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MTN signs Copenhagen Communiqué
The MTN Group is one of the latest signatories to the Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change. As a signatory to the Copenhagen Communiqué on Climate Change, the MTN Group has joined others in calling for environmentally-friendly practices.
MXit explores mobile banking in Africa
According to MXit,the mobile social network and instant messenger, globally, mobile banking will become three times more popular than traditional banking by 2011. MXit plans to explore this opportunity as it offers banks in Africa a transaction platform that would eliminate entry barriers including data costs.
First European wins in ARC contest
WASHINGTON, DC: The National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), late last week, announced the fourth-round winners of its Africa Rural Connect (ARC) online contest. The first place winner is from Sweden while the second and third place winners are from Malawi and Tanzania.
US$15 000 for winning project proposal at AFIF09
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Delegates attending the Africa Finance & Investment Forum 2009 (AFIF09) in December 2009 are invited to put forward their development project ideas to be considered for the EMRC-AfDB Project Incubator Award grand prize of US$15 000.
Zain Nigeria awarded at 2009 NITTA
LAGOS: Zain Nigeria, at the weekend, was awarded Best Customer Care Operator of the Year in Nigeria, at the 2009 Nigeria Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards (NITTA).
Zambia: The Post editor-in-chief appears in court

LUSAKA: David Simusamba on 17 November 2009 appeared in court to answer to the charges of contempt of court leveled against him and the Post newspaper. He is being charged with one count of contempt of court contrary to Section 116 of the Penal Code chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. 23 Nov 2009 07:42


Zambian journo cleared of porn charges

LUSAKA: A Zambian journalist was acquitted on Monday, 16 November 2009 of pornography charges after emailing unpublished pictures of a woman giving birth on the sidewalk outside a hospital during a doctors' strike. 17 Nov 2009 10:06




FNB officially launches Zambia operation

LUSAKA: First National Bank announced yesterday, 27 October 2009, the launch of its Zambia operation. The operation was officially opened by the president of Zambia, President Rupiah Banda. The company's banking license was issued on 25 November 2008. 28 Oct 2009 10:20


Veteran Zambian editor charged with contempt

NEW YORK: The editor-in-chief of Zambia's largest newspaper was criminally charged for the second time on Wednesday, 14 October 2009 after running an op-ed critical of controversial pornography charges against a journalist, according to local journalists and news reports. 16 Oct 2009 07:30


ZAMBIA: State warns My TV for airing Muvi TV content

LUSAKA: The Zambian government on 5 September 2009 warned My Television (My TV) and other satellite broadcasters operating in Zambia, to desist from providing a broadcasting platform to other radio and television stations whose frequencies are restricted to specific areas. 10 Sep 2009 07:31




Zambian paper's staff summoned on contempt charges

NEW YORK: A magistrate in Zambia issued a summons today for the entire editorial staff of the southern African country's largest independent newspaper to appear in court on Wednesday, 2 September 2009 on contempt charges, according to local journalists and news reports. The ruling was prompted by an op-ed commenting on the prosecution of the paper's news editor. 1 Sep 2009 12:33


Economy-Zambia: Hard times on the Copperbelt

[Kelvin Kachingwe] LUANSHYA: Nowhere in Zambia is the impact of the global financial crisis being felt harder than in the copper and cobalt-rich province of the Copperbelt. 25 Jun 2009 09:56


Invest in Zambia and get Real Africa's rewards

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Zambians say their country is the Real Africa. The landlocked country might not be as superficially ‘flashy' as others, but the investment opportunities abound and can hit one in the face like a ton of bricks. Delegates attending the Intra-Africa Business Breakfast hosted by Upbeat Marketing at Joburg's Michelangelo Hotel yesterday, Thursday 28 May 2009, got a glimpse of Zambia's potential if they choose to head north. 29 May 2009 08:03


ZAMBIA: Media resists calls for state regulation

[Kelvin Kachingwe] LUSAKA: After almost a decade of fighting for self-regulation, the Zambian media may finally have its wishes entrenched with constitutional protection. The new draft constitution of the country prohibits legislation that would undermine media freedom and administrative behaviour that could hinder the development of the sector. 1 Apr 2009 09:35


A better meal than maize-meal

SAMFYA: As food prices soar and stocks continue to fall, Zambians are finding it increasingly difficult to depend on maize and are being urged to look at a cheaper, drought- and pest-resistant alternative that already puts food on the table in the north of the country. 31 Mar 2009 16:19


ZAMBIA: Copper loses it shine and Copperbelt its jobs

LUANSHYA: The sharp fall in international copper prices is leading to huge job losses and deepening poverty in Zambia's economic heartland, Copperbelt Province. 23 Feb 2009 10:55


Engen invests extra $10 million in Zambia

Engen has invested an extra US$10 million in Engen Petroleum Zambia Limited (EPZL). The South African company made the announcement at a red carpet event on Thursday, 27 November, attended by dignitaries including Zambia's Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry; the Malaysian Ambassador to Zambia and Zimbabwe; and the South African High Commissioner to Zambia. 28 Nov 2008 15:36


Zambia: MPs call for regulation of media

On 13 November 2008, the members of parliament in Zambia called for the regulation of media organisations through the use of statutory instruments as opposed to self-regulation because of the alleged biased media coverage of the just ended presidential by-election. 18 Nov 2008 11:52


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