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The head of Zambia's National Media Committee of the ruling United Party for National Development says President Hakainde Hichilema is committed to fighting corruption. Frank Bwalya's remarks come after the president terminated the contract of the permanent secretaries of the ministries of health, foreign, and energy over corruption and inefficiency. For more on fighting corruption in the country, VOA's Peter Clottey reached Bwalya.

In Zambia, the leader of the opposition Party for National Unity and Progress (PNUP) has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema's re-election bid. Highvie Hamududu, a former parliamentarian and presidential candidate, says Hichilema's economic policy is the core reason for the endorsement. It comes as opposition groups accuse the government of failing to resolve the energy crisis and tough economic conditions, including the high cost of living. But Highvie Hamududu tells VOA's Peter Clottey, Zambians will soon begin to see the benefits of President Chakwera's economic policies

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed three Constitutional Court judges at the recommendation of the country's Judicial Complaint Commission. The judges had been investigated for allegations of misconduct. The court has been hearing a petition about whether former President Edgar Lungu was eligible to contest the 2021 and the 2026 presidential elections. The court ruled in 2021 that Lungu was eligible to run for president, although he lost to then opposition leader Hichilema. Emmanuel Mwamba, spokesperson for Zambia's main opposition Patriotic Front Party, tells VOA's James Butty, judges should never be punished for their legal ruling

Zambia's Judicial Complaint Commission will meet today to hear the suspension of three Constitutional Court Judges by President Hakainde Hichilema. The president suspended them on September 23 for reasons yet to be officially clarified. But the Lusaka Times reports over the weekend that such suspensions are usually linked to accusations of misconduct by a judge. However, the Lusaka High Court blocked the suspension over the weekend pending today's hearings. Zambia will hold presidential elections in 2026, and critics say the suspension is meant to influence them since the suspended judges were involved in key rulings that favored former President Edgar Lungu. Zambian Information Minister Cornelius Mweetwa tells VOA's James Butty, President Hichilema complied with the law

There has been turbulence recently in the Zambian Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). First, the director general resigned. Then, President Hakainde Hichilema fired the entire commission. Some Zambians have speculated that the ACC boss did not resign but was fired. Also, President Hichilema reshuffled his cabinet. Information Minister Cornelius Mweetwa tells VOA's James Butty, the president has the right and power to hire and fire his cabinet, but he does not have the power to fire members of the Anti-Corruption Commission.

"You can't eat democracy," Zambia's President Hichilema put it bluntly last year. It is a stark reminder that governance isn't just about abstract ideals; it's also about putting food on the table. An international survey on democracy conducted in 30 countries found that people in developed countries have lower levels of trust in their politicians and don't believe they work in the best interests of the people: That's 29% in the U.S., 20% in the UK, 12% in Japan. But the numbers are much higher in developing countries. China, for instance, leads by a whopping 76%. This is a clear slap in the face for Western politicians who speak of democracy incessantly. We delve into how China's democracy is able to win that high-level of trust.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has directed the country's health ministry to offer formal employment to all individuals volunteering their services at cholera centers. He has also called on Zambians to unite and permanently eradicate the disease. The health ministry reports over 4,000 cases and about 150 deaths since October 2023. President Hichilema last month offered permanent employment to two volunteer nurses. Information Minister Cornelius Mweetwa, tells VOA's James Butty, the president was rewarding the commitment of the volunteers during a visit to a cholera center.

On Daybreak Africa: The UN condemns summary executions by Malian and foreign soldiers. Plus, SADC health ministers do not want to declare cholera a public health emergency in their countries. Eight Zambian opposition political parties have agreed to form an alliance. We'll get reaction from President Hichilema's spokesperson. Liberian Security Services probe an alleged attack on President Joseph Boaka. The Pentagon hints at a stronger response against Iranian proxies. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

In Zambia, eight opposition political parties have agreed to form an alliance to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema in the next election. The eight include the former ruling Patriotic Front. Meanwhile, the French News Agency (AFP) earlier this week said former President Edgar Lungu called on Zambians to demand an early election because President Hichilema has mismanaged the economy. Information Minister Cornelius Mweetwa, tells VOA's James Butty, the government has also been educating the public about how to prevent the spread of cholera.

