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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...
Owner: South African Government
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...
Owner: South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of Ma Gertrude Ntiti Shope
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his profound sadness at the passing of educator, freedom fighter, trade unionist and former Member of Parliament Ma Gertrude Shope, who has passed away at the age of 99. Ma Shope, as she was affectionately...
Owner: South African Government
DRC Foreign Trade Minister Julien Paluku Launches U.S. Liaison to Support Congolese Diaspora Investment
Create pathways for diaspora to integrate into the industrial value chain, access investment incentives, and receive support through structured programs. HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a bold move to...
Court prevents burial of ex-Zambian leader
(MENAFN) A South African court has blocked the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu just as the private ceremony was about to start, following a dispute between his family and the Zambian government over the funeral plans. Mourners...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Minister Dean Macpherson hosts Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2025, 25 to 27 May 2025
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr Dean Macpherson, will host the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa 2025 between 25 and 27 May in Century City, Cape Town. The SIDSSA is a pioneering event aimed at...
Owner: South African Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa confers posthumous Senior Counsel status on Adv Dumalisile Philemon Pearce Nokwe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has honoured the late struggle veteran and human rights lawyer Advocate Dumalisile Philemon Pearce Nokwe with the posthumous conferral of the honorary title of Senior Counsel (Silk) for the Republic of South Africa. The...
Owner: South African Government
Two elderly women get killed by elephant in Zambia
(MENAFN) Two tourists lost their lives after an elephant attack in South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia, according to the country’s police. The victims, 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the UK and 67-year-old Alison Jean Taylor from...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Deputy Minister David Masondo: United Nations Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development
Good afternoon, Your Excellency, President Pedro Sánchez of Spain, Excellencies, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests, It is my pleasure to welcome you to today’s side event on “Forging a Common Agenda to Achieve Debt Sustainability in...
Owner: South African Government
DCSC Associate Judge James Crowell Lends His Legal Expertise During a Recent Trip to Zambia
DC Superior Court Associate Judge is back from Zambia, where, last week, he had the honor of lending his legal expertise to those working within the Zambian judiciary. Through a partnership between the Department of Justice and the United States...
Owner: American Government
Court prevents burial of ex-Zambian leader due to state-family feud
(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...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
South African court halt burial of ex-President of Zambia
(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...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Ellis Martin Report: GoviEx Uranium Inc. (GXU.V) CEO: Game-Changing Discovery in Zambia - Daniel Major Interview
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...
Owner: ABN Newswire
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...
International Mother Earth Day: Slovenia's commitment to sustainable development reflected in its foreign policy
SLOVENIA, April 22 - On the initiative of a group of countries, including Slovenia, the UN General Assembly recognised the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in 2022. By actively participating in this process, Slovenia...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Minister John Steenhuisen: Soy Celebration Day
Mr Russell du Preez (CIO Russellstone Group and organiser), esteemed delegates, industry leaders, farmers, researchers, and colleagues, Good Afternoon It is a privilege to join you today at the Soy Symposium - a platform that speaks not only to...
Owner: South African Government
Solar Panda Acquires VITALITE Zambia Limited, marking expansion into 3rd country in Africa
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
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...
ZIMEC 2026: The Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference Returns for its 13th Edition from 25 to 26 March 2026
The ZIMEC 2026 returns to Zambia’s Copperbelt on 25–26 March at Garden Court Hotel, Kitwe, for its 13th edition in the heart of the mining region. KITWE, COPPERBELT PROVINCE, ZAMBIA, May 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The annual Zambia...
Deputy Minister Andries Nel: Hand-over of remains and reburial of Mr Thabo Mosala at Menjini
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...
Owner: South African Government