Zambia is a developing country and it achieved middle-income status in 2011. Through the first decade of the 21st century,the economy of Zambia was one of the fastest growing economies in Africa and its capital,Lusaka the fastest growing city in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Zambia's economic performance has stalled in recent years due to declining copper prices,significant fiscal deficits,and energy shortages.
First Quantum Minerals is a Canadian-based mining and metals company whose principal activities include mineral exploration,development and mining. Its main product is copper,which accounts for 80% of revenues as of 2016.
Kitwe is the third largest city in terms of infrastructure development and second largest city in terms of size and population in Zambia. With a population of 517,543 Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation,alongside Ndola and Lusaka. It has a complex of mines on its north-western and western edges.
Chililabombwe is a small town in Copperbelt Province,Zambia. It is located near the Democratic Republic of the Congo border. The name Chililabombwe means 'place of the croaking frog' in the local language of Lamba. The town has a population of 87 000 based on census data from 2010,making it one of the largest towns in the Copperbelt. The town is on the T3 road,26 km north of the neighbouring town of Chingola,and approximately 10 km south of the large border market of Kasumbalesa. It has also produced national heroes like the late soccer star Eston Mulenga and many others. It's a home for the bundu people.
ZCCM Investments Holdings is a successor company to Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited,of Zambia.
Mufulira Wanderers are Zambia's most successful football club,based in the Copperbelt town of Mufulira and currently playing in the Zambia National Division One after their 2019/2020 season relegation.
Mining in Zambia produces several minerals and is a critical part of the country's economy. Copper comprises 70% of Zambia's total export earnings,and the country produces about 20% of the world's emeralds. Mineral resources are distributed throughout the country. Zambia produced 763,287 metric tons of copper in 2022.
Mopani Copper Mines PLC is a Zambian company owned by ZCCM Investment Holdings.
Chanda Mwale popularly known as a 'Maximo' was a Zambian comedian.
Miles Sampa is a Zambian politician and current Member of Parliament for Matero Constituency. The veteran politician previously served as Mayor of Lusaka,having been elected in August 2018. His election in 2021 would see him return to Parliament representing Matero Constituency,a position he served from 2011 to 2016.
Tourism in Zambia relates to tourism in the African nation Zambia. The tourism industry is a major and growing industry in Zambia. Zambia has more than 2500 lions along with several National parks,waterfalls,lakes,rivers,and historic monuments. Zambia has been involved in several agreements on tourism with nations like Uganda and Kenya. Uganda Ministry of Tourism and Arts said Zambia is a model in tourism in Africa. Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) has partnered with the Government through the Ministry of Tourism and private sector to enhance the marketing aspect in the tourism industry.
Stephen Kampyongo is a Zambian politician who is the former Minister of Home Affairs of Zambia as of 2021. He was the Minister of Local Government and Housing in the first cabinet of Edgar Lungu after his election in 2015 following the death of Michael Sata.
Kalumbila District is a district of North-Western Province,Zambia. It was named after a mine of the same name and was made independent from Solwezi District In 2016.
Kalumbila Mine is a copper mine in Kalumbila District,North-Western Province,Zambia. It was formed in 2010 and is one of the four copper mines in Zambia. As of 2018,it was the fourth largest mining employer in Zambia with 11 000 workers. Kalumbila is also the name of the town where the mine is situated.
The T5 is a trunk road in Zambia. It connects Chingola in the Copperbelt Province with Solwezi and Mwinilunga in the North-Western Province. The Route extends to end at the Jimbe border post with Angola. It is the only other road after the M18 Road that connects the towns of the North-Western and Copperbelt provinces and is currently one of the main routes motorists use to reach Angola from Zambia. The first section of the road is a toll road.
Patricia Mulasikwanda is a Zambian politician who served as Minister of Sports,Youth,and Child Development and later Minister of Gender and Women in Development. She served as the Mulobezi member of Parliament from July 2015 to August 2016.
Sibongile Mwamba is a Zambian politician and Member of Parliament for Kasama Central Constituency. She was elected to parliament in August 2021.
Given Katuta Mwelwa is a Zambian politician and member of parliament for Chienge. She was first elected to parliament in 2016.
