Zambia
Tracked across 76 events · 2602 articles · First seen Feb 12, 2025 · Last active Aug 24, 2026
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Domestic
Impact: Zambia is the country holding the election; the event will determine its political and economic direction.
Jul 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Zambia is the central focus, aiming to triple copper output to 3 million tons. The election and policy reforms are critical to attracting investment and achieving growth, with positive sentiment from copper demand and investment inflows.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Zambia held a general election on August 13, 2026, with President Hakainde Hichilema of the Zambia — United Party for National Development winning a second five-year term with about 60% of the vote, defeating opposition…
Impact: The country held a disputed election; its economic recovery and political stability are central to investor confidence and regional stability.
Aug 10, 2026 · 248 articles
Business
Impact: Zambia is diversifying its mining sector away from copper by promoting gold exploration and formalizing small-scale mining, which is expected to boost its economy and mineral industry.
May 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Zambia's copper smelters, Mopani and Chambishi, are undergoing extended maintenance, which will reduce the nation's copper output and sulphuric acid supply. The country has also tightened controls on sulphuric acid exports to protect local industry.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Impact: Zambia has successfully deployed the world's first commercial five-band LampSite solution, enhancing its 5G indoor connectivity and user experience, which is expected to boost its market position and customer satisfaction.
Jun 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
At the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week and Exhibition held in Durban, South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) highlighted a five-year regional project on responsible and inclusive energy transition mineral value chains. Led by…
Impact: Major copper producer; local processing could increase export value and economic diversification.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer and hosts tens of thousands of artisanal miners, making it a key location for the bond's pilot program.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Country where Scott served and died; event is national.
Jul 15, 2026 · 27 articles
Business
Impact: Zambia is a focal country where the initiative was highlighted, with over 300 schools already connected, benefiting students and teachers.
Jul 08, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Impact: Zambia was previously placed on the visa bond list, indicating a continued trend of stricter US visa requirements for its citizens.
Jan 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
An overloaded government-operated passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on August 11, 2026, due to strong winds and overcapacity. The vessel, authorized for 90 passengers, was carrying at least 161 people, including adults,…
Impact: As the neighboring country sharing the lake, Zambia is indirectly affected through regional transport and tourism links.
Aug 12, 2026 · 33 articles
Business
Impact: Zambia's mining output and corporate hard-currency sales influence the Zambia — Zambian kwacha.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Zambia>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at risk of Ebola infection due to the regional spread.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
Business
Impact: Diplomatic envoys from Zambia attended the event, indicating potential for future cooperation in building materials and infrastructure.
May 25, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Airtel Africa's investments and partnerships in Zambia are supporting national development, including connecting schools to the internet and fostering innovation through programs like the Zambia — Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority Innovation Challenge.
Jul 04, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Impact: Zambia is a significant borrower from China, facing debt sustainability challenges.
Jul 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Zambia's manufacturers association CEO urged innovation and automation, indicating Zambia's focus on industrial competitiveness.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Zambia showed signs of progress in reducing hunger.
Jul 15, 2026 · 41 articles
International
Impact: Major copper producer; could benefit from local processing and value addition as proposed by WTO.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Saw over 50% decline in PrEP access, reflecting severe impact of funding cuts in sub-Saharan Africa.
Jul 21, 2026 · 68 articles
Business
BeOne Medicines, together with the Kashmir Care Foundation and The Max Foundation, announced the renewal of their partnership through 2028 to expand access to BRUKINSA (zanubrutinib) for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in…
Impact: Zambia is a potential new country for program expansion, which could bring BRUKINSA access to patients there for the first time.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2026 Global Alliance World Public Relations Forum, scheduled to take place in Abuja from November 15 to 21, 2026. The event, themed 'Deepening Responsible Communications', is expected…
Impact: President's participation highlights regional cooperation.
Aug 20, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Impact: Zambia is among the 19 countries affected by the United States' partial visa suspension.
Dec 22, 2025 · 12 articles
International
Impact: Zambia is one of the mineral-rich regions linked by the Lobito Corridor railway, which receives U.S. financial support.
Apr 19, 2026 · 21 articles
Accidents
Impact: Zambia>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.
May 18, 2026 · 505 articles
Business
Impact: Stardust Solar plans to use part of the proceeds to advance its utility-scale energy project in Zambia, indicating continued investment in the country's renewable energy sector.
Jun 26, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Zambia is a member of HealthAI's network; Portugal's entry expands the network but has no direct impact on Zambia.
Jul 16, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Zambian students are among those enrolled at the Tanzania — Zanzibar campus.
Jul 20, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Zambia is noted as a location for new copper projects improving supply outlook.
Jul 16, 2026 · 42 articles
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Zambia restructured debtsZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia raided residence Brian MundubileZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia secured debt restructuringZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia defaulted on debt ChinaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia arrested opposition figures Brian MundubileZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia arrested opposition figures Zambia — National Restoration PartyZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Hakainde Hichilema restructured foreign debt ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia restored IMF programme International Monetary FundZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia launched Eurobond buybackZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Hakainde Hichilema courted investors ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Hakainde Hichilema courted investors ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Hakainde Hichilema courted investors ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia seeks to diversifyZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia arrested suspectsZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia — Tonse Alliance accused government of raid ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Brian Mundubile accused military of interference ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Volker Türk urged stop arbitrary arrests ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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European Union Election Observation Mission issued preliminary report ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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European Union criticized electoral process ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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United Nations Human Rights Council urged halt to arrests ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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United Nations urged Zambia to stop arrests ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia — National Restoration Party rejected militia claims ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia — National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity rejected militia claims ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia accused United StatesZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia deployed policeZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia sought refuge Brian MundubileZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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South Africa ruled in favor of family ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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European Union reported biased state media ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Southern African Development Community recorded intimidation and violence ZambiaZambia re-elects Hichilema...
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Zambia and Mauritania established diplomatic relations in 1971, yet their curren
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Mauritania and Zambia maintain formal diplomatic relations established in 1971,
Tonga
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Zambia has minimal direct engagement with Tonga, marked by very low trade volume
Dominica
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Zambia maintains friendly diplomatic relations with Dominica, largely through sh
Tonga
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Tonga maintains minimal direct relations with Zambia, characterized by negligibl
Dominica
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Dominica maintains friendly diplomatic relations with Zambia, primarily through
The Gambia
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Zambia has minimal diplomatic and trade relations with The Gambia, characterized
The Gambia
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The Gambia maintains minimal diplomatic and trade relations with Zambia, with ve
Gabon
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Zambia shares a neutral and distant regional relationship with Gabon, characteri
Antigua and Barbuda
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Zambia has minimal direct engagement with Antigua and Barbuda, reflecting their
Turkmenistan
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Zambia has virtually no direct interaction with Turkmenistan, with their relatio
Gabon
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Gabon maintains standard, neutral diplomatic relations with Zambia, with minimal
Antigua and Barbuda
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Antigua and Barbuda maintains standard, distant diplomatic relations with Zambia
Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan maintains no significant diplomatic, economic, or military ties wit
Zimbabwe
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Zambia maintains stable, neighborly relations with Zimbabwe, characterized by sh
Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe shares a border and regional connectivity networks with Zambia, maintai
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