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THE MILLS ARE GRINDING TO A HALT

Nearly half of the 307 Zambia Cooperative Federation (ZCF) solar-powered milling plants in Eastern Province have stopped working, several have been abandoned by cooperatives and 30% have had solar panels stolen, MakanDay has established.

Christopher Bazilio Banda - Chipata (Eastern Province)

December 2, 2021

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MAKANDAY HAS NEW WEBSITE

MAKANDAY Media Centre’s new re-designed website is now live! The redesign emphasises a new digital upgrade that will see an increase in MAKANDAY’s online presence, readership and website traffic.

Staff Writer

November 27, 2021

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NEW ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT HAUNTED BY “SICK” DRUG SECTOR

Ministry of Health is in serious negotiations with creditors to either reschedule or revise the K2.2 billion owed to suppliers of medicine and health equipment as part of government’s resolve to ease its debt burden, MakanDay understands.

Staff Writer

November 24, 2021

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The UAE’s record on illicit finance raises concerns for its relationship with the world’s poorest continent, experts say.

In 2018, the son of the president of the island nation of Comoros was back home in the capital city of Moroni and looking to make a buck.

Will Fitzgibbon Image: KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images

November 17, 2021

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While Zambia’s history is undoubtedly long, when reading many accounts of contemporary events, it almost appears as though it did not exist

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FEBRUARY 2 1964 Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula’s Shadow Cabinet is formed as a government in the waiting. Nkumbula promises to "breathe down the nec

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ZAMBIA, DEBT AND THE IMF: a turbulent history

As Zambia enters a new phase in its 56-year membership of the International Monetary Fund, an academic paper by Professor Oliver Saasa provides an excellent analysis of the country’s past dealings with the Washington D.C. based institution.

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November 4, 2021

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Gliding the winds of hope

While gliding the winds of hope the Hichilema administration promises in its fledgling days of leadership...

Gabriel Pollen

August 28, 2021

THE MILLS ARE GRINDING TO A HALT

Christopher Bazilio Banda - Chipata (Eastern Province)

December 2, 2021

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MAKANDAY HAS NEW WEBSITE

MAKANDAY Media Centre’s new re-designed website is now live! The redesign emphasises a new digital upgrade that will see an increase in MAKANDAY’s online presence, readership and website traffic.

Staff Writer

November 27, 2021

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NEW ZAMBIAN GOVERNMENT HAUNTED BY “SICK” DRUG SECTOR

Staff Writer

November 24, 2021

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The UAE’s record on illicit finance raises concerns for its relationship with the world’s poorest continent, experts say.

In 2018, the son of the president of the island nation of Comoros was back home in the capital city of Moroni and looking to make a buck.

Will Fitzgibbon Image: KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images

November 17, 2021

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