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Malawi to reopen uranium mine in June

LILONGWE, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Malawi will resume uranium mine operations in June this year after over 10 years since the mine was closed due to low global prices, Minister of Mining Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma said.

EU allocates 150,000 euros for Zambia's cholera response

LUSAKA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) has allocated 150,000 euros to help Zambia's response to the cholera outbreak, a press statement released on Tuesday said.

13 people killed after boat capsizes in N. Zambia

LUSAKA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen people were killed and six others survived after a boat capsized in Zambia's northern province of Luapula, local media reported on Tuesday.

Zambia confirms first mpox death as infections rises to 31

LUSAKA, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Zambia on Thursday confirmed its first mpox-related death as the cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed infections reached 31 in the southern African nation.

Rwanda's economy expands by 8.9 percent in 2024

KIGALI, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Rwanda's economy recorded an 8.9 percent growth in 2024, supported by strong performances in the services, industry, and agriculture sectors, according to data released Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

WWF rues resurgence of rhino poaching in Zambia

LUSAKA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Zambia on Thursday expressed deep concern over the resurgence of rhino poaching in the southern African country.

Zambia's main emerald producer hails decision to suspend gem export duty

LUSAKA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Zambia's main emerald producer on Wednesday commended the government for its decision to suspend a 15-percent export duty on precious gemstones and metals.

Zambia records over 2.1 mln international tourists in 2024

LUSAKA, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Zambia received 2,199,820 foreign tourists in 2024, Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba said on Thursday.

Zambian power utility guarantees 7-hours daily supply

LUSAKA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Zambia's state-run power company announced Friday that it would begin supplying residential customers with seven hours of electricity daily after overcoming previous constraints.

Zambia assures stable HIV drug supply despite U.S. funding halt

LUSAKA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government on Thursday assured the public of a stable supply of life-saving HIV drugs despite the decision by the U.S. government, the major supplier, to halt the supply.

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