Tag Archives: Lusaka

26Oct/25

A brief profile: Who is Makebi Zulu?

October 26, 2025LegalDeath and state funeral of Edgar Lungu, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Edgar Lungu, Government of the Republic of Zambia v Lungu Family & Others, In Zambia, Lungu, Lusaka, Makebi Zulu, Malambo, Presidents of Zambia, Zambia, Zuluadmin

Oct. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Zulu is a Zambian lawyer and politician with a significant background in both law and public service.

Key details include: Continue reading →

15Jan/24

Beyond the Minerals: Uncovering the Vibrant Tapestry of DR Congo and Zambia

January 15, 2024EconomyBenda Bilili, Chansa, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Emmanuel Iduma, Joseph Conrad, Least developed countries, Lusaka, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Zambezi, Zambiaadmin

Sept. 15, 2023 /Economy/ — While the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia are indeed known for their mineral wealth, particularly copper and cobalt, their identities extend far beyond these resources. Let’s dive deeper into the rich tapestry of these fascinating African nations: Continue reading →

10Oct/23

THALES TO MODERNISE ZAMBIA’S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL WITH LATEST TOPSKY ATC SOLUTION

October 10, 2023TransportAir navigation service providers, Air traffic control, Alice Pruvot, Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast, Avionics, CANAC 2, Controller–pilot data link communications, Cyril Einaudi, Livingstone, Lusaka, TopSky, Zambia, Zambia Airports Corporation Limitedadmin

Thales, Tue, Oct 10 2023 – Following the contract signed in 2014 with Zambia Airports Corporation Limited(ZACL), Thales is modernising the ATC (air traffic control) centres at Lusaka and Livingstone international airports in Zambia.
Thales is expanding its TopSky – ATC air traffic control automation solution with two new applications. The first is Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), which allows clear and secure dialogue between pilots and controllers. The second is Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract (ADS-C), which automatically transmits aircraft flight status reports to ATM systems on the ground. Continue reading →

05Oct/23

Barrick Strengthens Zambia Partnership, Invests in Major Expansion of Lumwana Mine

October 5, 2023FinanceBarrick, Barrick Gold, Economy of Zambia, Equinox Minerals, Forward-looking statement, Hakainde Hichilema, Kathy du Plessis, Lumwana, Lumwana mine, Lusaka, Mark Bristow, Mining, North-Western Province, North-Western Province, Zambia, Richard Peattie, Russia, Ukraine, Zambiaadmin

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Barrick’s transformation of its Lumwana mine into a world-class producer will provide strong impetus for the government’s thrust to revive the country’s copper industry, president and chief executive Mark Bristow said yesterday after a meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema.
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30Aug/23

How do I create a model in Google Cloud?

August 30, 2023FashionGoodwill ambassador, Harper's Bazaar, Lake Victoria, Las Vegas, Louis Vuitton, Lusaka, Mwanza, Petita Mwanza, Supermodel, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, United Nations goodwill ambassadors, Zambiaadmin

Petita Mwanza is a Zambian supermodel who was the first African model to walk the runway for Google Cloud. She is known for her work with brands such as Dior, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. She is also a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment. Continue reading →

18Jul/23

Kamala Harris grew up in Kamwala Town, Lusaka in Zambia

July 18, 2023EconomyCanada, Hakainde Hichilema, Harris family, In Zambia, India, Kamala, Kamala Harris, Lusaka, Maya, Mike Pence, Montreal, Monze, OAKLAND, P. V. Gopalan, Shyamala Gopalan, United States, Zambiaadmin

July 17, 2023 /Politics/ — Kamala Harris was born in Oakland, California, and Hakainde Hichilema was born in Monze, Zambia. However, they have both visited Zambia and have expressed an interest in the country. In March 2023, Kamala Harris visited Zambia as part of a tour of Africa. She met with President Hichilema and other officials to discuss issues of democracy, governance, and economic development. Hakainde Hichilema has also visited the United States on several occasions. In 2019, he met with then-Vice President Mike Pence to discuss trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. Continue reading →

26Jun/23

The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation 2023

June 26, 2023FinanceEnvironmental tax, Global minimum corporate tax rate, International Institute for Sustainable Development, International taxation, Lusaka, Natural resource, Tax, Tax reform, Taxation in China, Zambiaadmin

June 26 (Finance) — The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation 2023 is being hosted by Zambia. The conference will take place from June 26 to 28, 2023 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia.

The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation is a significant event that will bring together government officials, industry representatives, and civil society organizations to discuss the future of resource taxation. The conference will focus on the following key challenges: Continue reading →

20Jun/23

How Salma Sky influenced R&B music in Zambia.

June 20, 2023MusicAfrica, Bemba, Geography of Africa, Given names, Lusaka, Music of Zambia, Salma, Salma Dodia, Salma Sky, Spotify, Zambia, Zambian musicadmin

June 20, 2023 /Entertainment/ — Salma Sky was born in Lusaka, Zambia, to a Zambian father and a Lebanese mother. She began her music career at a young age, singing in church and at school events. In her early twenties, she took a hiatus from music to pursue a modeling career, but she eventually returned to music and began writing and recording her own songs. Continue reading →

19Jun/23

‘Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation’ and the ‘Kenneth Kaunda Memorial Public Lecture’ brief history

June 19, 2023PoliticsAfrica, Countries, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Kenneth Kaunda, Lusaka, Nigeria, Pretoria, Prime Ministers of Zambia, South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, Zambiaadmin

June 19, 2023 /Politics/ — The Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation was founded in 1989 by former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. The foundation’s mission is to “provide care, support, and education to children orphaned by or affected by HIV/AIDS.”

The foundation is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, and has offices in several other African countries. It operates a number of programs, including: Continue reading →

25May/23

Ronaldinho is in Zambia

May 25, 2023FootballAfrica, Association football, Barcelona, FIFA 100, FIFA Confederations Cup, Hakainde Hichilema, Lusaka, Ronaldinho, Zambiaadmin

May 25, 2023 /Sport/ — Ronaldinho is in Zambia to play in an exhibition match against the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad. The match will be played on May 26, 2023, at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Ronaldinho is a former Barcelona player and one of the most famous footballers in the world. He is expected to draw a large crowd to the match. The match is being organized by Kings of Africa Sports, a company that promotes football in Africa. The company hopes that the match will help to raise the profile of football in Zambia and attract more investment in the sport. Continue reading →