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Effects of COVID-19 Disease on the Zambian Mining Industry
By Webby Banda CTPD-Senior Researcher (Extractives)
The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has observed that Mineral commodity prices have plummeted in recent days...
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Sangwa urges President Lungu to declare state of emergency over Covid-19
Prominent Lusaka lawyer John Sangwa,S.C has urged President Edgar Lungu to declare a State of Public Emergency to combat the coronavirus.
In a letter dated...
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African Development Bank launches record breaking $3 billion “Fight COVID-19” Social Bond
The African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org) has raised an exceptional $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact...
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Will Africa see an exponential rise in Covid 19 cases during the winter season
As countries in the northern hemisphere hard hit by the novel corona virus cling to the hope that warmer weather will bring about a...
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When Covid-19 and OPEC Price War strikes Africa’s Oil & Gas Sector
African governments set to see decline in revenues; Exploration projects put on hold; Thousands of local jobs at risk if nothing is done.
While the...
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The COVID-19 Shock: Managing the Mining Sector in Zambia in a Period of Crisis
By Charlie B. Chilufya, S.J
Faced with rising debt, a depreciating currency and a quickly eroding international reserve, Zambia is limited in ways to keep...
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What is the Science Behind Some of Zambia’s COVID 19 Half Measures?
By Parkie Mbozi
Eight days ago, precisely on 18 March 2020, the inevitable hit the country: Zambia reported a twin case of the Coronavirus...
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A Call to Decisive Action: Zambia has opted for half measure responses to the deadly corona virus pandemic
By Dr. Nevers Mumba President
I wish to start by thanking the government and the health workers in particular for the determined efforts being made...