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CHOGM will provide an opportunity for Zambia to forge new partnerships

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Commonwealth Secretary-General BaronessPatricia Scotland QC, has urged Zambia to take advantage of the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) that will be held in Rwandato forge and enhance trade partnerships with Commonwealth Member States. And Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom His Excellency Lieutenant General Paul […]

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UK, keen to work with Zambia

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom United Kingdom Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development Andrew Stephenson has said the United Kingdom is keen to stand shoulder to shoulder with Zambia and work together. And Zambia’s Minister of General Education Hon. David Mubumba has thanked the UK […]

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World Bank committed to supporting Zambia’s education system

 By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom World Bank Global Director Education, Jaime Saavedra, has reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment to continue supporting Zambia’s general education system. Mr. Saavedra made the remarksduring a meeting held with Zambia’s General Education Minister David Mabumba, on the sidelines of the Education World Forum 2020 Global Summit for Education […]

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Mihova calls for more Zambia, UK trade

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom His Excellency Lieutenant General Paul Mihova has said the Mission is exploiting further the business opportunities in the UK to ensure sustained contribution to the Zambian economy. Lt. Gen. Mihova made the remarks when UK envoy to the Commonwealth, Philip Parham […]

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Investors told to honor their investment promises

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Mines and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa has told the Europe’s largest Mining and Investment forum that the Zambian Government takes a strong exception to safeguard the prudent management and development of the country’s finite mineral resources. Speaking on a panel of discussion at the Mines and Money […]

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Small scale mining, vital for the country’s development

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Mines and Minerals Development Minister Hon. Richard Musukwa, yesterday held a meeting with UK Department for International Trade (DIT) Mining and Infrastructure Specialist Ros Lund, and DIT Head of Mining Team Mark Smith and discussed  opportunities for Zambia-UK collaboration in various sectors including artisanal small scale mining. The […]

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