South Africa & Zambia
21 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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Business
South Africa: Hosted the event and holds significant manganese and platinum group metal reserves; stands to benefit from increased local beneficiation.
Zambia: Major copper producer; local processing could increase export value and economic diversification.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
South Africa: Hosted the late Edgar Lungu and is involved in regional affairs; its court ruled on Lungu's burial, but no direct impact on the election.
Zambia: 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
International
South Africa: South Africa is the host nation for the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project, receiving investment from the United States despite a diplomatic rift. The project aims to extract rare earth elements from industrial waste within its borders.
Zambia: 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
Business
South Africa: South Africa hosted the Murata Manufacturing, highlighting its role in promoting regional manufacturing cooperation.
Zambia: Zambia's manufacturers association CEO urged innovation and automation, indicating Zambia's focus on industrial competitiveness.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Africa: Deputy Health Minister Phaahla called for stronger domestic HIV financing in Africa.
Zambia: Saw over 50% decline in PrEP access, reflecting severe impact of funding cuts in sub-Saharan Africa.
Jul 21, 2026 · 68 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa is a major recipient of Chinese financing, potentially affected by the currency shift.
Zambia: Zambia is a significant borrower from China, facing debt sustainability challenges.
Jul 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
South Africa: Holds world's largest reserves of platinum and manganese; potential beneficiary of increased demand for critical minerals.
Zambia: Major copper producer; could benefit from local processing and value addition as proposed by WTO.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
South Africa: Northeast region and coastal areas face increased malaria risk.
Zambia: Southern African country where malaria risk is increasing.
Jul 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
South Africa: South Africa is a major market for MTN and IHS, with a significant tower portfolio. The acquisition will affect MTN's operations and infrastructure control in the country.
Zambia: Zambia is one of IHS's markets. The acquisition will bring its towers under MTN's ownership, potentially improving network control.
Aug 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Africa: South Africa, through its epidemiologists, is observing the Ebola outbreak and providing expert commentary on its rapid spread and challenges.
Zambia: 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
South Africa: Trial site and potential local manufacturer; high TB burden.
Zambia: Trial site; high TB burden.
Jul 16, 2026 · 14 articles
Domestic
South Africa: Mentioned in context of de Klerk and Lungu's death.
Zambia: Country where Scott served and died; event is national.
Jul 15, 2026 · 27 articles
Accidents
South Africa: South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response and was consulted on the PHECS declaration.
Zambia: 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
South Africa: South Africa is mentioned as one of the African markets where OTM's Mobucks platform provides access to subscribers, but not a primary focus of this partnership.
Zambia: Zambia is mentioned as one of the African markets where OTM's Mobucks platform provides access to subscribers, but not a primary focus of this partnership.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Zambia: Zambia is mentioned as one of the countries linked by Liquid Intelligent Technologies' fibre network, positioning Botswana as a regional hub.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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