Invité exceptionnel dans Eco d'ici Eco d'ailleurs : l'économiste français Gabriel Zucman, récent lauréat de la médaille John Bates Clark. Cette récompense prestigieuse est décernée chaque année par l'American Economic Association à un (e) chercheur (e) de moins de 40 ans qui a apporté une contribution significative à la pensée et à la connaissance économique, des travaux originaux et influents. Dans l'histoire de ce prix, on retrouve de très grands noms, surtout des Américains, comme Milton Friedman, James Tobin, Joseph Stiglitz ou la franco-américaine Esther Duflo, devenue prix nobel d'économie, comme de nombreux membres de cette liste. NOTRE INVITÉ :Gabriel Zucman, 36 ans, enseigne à l'université de Californie à Berkeley, professeur d'économie à l'Ecole Normale Supérieure et à Paris School of Economics où il dirige l'observatoire européen de la fiscalité. Cette émission réalisée par Guillaume Munier nous mènera aussi au Tchad avec une interview du ministre des Finances, du Budget et des Comptes Publics Tahir Hamid Nguilin ; en Zambie après la tournée en Europe du président Hichilema ; en Turquie à l'occasion des élections sur fond d'inflation et au sein la stratégie de Google, géant américain du numérique qui tente de rattraper son retard dans le développement de l'intelligence artificielle.   

Invité exceptionnel dans Eco d'ici Eco d'ailleurs : l'économiste français Gabriel Zucman, récent lauréat de la médaille John Bates Clark. Cette récompense prestigieuse est décernée chaque année par l'American Economic Association à un (e) chercheur (e) de moins de 40 ans qui a apporté une contribution significative à la pensée et à la connaissance économique, des travaux originaux et influents. Dans l'histoire de ce prix, on retrouve de très grands noms, surtout des Américains, comme Milton Friedman, James Tobin, Joseph Stiglitz ou la franco-américaine Esther Duflo, devenue prix nobel d'économie, comme de nombreux membres de cette liste. NOTRE INVITÉ :Gabriel Zucman, 36 ans, enseigne à l'université de Californie à Berkeley, professeur d'économie à l'Ecole Normale Supérieure et à Paris School of Economics où il dirige l'observatoire européen de la fiscalité. Cette émission réalisée par Guillaume Munier nous mènera aussi au Tchad avec une interview du ministre des Finances, du Budget et des Comptes Publics Tahir Hamid Nguilin ; en Zambie après la tournée en Europe du président Hichilema ; en Turquie à l'occasion des élections sur fond d'inflation et au sein la stratégie de Google, géant américain du numérique qui tente de rattraper son retard dans le développement de l'intelligence artificielle.   

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema says the country needs to double its power generation to grow the economy. The country, Africa's second-biggest copper producer, has an electricity generation capacity of 3,500 megawatts and last month signed a $2bn deal with the United Arab Emirates to build solar plants. President Hichilema says they were only able to invest in 3,500MW in 57 years after he commissioned a 33MW solar plant in the northern town of Kitwe. The head of Zambia's power supplier, Copperbelt Energy Corporation, said the country has the potential to become a hub for regional power trade.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4090160/advertisement

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Ahead of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Hichilema discusses Zambia-U.S. relations, security concerns in sub-Saharan Africa, and Zambia's role in the region.

Zambiese President Hakainde Hichilema het sy eerste amptelike besoek aan Namibië gebring en vandag die amptelike opening van die Swakopmund Internasionale Handels-eskpo, Swaitex, saam met President Hage Geingob waargeneem. Swaitex vind tot Saterdag by die Vineta-sportstadion in Swakopmund plaas. Hichilema sê Swaitex kan as platform dien om bilaterale samewerking tussen Zambië en Namibië te verstewig.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema says he will push for the scrapping of a controversial law that criminalizes insulting the president. It follows an outcry from rights groups who say about a dozen people, including opposition activists, have been arrested and charged for breaking the law during President Hichilema's first year in office. Mr. Hichilema pledged a break from the past when he took office last year. His successes included halving inflation, receiving a billion-dollar IMF bailout, and introducing lower taxes and free education. Critics however say despite an election promise to do so, the government has been slow to abolish the colonial-era insult law often used to silence critics.

