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This Startup Is Scaling Up A Low-Tech Way To Pull Massive Amounts Of Carbon From The Air
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Forbes
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To mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, it's crucial to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. It's a challenge startups are tackling with approaches like Direct Air Capture, which uses machines to harvest carbon from the air — a...
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OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA MR. Hakainde Hichilema
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA MR. Hakainde Hichilema Celestin Mambula Mukandila_Esq Lusaka District Lusaka Province Zambia 18th September, 2025 His Excellency Mr. Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia...
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Zambian farmers sue Chinese-linked mining firms for ecological catastrophe
New Delhi: Farmers in Zambia, in Central Africa, have filed an $80bn lawsuit against two Chinese-linked firms, blaming them for an "ecological catastrophe" after a dam that stored waste from copper mining collapsed in February. Millions of liters...
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Chinese mining firm ‘covered up toxic spill’ in Zambia
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The Times
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Farmers in Zambia are suing a Chinese-owned mining company they claim was responsible for one of the world’s worst environmental disasters. The government in Lusaka, which is renegotiating a $5.6 billion debt with Chinese lenders, has insisted...
Owner: Murdoch Family
New Würth Elektronik location in South Africa
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SA Instrumentation & Control
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New Würth Elektronik location in South Africa September 2025 News A new Würth Elektronik branch has opened in Brackenfell, Western Cape. The location operates under the name Wurth Electronics South Africa and will serve local customers, as well as...
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Zambian farmers sue two Chinese-linked firms over 'ecological catastrophe'
Zambian farmers have filed an $80bn (£58.5bn) lawsuit against two Chinese-linked firms, blaming them for causing 'ecological catastrophe' due to the collapse of a dam that stores waste from copper mining. Million of litres of highly acidic...
Owner: India Blooms News Service
Zambia’s 2026 election: How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents- Sishuwa Sishuwa
Zambia’s 2026 election: How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents By Sishuwa Sishuwa Zambia’s enviable record of 35 years of peaceful democratic elections appears to be under threat. With less than a year remaining before the...
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Zambia’s 2026 election: How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents
In a bid to secure another term, Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema is controlling the judiciary, tampering with legislation and limiting activities by the opposition ahead of next year’s elections. Photo: Supplied Zambia’s enviable record of 35 years of...
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Panama Commits to Technological Sovereignty Amid Security Risks
Panama’s Ministry of Public Security (Minseg) has reactivated the Inter-Agency Microwave Network project, a strategic initiative to modernize the communications of the nation’s security forces. The project is receiving support from the United...
Owner: American Government
THE UNSUNG SILENT HEROES TRANSFORMING ZAMBIA – DR.MUTALE NALUMANGO
Authored By; Mupishi Jones Her outstanding contributions especially to the education sector as well as governance system of our country earned her recognition to be conferred an honorary PhD of philosophy in education, leadership and management....
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Farmers set for breakthrough at Lusaka investment forum
By BUUMBA CHIMBULU OVER 24, 000 smallholder farmers are expected to benefit from the upcoming THRIVE 2030 National Investment Forum, scheduled for later this month in Lusaka. Jointly organised by World Vision Zambia and the AgriEn Network, the...
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Absa partners with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology to champion innovation through the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Absa is proud to partner with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) for the MEST Africa Challenge 2025, to champion African tech entrepreneurs striving to deliver technology driven solutions for an evolving continent....
Empowering Zambia’s Future: Education, Economy and Military as Pillars of Global Influence.
By Gift Mulenga, University of Zambia, International Relations Student. Zambia, a land-linked nation in Southern Africa, stands at a crossroads with the potential to elevate its global influence. With a rich legacy of prioritizing education, a...
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Chinese-linked mining firms sued over 'ecological catastrophe' in Zambia
Farmers in Zambia have filed an $80bn (£58.5bn) lawsuit against two Chinese-linked firms, blaming them for an "ecological catastrophe" caused by the collapse of a dam that stored waste from copper mining. Million of litres of highly acidic...
Owner: British Government
Low Syphilis Treatment Rates and Associated Birth Outcomes in Pregnant Women with and without HIV in Zambia: A Cohort Study.
In Zambia, the health of pregnant women remains a critical concern, particularly with infections such as syphilis, silently affecting birth outcomes. Despite the proven effectiveness of benzathine penicillin G (BPG) for treating syphilis during...
Owner: Centre for Infectious Disease Research (Non-profit)
Zambia’s Reform Journey: Reacting to the President’s speech to Parliament – A sober approach – Dr. Lubinda Haabazoka
Zambia’s Reform Journey: Reacting to the President’s speech to Parliament – A sober approach By Dr. Lubinda Haabazoka On Friday, President Hakainde Hichilema opened the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly. For many, this may have...
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Two men jailed for plot to kill president with witchcraft in Zambia
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Bicycles deliver 14x ROI and build climate resilience across rural Africa: WEB Report
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Africa Business Communities
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World Bicycle Relief (WBR), in partnership with global research organization IDinsight, announced new cost-effectiveness findings showing that bicycles deliver a 14.7-to-1 return on investment (ROI), underscoring their value as one of the most...
Owner: Bas Vlugt
2 men sentenced to prison in Zambia for plotting to kill the president with witchcraft
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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Google Pledges Ksh1.1 Billion to African Universities, Offers Free AI Pro Plan for Students
Google has announced fresh funding of $9 million (Ksh1.1 billion) for African universities and research centres, alongside a free AI plan for students, in what it describes as a long-term bet on the continent’s digital future. The investment,...
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