa, announces its launch into Zambia, one week after announcing its expansion into Sénégal. TORONTO, CANADA AND LUSAKA, ZAMBIA, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Toronto, Canada and...
ZIMEC 2025 Signals Zambia’s Readiness to Lead Africa’s Mining and Energy Transformation – Post Event Press Release
EIN Presswire
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June 9, 2025
The ZIMEC wrapped up on 20 March 2025, signaling Zambia’s readiness to lead Africa’s next wave of industrial growth and energy integration KITWE, COPPERBELT PROVINCE, ZAMBIA, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 12th edition of the Zambia...
Deputy Minister Andries Nel: Hand-over of remains and reburial of Mr Thabo Mosala at Menjini
South African Government
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June 3, 2025
The family of Thabo Mosala Mayor Motlalepula Stuurman and all councillors present Morena Sibi and all traditional leaders and members of the Traditional Council present Representatives of the Eastern Cape Government Officials of the Departments of...
Africa-China Trade Momentum Accelerates at Key Expo
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) — Quality African Products CHANGSHA, China, June 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haiwainet, the website of the overseas edition of the People's Daily, today reported, the 4th China-Africa Economic...
Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 25 June 2025
South African Government
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June 26, 2025
A. Issues in the environment 1. National Dialogue 1.1 70 Years of the Freedom Charter 1.1.1 On this day, 70 years ago viz. 26th of June 1955, more than 3000 delegates from various racial and social backgrounds, gathered in Kliptown, Johannesburg...
Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme
South African Government
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June 24, 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...
Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems
South African Government
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June 23, 2025
The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...
Members spotlight transparency and development in discussions on standards and regulations
World Trade Organization
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June 27, 2025
Daniela García of Ecuador handed over the Committee Chairperson role to Beatriz Stevens of the United Kingdom. Transparency and notification practices The week opened with a special meeting on transparency, featuring speakers from various regions,...
Piero Cipollone: The quest for cheaper and faster cross-border payments: regional and global solutions
ECB - European Central Bank
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June 27, 2025
Speech by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the BIS Annual General Meeting Basel, 27 June 2025 Cross-border retail payments are the subject of increasing attention. This is for two main reasons. First, they play a...