MAKE AFRICA GREAT President of Zambia H.E H. Hichilema AUG 2022

The green energy transition presents an “unparalleled” opportunity for Zambia, but for it to work, the mining sector needs a fair, predictable and stable regulatory framework, law firm Herbert Smith Freehills partner and Africa co-chair Peter Leon said during an address at the Chatham House Conference, in Lusaka, Zambia, on March 30. The administration of President Hakainde Hichilema has previously stated its intention to increase the country's copper production from about 800 000 t/y to about three-million tons a year within the next decade to meet the surge in demand for materials that enable the green energy transition. Mining is currently Zambia's dominant industry, accounting for 10% of gross domestic product, more than 70% of foreign exchange earnings, 30% of government revenue and 8% of formal employment. Despite the prominent role the mining sector plays in Zambia's economy, to achieve the ambitious production targets, Leon believes Hichilema should seek to reinvigorate Zambia's mining sector. This would require increased production at existing mines and the establishment of new mines, which can only be achieved by attracting foreign investment back into the country. Zambia is home to vast reserves of copper and cobalt and is the second-largest producer of copper in Africa, after the Democratic Republic of Congo. Although copper and cobalt are both strategic metals which play an important role in the green energy transition, Zambia's cobalt reserves remain largely unexplored and unexploited, principally owing to investor uncertainty, Leon explained. “Green energy technologies require an enormous quantity of minerals to construct, including copper and cobalt. At this juncture, there is a two-thirds gap between current production rates and future demand for minerals needed for the green energy transition,” he pointed out. Leon said the production of minerals such as graphite, lithium and cobalt could increase by nearly 500% by 2050 to meet the growing demand for clean energy technologies, while the demand for copper had resulted in an exponential price increase. “Rapid growth in the Zambian mining sector cannot be achieved unless it is underpinned by a fair, predictable and stable regulatory framework which is implemented and administered by competent government officials in an open and transparent manner,” Leon enthused. In addition, he said the regulatory framework and the manner in which it was administered would establish an investor-friendly business environment that would attract foreign direct investment and stimulate growth. Zambia's government has made some efforts to increase the attractiveness of its mining sector through fiscal incentives. For example, it reduced the corporate tax rate for all companies from 35% to 30% and it reintroduced the tax deductibility of mineral royalties against corporate income tax. This has undone the double taxation practice which was greatly affecting recapitalisation efforts, Leon said. Moreover, the government announced that it intended to operationalise the Mining Appeals Tribunal, the aim of which was to enhance transparency and provide governance in dispute resolution. However, Leon said these steps were not enough. “Foreign investment – and therefore copper and cobalt production – will not increase unless the government reforms the mineral law regime to better accord with international best practice, and implements mechanisms to ensure that the law is administered in an efficient and effective manner,” he said. Leon noted that the need to revise the mineral law framework to better accord with international best practice was emphasised when considering that, despite the introduction of business-friendly mining policies within the last year, copper output for the start of this year was weaker than production in the first quarter of 2021. He indicated that the new mineral law framework should stipulate clear substantive and procedural requirements with which applications f...

On 26 January 2022, President Hakainde Hichilema addressed a broad audience of policymakers, past presidents, ambassadors and curious minds at the launch of the Brenthurst Foundation's latest book, Expensive Poverty. The book explores the trillion-dollar question of why aid has been so poorly used in Africa. President Hichilema shares his journey and experience and the imperative to get Africa on the right track for development. Join the conversation on: Twitter - @BrenthurstF / Facebook - @BrenthurstFoundation / Instagram - @brenthurstfoundation

