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Zimnbabwe, Zambia going ahead with Batoga Gorge project
08 Jan 2026 19:55 GMT
… a critical phase. Engineering and environmental studies have officially commenced, with … a stable and sustainable electricity supply for both Zambia and Zimbabwe, complementing … economic development, and enhance regional energy cooperation.
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Why 2026 Could Be Africa’s Breakthrough Year for Clean Energy
07 Jan 2026 14:55 GMT
… of global electricity supply, while coal’s share … Faso, Nigeria and Zambia, are now planning utility … lack access to electricity. Renewable energy, particularly decentralised solar … clean energy transition, therefore, is not only an environmental necessity …
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Africa: Trends to watch in 2026
06 Jan 2026 18:58 GMT
… ’s plans to renegotiate oil, gas and mining contracts agreed … its heavy reliance on coal-based energy, exports such as … Practice and our partners Environmental Defence Fund will continue … youth-led demonstrations over electricity outages and water shortages. …
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Peter Mutharika’s first 100 days: A decisive turn toward prosperity and stability
11 Jan 2026 01:05 GMT
… ’s efforts to stabilize electricity supply have paid dividends, … economic stability, fostering an environment where savings grow in … tons of maize from Zambia.
This intervention has been … in a stable and peaceful environment.
These accomplishments, achieved in …
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New People’s Pact unveiled
10 Jan 2026 19:01 GMT
… rising food prices, electricity tariffs and basic household … economic justice by prioritising Zambian workers and businesses, … across government programmes.
Highlighting Zambia’s agricultural potential, … suited to each agro-ecological zone, and distributed …
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Opposition infighting is undermining any real chance of a 2026 victory
10 Jan 2026 18:53 GMT
… At a time when Zambians are struggling under economic … own energy and resources.
The irony is painful. Zambians are … this is possible in an environment of endless internal conflict. … The pattern is consistent.
Zambians deserve honesty. If sections of …
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MWILA SAYS OPPOSITION RISKS BEING OVERTAKEN AS POLITICAL CLIMATE SHIFTS
10 Jan 2026 10:34 GMT
… changing political and economic environment, arguing that time is … Mwila explained that as electricity supply improved and economic indicators … appeared dignified, “many Zambians saw it for what … Mr. Mwila warned that Zambians were “tired of unity that …
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Africa 2026: Elections without viable option, jobs
09 Jan 2026 19:06 GMT
… presiding over fragile security environments and ruling through a … inputs essential to the energy transition – including copper, … face a stubborn obstacle: electricity. Despite new investments, large … competition persist – notably in Zambia and Cape Verde – …
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What you should know about rangelands and pastoralism
09 Jan 2026 10:48 GMT
… (IUCN) and the UN Environment Programme, rangelands cover over 50 … of the Brazilian Cerrado and Zambia’s Silowana Complex are just … as tree plantations or renewable energy projects. This is driven … other actions to be good environmental stewards, such as by …
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Confidence as currency: The role of governance in financial stability
09 Jan 2026 09:39 GMT
… and communication strengthen stability. Zambia has rebuilt significant investor confidence … external support.
Transparency became Zambia’s strongest currency. South … around environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials have attracted green-energy …