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On World Food Day, Mary’s Meals Underscores a Proven Solution to Child Hunger and Poverty
BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- World Food Day (Oct. 16) and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (Oct. 17) mark the founding of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization and spotlight...
Minister Gayton McKenzie: Sport, Arts and Culture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
It has been a year since I first stood as a Minister to table a budget to this House, having been given a chance by His Excellency, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, to make me part of his Cabinet. In that action he showed that second chances matter, not...
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Court Approves Returning Remains of Former President
(MENAFN) South Africa’s High Court has ruled that the remains of former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu must be returned to Zambia to allow for a state funeral. The judgment clears the way for his official burial in his home country, putting...
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The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Zambia
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Zambia. The Africa Prize for...
Minister Angie Motshekga: Defence and Military Veterans Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans, Chairpersons and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Honourable Members, Acting Secretary for...
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Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi: Public Service and Administration Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Honourable Members of Parliament, The Hon. Chairperson Mr De Villiers and All Members of the Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, Fellow South Africans. Honourable...
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Chinese TIM Motors showcases its electric cars at Zambia's premier expo
(MENAFN) Chinese automotive distributor TIM Motors showcased its latest range of electric and fuel-efficient vehicles at Zambia's 97th Agriculture and Commercial Show, highlighting the expanding footprint of Chinese new energy vehicles in the...
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Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi announces departure of National School of Government Principal
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...
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Zambia Kicks Off USD100M Solar Project
(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...
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Minister Ronald Lamola on high-level diplomatic mission to Republic of Zambia
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...
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International Relations and Cooperation invites media to cover repatriation of Edgar Chagwa Lungu, former President of Zambia, 18 Jun
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...
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Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi welcomes Economic Governance School in Ghana
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...
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Defence on SA firms registering notable trade leads at International Defence Exhibition in Türkiye
South African defence sector companies are generating significant trade leads at the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), currently underway in Istanbul, Türkiye. These companies, supported by the Department of Trade, Industry and...
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Dr Xin Bi shares AI policy insights at Zambian workshop
Dr Xin Bi, Chief Officer of Data and Director of the Centre for Knowledge and Information at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), recently delivered an online presentation via Zoom at the National Generative AI Policy Drafting Workshop,...
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of former President Edgar Lungu of Zambia
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...
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Treasury on Third Meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
The Third Meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) took place on 17 and 18 July 2025 in urban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to advance the theme of “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” The National Treasury and the...
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From Diversity to Impact: The Power of Diversity Funding Facility Identifies Priority Opportunity Crops for Investment
Bonn, Germany, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Horse gram from India and Nigeria’s ancient grain fonio are among the dazzling variety of opportunity crops singled out for special attention in the coming years by over 250 farmers, scientists and...
Minister Pemmy Majodina participates in 3rd Pan-African Implementation and Partnership Conference on Water in Zambia, 27 to 29 May
Consistent with South Africa’s unwavering commitment to African unity, water justice, and sustainable development, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, will lead a high-level delegation to the Third Pan-African Implementation and...
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Deputy Minister Peace Mabe: Sport, Arts and Culture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon Gayton McKenzie, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee for Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon. Joe McGluwa, Honourable Members, The acting Director-General of the Department, Dr. Stella Khumalo...
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