Posts published in February 2008
What mining issues?
By The Zambian News Editor on February 29, 2008
Zambia has asked foreign mining companies for alternative proposals following their criticism of planned tax changes, officials said on Friday, according to a Reuters story.…
Making a difference in Africa
According to the World Health Organization, roughly 33.2 million people worldwide are living with HIV/AIDS. It's a staggering statistic, especially when you stop to consider…
Zambian Visa Fees
Fred Williams-Bowen, Pluckley, writes Having just returned from a holiday in southern Africa that finished with three nights in Zambia, I think you should warn…
IMF- Zambia Watch (February 28, 2008)
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Zambia, led by Mr. Francesco Caramazza, released the following statement in Lusaka today: "An IMF mission visited Zambia…
Fantastic Zambia Vacation Special
Zambia Vacation Special Virtuoso Two Night Offer at The Royal Livingstone2 Nights Standard Double Room Priced From $416 USDValid Dates Jun 1, 2006 – Nov…
Zambia Fun!
(1) Emilee and Micah with catch of the day, (2) Caterpillars – not fish bait, but human food, (3) Whitewater rafting the lower Zambezi River, and…
Who's flogging Metorex?
Metorex, which depends heavily on copper earnings, continues to be sold down by investors while dozens of other listed copper stocks around the world continue…
Whoa4s flogging Metorex?
Bears made in Erinsville for Zambia with love
Students from St. Patrick Catholic School in Erinsville have sent teddy bears filled with love to children in Zambia this February. Students from Junior Kindergarten…
From pioneer to administrator
As one of the first African players to play in Europe and Mexico, Kalusha Bwalya was a pioneering figure during his exceptional playing career. Zambia's…
Harcourts expansion into Africa with Zambia office
Harcourts International Ltd is expanding into Africa, having recently signed a Master Licence agreement with successful Zambian real estate professional Gracier Ngaba of GT Properties.…
Zambia copper mine power tariffs up 35 percent
Zambia and foreign owners of its copper mines agreed a 35 percent power tariff increase effective January this year, and authorities have warned of possible…
Barclays Bank Zambia secures 31 million USD investment bond
Barclays Bank Zambia has secured a 125 billion kwacha (over 31 million U.S. dollars) investment bond from the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Luxembourg for…
Pakistan and Zambia to enhance bilateral trade
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) had arranged a 5-day visit of an 11-member trade delegation to Lusaka, last week. The objective of the…
Nigerian bank coming
One of the largest banks in Nigeria with a capital of $1.4 billion has announced plans to start operations in Zambia by June this year.…
Footballer To Play in Zambia League
According to reports in Zambia, the 28-year-old was signed by the City of Lusaka for the 2008 league season. Matsuo is reportedly excited to play…
US offers help with power
The United States has signed an agreement designed to promote the role of the private sector in helping southern African countries overcome the energy crisis…
ZCCM extends deadline for bids to buy Maamba stake
Bloomberg reported that ZCCM Investment Holdings Plc, the state owned Zambian mining company, extended the deadline for the submission of bids to buy a stake…
Got off to a rocky start with three other Canadians (all Engineers Without Borders volunteers) as we left Lilongwe at 7am. Two were almost victims…
US AIDS Relief program in Zambia leads to 'A Song of Hope'
"Fortunately, I was able to start taking antiretroviral medications thanks to an AIDSRelief program in Zambia funded by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS…