[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and Zambia have agreed to work together towards removing barriers that hinder trade and investment between the people of the two countries.

[Times of Zambia] SOMEWHERE in May 2014, I stated that in an economy where market forces are sensitive and swiftly responsive to any major economic statement and positive occurrence, the prices of mealie-meal could have that week started coming down.

[Times of Zambia] Millers have this year witnessed a drop in the maize moisture content, a situation that has delayed the opening of the marketing season.

[Times of Zambia] AN economist has tipped businesses on how to drive more benefits from events as the country prepares to host the 41st Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) and the 4th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) of the AU and the Regional Economic Communities (RECS) next month.

[Africa Renewal] In Chipata, now nicknamed 'Amsterdam', cycling is transit and livelihood

[The Conversation Africa] Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most deadly infectious diseases. Around 9.9 million people around the world fell ill with the disease in 2020 and an estimated 1.5 million people died.

[DW] In Africa, where many countries outlaw homosexuality, LGBT people live in fear of attacks and imprisonment.

[New Frame] The country's discriminatory laws and societal attitudes towards queer people mean each bit of help they do receive requires caution, patience and a network of sympathetic friends.

[Times of Zambia] KAPESIKA Energy and Petroleum Limited says the recent boost in investor confidence and Government's ambitious target of reaching three million tonnes copper production in the next decade will create more demand for energy products.

[UN News] Zambia's plan to abolish the death penalty adds to the growing global chorus against the practice, the UN Human Rights Office, OHCHR, said on Friday in welcoming the decision.

[Nyasa Times] The Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe adjourned to 3 June, 2022 hearing of the defence in the MK53 million wildlife crime involving Zambian national, Kelby Roy Malambo.

[allAfrica] The U.S. Senate moved a bit closer to confirmation of President Biden's nominees for six key ambassadorial posts in Africa with a hearing on Tuesday. [Watch]

[Chatham House] The call to action for the mining sector must be supported by continued improvements to the domestic operating environment and bring along regional partners.

[State Department] The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

[The Conversation Africa] The use of herbicides - substances that control unwanted plants - is on the rise across Africa. This trend has been referred to by some researchers as the "herbicide revolution". This trend is driven by cheap herbicides flooding into the continent from Asia and global agrochemical companies discovering Africa's emerging markets. Also, rural wages have risen due to rural-urban migration and structural transformation.

[Times of Zambia] Unveiling 'The New Dawn's current socio-economic development strategy calls for urgent access details to be an instant game-changer!

[New Zimbabwe] ZAMBIA has sent a 10 member delegation to assess how the Zimbabwean government is managing its transport sector working alongside private players.

[Times of Zambia] A RETIRED midwife on the Copperbelt has expressed concern over the alleged mushrooming of private surgery clinics that are offering unsafe abortions in various townships.

[Daily Maverick] Investors are buying President Hakainde Hichelema's narrative of 'New Dawn' change, but remain sceptical about South Africa's vague promises to break bureaucratic logjams in its mining sector.

[Times of Zambia] MOPANI Copper Mines (MCM) Plc is excited with the Government's current policy direction in the mining sector which seeks to stir growth.

[The Herald] A Zambian Parliamentary delegation is in the country on a five-day visit.

[Times of Zambia] THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has issued an alert to the financial sector urging it to be vigilant on cyber security threat after it experienced a partial disruption to some of its Information Communication Technology (ICT) applications.

[New Dawn] LONDON, United Kingdom, 10 May 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Amnesty International and the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) have applied to intervene in an unprecedented class action lawsuit in a case brought by a group of Zambian children and women against the mining giant Anglo American in South Africa, the organizations have announced after filing papers today. The claimants are seeking compensation for the long-term impacts of lead mining in Kabwe, Zambia.

[The Herald] FOUR Zimbabwean riders, including the iconic Nyamupfukudza siblings, Victor and Tadiwanashe, reminded the continent just how good they are when they pulled up classy performances in the fourth round of the 2022 Zambian Motocross Championships at the Eureka Moto Park in Lusaka, Zambia, on Sunday.