Over the past couple of years, Zambia has been in the news but not for flattering reasons: mounting debt and increasing mismanagement of the country's macroeconomic indicators. Today, the narrative has turned as many see a different future with newly-elected President Hakainde Hichilema. In this episode, he sits with The Brenthurst Foundation to discuss Zambia's current economic situation and his aspirations for making Zambia a better place to do business. Join the conversation on: Twitter - @BrenthurstF / Facebook - @BrenthurstFoundation / Instagram - @brenthurstfoundation

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On September 23, USIP hosted a conversation with newly-elected Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and a panel of experts that explored Hichilema's governing priorities, as well as his approach toward key continent-wide issues such as Africa's engagement with China, implementation of the African Union Agenda 2063, youth and gender issues, and lessons learned to strengthen democracy across Africa. Speakers Lise Grande, welcoming remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace  Ambassador George E. Moose, moderator Vice Chair of the Board, U.S. Institute of Peace His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia  Dana Banks Special Assistant to the President of the United States; Senior Director for Africa, National Security Council  Ambassador Johnnie Carson Senior Advisor, U.S. Institute of Peace   For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/conversation-republic-zambia-president-hakainde-hichilema  

At least from the episode notes, you won't know that we weren't sure whether this was Episode 6 or 7 (LOL). Sit back and relax (or not) as we jump into another fun one! Alledge Taliban Wearing Zambian caphttps://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4626134374103943&id=129987587052000&_rdc=1&_rdrFormer Zambian President Edgar Lungu and Rwandan Rebelshttps://www.africanews.com/2020/07/16/zambia-rejects-reports-linking-president-to-top-rwandan-rebel/Raja Morshed Neaz (Former International School of Lusaka student)https://web.facebook.com/Mwebantu/posts/former-student-of-international-school-of-lusaka-raja-morshed-neaz-identified-as/1256964264423666/?_rdc=1&_rdrHH did not follow the lawhttps://zambiareports.com/2021/09/08/hh-breaks-law-sangwa-says-illegal-swear-ministers-new-ministries-without-parley-approval/HH and men-dominated cabinethttps://twitter.com/HHichilema/status/1438954913803948035?s=20 K65mil found at Faith Musonda's homehttps://www.lusakatimes.com/2021/09/18/police-recover-k65-million-cash-from-new-kasama-house/Pamela Gondwe stole $400,000 from Barclays Bankhttps://www.zambianmusic.net/8126/zambians-praise-pamela-gondwe-for-stealing-400000-from-barclays-bank.html - :~:text=Pamela%20Gondwe%2C%20a%20former%20employee,her%20mission%20to%20be%20successful.Dref Unleashed Chartinghttps://twitter.com/DrefUnleashed/status/1438196068462874630?s=20 Apple Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcFyafNFNjs Follow (and interact) Dref Unleashed on your favorite socials:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drefunleashed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drefunleashed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drefunleashed 

Zambia's new president has told the BBC that he has inherited an "empty" treasury, while "horrifying" amounts of money had been stolen. Nurses in The Gambia have started a three-day nationwide strike over non-payment of allowances approved in May.

Zambia's new President Hakainde Hichilema has replaced the country's top military commanders and the head of the police and signalled a focus on the security forces being more accountable to the citizens.The president announced new commanders of the Zambian army, the air force and the national service and their deputies, as well as a new inspector general of police.Mr Hichilema says the new office bearers must have the interest of the people at heart and serve the country diligently while ensuring human rights, freedoms and liberties are respected.He says the police must carry out proper checks before detaining suspects and that no one should be arrested before investigations are concluded.

Zambia's new President Hakainde Hichilema has replaced the country's top military commanders and the head of the police and signalled a focus on the security forces being more accountable to the citizens.The president announced new commanders of the Zambian army, the air force and the national service and their deputies, as well as a new inspector general of police.Mr Hichilema says the new office bearers must have the interest of the people at heart and serve the country diligently while ensuring human rights, freedoms and liberties are respected.He says the police must carry out proper checks before detaining suspects and that no one should be arrested before investigations are concluded.

