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Can Zambia's Financial Intelligence Centre Shield Its Citizens?

As the name of former Zambian President, Lungu, emerges in the Swazi Secrets Leaks, shedding light on over 890,000 internal records from the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit.

Charles Mafa

April 22, 2024

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Zambia tallies the costs of mining for electric batteries

Still reeling from environmental and public health problems caused by lead mining 30 years ago, the country now faces growing manganese demand for electric batteries. Oscar Nkala investigates

Oscar Nkala

April 17, 2024

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About the Swazi Secrets investigation

This is a multi-partner investigation coordinated by ICIJ. ICIJ coordinated a team of 38 journalists across 11 countries, including Zambia. It unveils the role of the kingdom of Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, as a potential conduit in Southern Africa's gold smuggling economy.

ICIJ

April 16, 2024

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Life After Lead Poisoning

After a rigorous six-month investigation, conducted by Nigeria-based The Colonist Report Africa, it was revealed that the failure to thoroughly 'cover the mine' in Kabwe persists, impacting generations born both before and after its inception.

The Colonist Report Africa

April 15, 2024

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A SOUTH AFRICA-ZAMBIA PARTNERSHIP PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONG PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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June 20, 2023

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ZAMBIA-BORN TECH INNOVATOR SPEARHEADS 4IR IN AFRICA

Zinhle Dlamini Mugabe

February 3, 2023

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Zambia-China relations in the media in 2023 – A friendship with benefits?

Dr. Hamusokwe explores pivotal moments shaping the relationship between Zambia and China, ranging from historical debt defaults to strategic geopolitical maneuvers, examining them through the diverse perspectives presented by various media platforms.

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Can Zambia's Financial Intelligence Centre Shield Its Citizens?

As the name of former Zambian President, Lungu, emerges in the Swazi Secrets Leaks, shedding light on over 890,000 internal records from the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit.

Charles Mafa

April 22, 2024

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Zambia tallies the costs of mining for electric batteries

Still reeling from environmental and public health problems caused by lead mining 30 years ago, the country now faces growing manganese demand for electric batteries. Oscar Nkala investigates

Oscar Nkala

April 17, 2024

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ICIJ

April 16, 2024

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Life After Lead Poisoning

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April 15, 2024

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