[CAF] Red Arrows have been crowned the Super League champions in Zambia. This is their second title of the league following their triumph in the 2004 season. Arrows bagged the season with a match to go in the league.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) has invited private sector companies to the Lusaka Business Indaba and Expo scheduled for 27-28 May, 2022, in Lusaka, Zambia.

[State Department] Under Secretary of State Jose W. Fernandez will travel to Cape Town, South Africa, May 9-11, and Lusaka, Zambia, May 12-13, to engage with government officials, business, and members of civil society to support our shared objectives regarding trade and investment, public health and environment programs, and pandemic relief.

[Africa Renewal] The initiative will help develop battery value chain and create jobs.

[The Herald] In yet another show of confidence in Zimbabwe's aviation market, Air Botswana has announced the re-commencement of flights between Gaborone, Harare and Lusaka with effect from today.

[DW] In places such as Cameroon, Guinea Bissau, Rwanda or post-coup Mali, the media's vigilance extends well beyond issues that matter to the public. Journalists are forced to watch their own backs -- and data, too.

[The Herald] NYAMUPFUKUDZA siblings, Tadiwanashe and Victors, are set to spread their footprints in the motocross circles across the region when they take part in the Eureka Championships scheduled for Lusaka, Zambia, next week.

[New Zimbabwe] Officials in the border town have pleaded with immigration authorities to relax temporary border pass conditions to allow locals to cross into Zambia to buy basic commodities.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Lionesses have been drawn with neighbors Uganda and Zambia ahead of this weekend's Africa 7s, which will also double up as a qualifier for the Women's Rugby Sevens World Cup.

[Times of Zambia] President Hakainde Hichilema is today expected to launch the Public Private Dialogue (PPD) Forum, which seeks to strengthen private sector engagement in Zambia's economic development.

[Times of Zambia] The United States (US)'s 2021 Zambia Human Rights report has highlighted massive human right violations and criminalities in the run up to the August, 12, 2021 general elections under the Patriotic Front (PF) administration.

[TechCrunch] Zambian card issuing fintech Union54 has raised $12 million in a seed extension round led by Tiger Global. Other participating investors in this financing round include existing ones such as Vibe VC and new investors Earl Grey Capital and Packy Mccormick's Not Boring Capital.

[CPJ] Lusaka -- Zambian authorities must investigate an alleged police assault of community reporter Eric Chiyuka and immediately drop the charges of assault against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday.

[Times of Zambia] Health Minister Sylvia Masebo has cautioned society against discriminating against people with tuberculosis (TB).

[The Conversation Africa] In developing countries, and the sub-Saharan region especially, the scale of unmet basic needs is enormous. It is estimated that 3 billion people in the developing world subsist on less than US$2 a day per person.

[New Times] Rwanda has signed a total of seven agreements with Zambia as the two countries seek to deepen bilateral relations.

[New Times] Rwanda has signed seven agreements with Zambia as the two countries seek to deepen bilateral relations.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has arrived in Livingstone, Zambia for a two-day state visit.

[UNEP] As the sun sets in central Zambia, orange rays reflect across the Lukanga Swamp, a vast wetland spanning 2,600 km2.

[UNEP] Located in Zambia's North-Western Province, the greater Kafue National Park and West Lunga ecosystem complex was once home to an abundance of ancient rosewood trees and a host of other endemic and endangered species.

[Premium Times] There has been a confirmed death after the World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Ghana and the NFF may have violated some FIFA security regulations

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Zambian husband and wife crew of Leroy and Urshlla Gomes will be looking to conquer the demanding Kenyan terrain when the second round of the FIA African Rally Championship (ARC) gets underway in Naivasha this weekend.

[Times of Zambia] AS the world increasingly looks toward an energy transition, Zambia can take advantage of the appetite for electric vehicles to be in the queue of prospects as a key supplier of the green revolution.

[Daily News] NAMUNGO said the four friendly matches they have lined up in Lusaka, Zambia will help them to shape their squad before the resumption of the NBC Premier League fixtures.

[African Arguments] But now by President Hichilema, the man who vowed to rescue it.

[Egypt Online] Acting Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar on Sunday discussed at a meeting with Zambian Ambassador in Cairo Topply M Lubaya means of boosting cooperation in scientific, research and health fields.