Zambia's new President Hakainde Hichilema has replaced the country's top military commanders and the head of the police and signalled a focus on the security forces being more accountable to the citizens.The president announced new commanders of the Zambian army, the air force and the national service and their deputies, as well as a new inspector general of police.Mr Hichilema says the new office bearers must have the interest of the people at heart and serve the country diligently while ensuring human rights, freedoms and liberties are respected.He says the police must carry out proper checks before detaining suspects and that no one should be arrested before investigations are concluded.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has promised to do away with cadre-deployment during his term in office. Delivering his inaugural speech in Lusaka as the republic's seventh President - he promised an effective executive and a service-driven government. Zambia is a highly indebted country, with high unemployment and high inflation rates. Hichilema's campaign was centered around running an administration on meritocracy and rescuing the fledgling economy. Thousands filled the Heroes Stadium for the inauguration ceremony including heads of states and opposition leaders from Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Noma Bolani compiled a report and we spoke to a founding member of the African Diaspora Forum and Zambian activist, Rhoda Msama.....

Guest: Greg Mills | Director at Brenthurst Foundation Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has been declared the winner of last week's bitterly contested presidential election. Mr. Hichilema defeated the incumbent, President Edgar Lungu has won by a landslide - more than a million votes. Dr. Greg Mills, The Director of The Johannesburg-based Brenthurst Foundation., will bring insight to the circumstances surrounding the opposition victory.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We examine Zambia's economic challenges ahead of president-elect Hichilema's inauguration. Anthony Bwalya is spokesman for Mr Hichilema, and discusses the new administration's priorities. And we get analysis from Jonah Buyoya, of Diamond TV Zambia. Also in the programme, we examine the prospects for women under the new Taliban regime in Afghanistan, with Yasmeen Khan, global executive director of EqualityNow, which campaigns to promote and protect the legal rights of women and girls around the world. Plus, the BBC's Elizabeth Hotson reports on how whilst it's still only August, many retailers and hospitality venues are already planning ahead for the Christmas season.

*) Biden defends US pullout from Afghanistan President Joe Biden has deflected blame for the Taliban's stunning military takeover after the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. He said US troops could not defend a nation whose leaders "gave up and fled," as did President Ashraf Ghani. Kabul airport saw scenes of heartbreak on Monday as thousands of Afghans tried to flee Taliban rule, with at least seven people dying in the chaos. *) UN chief urges world to open doors to Afghan refugees The UN has asked the international community to let Afghan refugees in and not deport those who are taking the risk to get away from the country. It is expected that in the coming months a wave of refugees will move towards Europe and the US. Some countries are now calling for allowing in refugees but France has expressed concerns, vowing to work on preventing an influx of irregular Afghan immigrants to the EU. *) Haiti quake revives anger over aid response in past disasters Saturday's earthquake has revived anger in Haiti over international aid response to a devastating quake that hit the country 11 years ago. Haitians took to social media to urge donors to send money directly to local charities, criticising what they saw as misuse of funds after the 2010 quake and a major hurricane in 2016. Saturday's quake in the poorest country in the Americas killed at least 1,419 people and injured thousands more. *) Zambia's new president vows 'better democracy' after landslide win Zambian president-elect Hakainde Hichilema has slammed the country's outgoing "brutal regime" while promising a "better democracy" in his debut address to the nation. He pledged to foster rule of law and respect for human rights, liberties and freedoms. Hichilema won more than 2.8 million votes against incumbent Edgar Lungu's 1.8 million in Thursday's election. And finally ... * ) Japan's Kaji, the "godfather of Sudoku," dies at 69 Maki Kaji, a puzzle enthusiast and publisher who was known as the "Godfather of Sudoku" has died at 69. The cause of death was bile duct cancer. Sudoku became popular outside Japan around two decades ago after overseas newspapers began printing it. A world championship has been held annually since 2006.

