Recent Political and Economic Developments in Zambia
Recent Political and Economic Developments in Zambia
In 2005 April, Zambia was granted a debt relief package worth $3.8 billion by the World Bank in order to write off nearly 50% of its total debt.
In 2005 November, the president of Zambia declares a national emergency due to severe draught. The government of Zambia urged world community for food aid in order to feed millions of hungry Zambians.
In 2007 the government of Zambia introduces several economic reforms in order to lure foreign investors to invest in various development plans.
In 2007 February ? Chinese President Hu Jintao during his visit to Zambia inaugurated huge mining investment zone to provide big push to Zambian economy.
In 2007 May ? Former Zambian president Frederick Chiluba along with other four party members was accused of misusing $46 million illegally for personal gains. This case was heard by the British High Court.
In 2008 January ? Zambian government declared a state of emergency having a national disaster as it faced floods, which took the lives of more than 40 people.
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'Test and Treat' model offers new strategy for eradicating malaria - 07 Feb 2012
in southern Zambia, with colleagues from the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research
'Test and Treat' model offers new strategy for eradicating malaria - 07 Feb 2012
in southern Zambia, with colleagues from the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research
Viral level in blood main cause of HIV transmission in sexual intercourse - 13 Jan 2012
-Zambia HIV Research Group were behind the study. The study included 3,297 HIV
615 cadets pass out of Indian Military Academy in Dehradun - 10 Dec 2011
and Zambia besides those of United Kingdom, Pakistan and Bangladesh. (ANI)
India to take on Afghanistan today in SAFF cup - 03 Dec 2011
on Tuesday was thrashed on 0-5 by Zambia. However, India's two main striker Sunil
Amnesty under fire for demanding Bush's arrest during trip to Africa - 02 Dec 2011
or Zambia arresting the former president during his visit to the region on charges
Matt Damon on safe drinking water mission for developing nations - 28 Nov 2011
to improve access to clean water after meeting a 14-year-old girl in Zambia going
Insecticide-treated bed nets cut child mortality from malaria by 23 pc - 07 Sep 2011
of Washington, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Zambia
Manmohan Singh assures African nations of strong ties - 25 May 2011
, mineral-rich Zimbabwe, and Zambia's mining sector, among other countries. Both
Mosquito bug that kills malaria parasite identified - 13 May 2011
Institute at Macha, which is located in southern Zambia. About 25 percent
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