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Apr
07
2022
By The African Mirror
British firm plans to invest $100 million in Zambia mine expansion

British firm plans to invest $100 million in Zambia mine expansion

BUSINESS
BRITAIN'S Moxico Resources plans to invest $100 million to expand its majority-owned Mimbula copper mine in Zambia, UK Minister for Africa Vicky Ford said. The investment will create new jobs and increased tax revenues for Zambia's government, Ford said in a statement released by the British High Commission in Zambia while she was on a visit to the country. British Minister for Africa Vicky Ford speaks during the signing of new investments focusing on jobs and financial autonomy, in Abuja, Nigeria February 21, 2022. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde Ford was visiting Zambia to launch a new investment model, which she said marked a…
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Sep
15
2021
By The African Mirror
Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector

Zambia says it will restore ‘sanity’ to rattled mining sector

BUSINESS
CHRIS MFULA ZAMBIA’S newly-appointed mines minister said on Tuesday that the government will ensure stability and predictability in the mining sector, seeking to allay fears of royalty hikes. Paul Kabuswe also said the government must root out corruption in mining, which is the engine of Zambia's economy. "We may not do everything in the coming budget but I can assure you that sanity will be brought back to the mining sector before 2026," Kabuswe said. Zambian bonds and the kwacha currency rallied after the election of businessman President Hichilema, who named Kabuswe mines minister last week. "We have to make…
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Jul
08
2021
By The African Mirror
Zambia’s Kaunda buried at offical site despite son’s challenge

Zambia’s Kaunda buried at offical site despite son’s challenge

NEWS
CHRIS MFULA  ZAMBIA’S founding president, Kenneth Kaunda, was laid to rest at the country's presidential burial site yesterday after the High Court dismissed a challenge by one of his sons that this would be against his wishes. Kaunda ruled Zambia from 1964, when the southern African nation won its independence from Britain, until his defeat in an election in 1991. He died on June 17 in a military hospital in Lusaka. Kaunda's son Kaweche on Tuesday challenged in court the government's plan to bury his father's remains at Embassy Park, where other former heads of state are buried and which…
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Jul
04
2021
By The African Mirror
Leaders bid farewell to “KK”

Leaders bid farewell to “KK”

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER WITH white handkerchiefs, a 21 gun salute, a military flypast, song and praise, Zambia today bid farewell to its famous son, Kenneth Kaunda, its founding president who passed away at 96. Southern African heads of states and government today paid glowing tributes to Kaunda under whose leadership Zambia played a key role in the liberation of their countries. Kaunda led Zambia to independence from British colonial rule in 1964 and backed freedom movements that overcame colonial settlers and brought majority rule to Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Former President of Tanzania Jakaya Kikwete, speaking on…
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Jun
18
2021
By The African Mirror
Africa mourns beloved hero “KK”

Africa mourns beloved hero “KK”

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER AFRICAN heads of state and their nations have paid warm tributes to Dr Kenneth Kauda (97), the continent's liberation hero and founding president of Zambia, who has passed on. Kaunda’s Zambia contributed immensely to the liberation of many African countries, particularly those in southern Africa, including South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. At great cost, he hosted the ANC and other liberation movements in Zambia, attracting attacks from apartheid South Africa and other colonial powers. Zambia has declared 21 days of national mourning in honour of Kaunda. President Edgar Lungu has declared that during this period, all activities…
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May
25
2021
By The African Mirror
African star makes Austrian Bundesliga history

African star makes Austrian Bundesliga history

SPORT
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER  RED Bull Salzburg has unearthed another gem. Zambian striker Patson Daka, currently the highest scoring African player, set an Austrian Bundesliga record netting three goals in a mere 11 minutes. Daka scored his first goal in 2 minutes 45 seconds and showed no signs of slowing down, achieving his brace in just under 5 minutes. In just 10 minutes and 28 seconds Daka would make history with his 27th league goal. The achievement comes in the wake of the 22-year-old striker being named 2020-21 Player of the Season. The Zambian has netted 27 goals after 27 league…
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Apr
28
2021
By The African Mirror
Zambia slams SA finance minister

Zambia slams SA finance minister

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER ZAMBIA has slammed South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni labelling his conduct undiplomatic and saying he is not fit for his position in government. Zambia, a political ally of SA, was angered by Mboweni Twitter post in which he said the Lusaka Airport was not much of an airport.  Dora Siliya, Zambia’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services and chief government spokesperson was scathing in her response to Mboweni’s social media post. Siliya said the Zambian government was extremely disturbed by Mboweni’s conduct “which totally demonstrated that he is unfit to occupy public office”. The minister said…
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Oct
27
2020
By The African Mirror
Small efforts can protect farmers from pesticides. Insights from Zambia

Small efforts can protect farmers from pesticides. Insights from Zambia

ENVIRONMENT
JOSEPH GOEB, Research Associate, Michigan State University VEGETABLE production, tomato production in particular, is an important source of income for many smallholder farmers in Zambia. It can provide them with gross margins that are much higher than maize, the dominant field crop. But these higher returns come with nearly ubiquitous crop loss risks from pests. Two commonly reported pests are bollworms and nematodes. These can dramatically reduce the amount of tomatoes that meet quality standards. To address this, farmers in Zambia are starting to use more pesticides. A trend that can be seen in many African countries, such as Ethiopia…
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Aug
23
2020
By The African Mirror
Zambia’s COVID-19 home-based care relieves health facilities

Zambia’s COVID-19 home-based care relieves health facilities

COVID-19
SHORTLY after Zambia reported its first cases of COVID-19 in March 2020, the country’s National Public Health Institute launched intensive, targeted screenings for cases in high-risk populations and locations. In Nakonde, a town on the border with Tanzania, the screenings revealed a huge number of infections. “We recorded 400 cases in three days and knew hospital capacity in the area would not be able to handle so many patients at a time,” says Dr Paul Zulu, an infectious disease specialist and the national Incident Manager for COVID-19. “We had to take immediate measures or face severe overstretching of our hospitals.…
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