Will President-elect Hakainde Hichilema deliver on its promise to revive Zambia's ailing economy?; An Ethiopian doctor working for the UN in Kabul tells us how it feels to be in the Afghan capital while the Taliban take back control; We take a look at the Internet and social media companies in the race for connecting Africa to the world wide web; And how losing her hair to cancer treatment inspired a Zimbabwean woman with a profitable business idea. (Photo: President-elect Hakainde Hichilema. Credit: Reuters)

*) Taliban in control of Afghanistan The Taliban has taken over Afghanistan's capital Kabul and now controls almost all of the country after President Ashraf Ghani conceded the group had won the 20-year war. The astonishingly quick collapse of the government, with the Taliban taking over the presidential palace on Sunday night, triggered fear and panic in the capital. Thousands of civilians desperate to flee the country flooded Kabul airport, where at least five people were reported killed in gunfire amid the chaos. *) Powerful earthquake kills over 1,200 people in Haiti The death toll in Haiti from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake has climbed past twelve hundred, as crews desperately dig through collapsed buildings for survivors. Neighbouring countries sent rescue teams, food, and medicine to Haiti where hospitals are overwhelmed by quake victims. Officials said some 13,600 buildings were destroyed and over 13,700 damaged, trapping hundreds of people under rubble and leaving more than 5,700 injured. *) Japan calls for massive evacuation amid heavy rains Now to Japan, where almost two million people have been urged to evacuate their homes after torrential rain triggered floods across the country. At least three people are presumed dead as heavy rains continue to flood streets and residences in the southern part of Japan. Southwestern Japan has been swamped with rain since last week and the weather agency says the downpour is likely to continue in the coming days. *) Zambia opposition leader wins presidential election Business tycoon and opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema is the winner of the hotly contested presidential election in Zambia. Official results showed Hichilema captured a landslide of more than 2.8 million votes against around 1.8 million for President Edgar Lungu. Lungu, who has been in office for six years, tried to retain his mandate despite growing resentment about rising living costs and a crackdown on dissent. And finally ... *) ‘Suicidal reproducer' mammal survives Australia fire A rare, shrew-like Australian marsupial, whose males die en masse from stress after a ‘frenetic' mating season, has survived devastating wildfires that scorched their habitat. That's according to scientists who feared for the future of a key population of silver-headed marsupials that were only formally identified eight years ago. The animal lives a precarious life, dying before age one from the effects of an intense two-week mating season. Females rarely survive a third breeding season.

Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Montag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.Taliban besetzen Kabul und sprechen von Sieg Die radikal-islamischen Taliban haben nach einem schnellen Eroberungsfeldzug in Afghanistan ihren Sieg erklärt. Nur gut ein Vierteljahr nach Beginn des internationalen Truppenabzugs rückten die Extremisten in die Hauptstadt Kabul ein. Sie besetzten nach eigenen Angaben den Palast von Präsident Aschraf Ghani, der ins Ausland floh. Die USA, Deutschland und andere westliche Staaten bemühen sich derweil darum, ihr Botschaftspersonal und Ortskräfte in Sicherheit zu bringen. Scharfe Kritik an Bundesregierung wegen Afghanistan Angesichts der dramatischen Entwicklung in Afghanistan wächst die Kritik am Vorgehen der Bundesregierung bei der Evakuierung von deutschen Staatsangehörigen und ehemaligen Ortskräften. Die Opposition hielt Schwarz-Rot vor, viel zu spät reagiert zu haben. Der FDP-Außenexperte Alexander Graf Lambsdorff sagte der Zeitung "Die Welt", die zuständigen Minister hätten "auf ganzer Linie versagt". Grünen-Fraktionschef Anton Hofreiter sagte der Deutschen Presse-Agentur, man müsse sich fragen, warum die Bundesregierung so überrascht wirke vom schnellen Vorstoß der Taliban. Weit mehr als 1000 Tote nach Erdbeben in Haiti Bei dem schweren Erdbeben im Süden Haitis ist die Zahl der registrierten Todesopfer auf 1297 gestiegen. Dies gab der Zivilschutz des Landes auf Twitter bekannt. Zudem seien 2800 Menschen verletzt worden, heißt es. Das Beben, dessen Stärke die US-Behörde USGS mit 7,2 angab, ereignete sich am Samstagmorgen rund zwölf Kilometer von der Gemeinde Saint-Louis-du-Sud entfernt in einer Tiefe von etwa zehn Kilometern. Viele Häuser wurden völlig zerstört. Oppositionsführer Hichilema gewinnt Wahl in Sambia Im südafrikanischen Sambia hat der Oppositionskandidat Hakainde Hichilema die Präsidentschaftswahl gewonnen. Die Wahlkommission erklärte den 59-jährigen Geschäftsmann zum Wahlsieger. Er setzte sich demnach mit mehr als 2,8 Millionen Stimmen gegen den seit 2015 amtierenden Amtsinhaber Edgar Lungu durch, der nur gut 1,8 Millionen Stimmen bekam. Hichilema war bereits zum sechsten Mal zur Wahl angetreten und wurde von einem Bündnis aus zehn Parteien unterstützt. Bei der letzten Wahl 2016 hatte Lungu noch knapp vor Hichilema gewonnen. Vorgezogene Neuwahlen in Kanada im September Kanadas Premier Justin Trudeau hat vorgezogene Neuwahlen für den 20. September angekündigt. Die Generalgouverneurin habe seinen Antrag auf Auflösung des Parlaments angenommen, sagte der Regierungschef. Seine Liberalen hatten bei der Wahl vor knapp zwei Jahren ihre absolute Mehrheit verloren und sind als Minderheitsregierung stets auf Stimmen der Opposition angewiesen. Trudeau war zuletzt unter Druck geraten - etwa wegen der Vergabe eines millionenschweren Regierungsauftrags an eine Wohltätigkeitsorganisation, zu der er enge familiäre Kontakte hat. Südkorea und USA beginnen Militärübungen Trotz Drohungen Nordkoreas halten die Streitkräfte der USA und Südkoreas wieder ihre jährlichen Sommerübungen ab. Das neuntägige Manöver hat nach Medienberichten wie geplant begonnen. Nach Angaben des südkoreanischen Militärs soll es allerdings nur in reduziertem Umfang durchgeführt werden. Als Grund dafür wurden unter anderem die Bemühungen um eine Denuklearisierung der koreanischen Halbinsel genannt. Gemeint ist damit die atomare Abrüstung Nordkoreas. Die Führung in Pjöngjang hatte mit Konsequenzen gedroht, falls die Übungen stattfinden.

On 12 August, Zambians go to the polls to vote in their next president.Zambia's ruling party, the Patriotic Front, confirmed Edgar Lungu in April as its candidate in this year's polls.With electoral campaigns now open since 21 May, 19 candidates have so far presented themselves as contenders against Lungu.But one man in particular is looking to take over from the incumbent president.He's hoping the sixth time will be a charm.In this week's Talking Africa, we speak to Hakainde Hichilema, Zambia's main opposition candidate, of the United Party for National Development.For more, head to www.theafricareport.com

President of Zambia's United Party for National Development (UPND), Hakainde Hichilema, has successfully filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Presidential election. The UPND leader has settled for his Vice President as running mate and he joins a number of other candidates that have nominated females as their running mates for the 2021 elections. Hilda Akekelwa reports.

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) wants South Africans to boycott all Zambian products. This in light of what they call authoritarianism and dictatorship of Zambian President Edgar Lungu. Last month the government of Lungu charged the leader of the opposition Hakainde Hichilema of treason for allegedly not giving way to a Presidential convoy. Six days ago DA Leader Mmusi Maimane was deported from Zambia when he went to visit Hichilema. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Acting National Spokesperson for NUMSA, Phakamile Hlubi.

Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of Zambia's main opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema, ahead of today's bail hearing. Hichilema and his colleagues were detained three weeks ago after they allegedly failed to give way to a Presidential convoy. Amnesty International says the charges are just designed to intimidate him from doing his work. Sakina Kamwendo chats to Amnesty International's Campaigner for Southern Africa, Wongai Chikwanda

Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has defeated his main rival Hakainde Hichilema in the country's presidential election. Zambia's electoral commission says Lungu, leader of the Patriotic Front, won 50.35 percent of the vote against 47.67 per cent for Hichilema of the United Party for National Development. The opposition party has already cried foul. It says it will petition the country's Constitutional Court to relook at the whole electoral process, claiming that fraud took place. This might delay the inauguration of the president for a second term.