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Derrick Silimina

Derrick Silimina

derricksilimina@gmail.com

ist ein freier Jornalist aus Lusaka, Sambia. Seine Themenschwerpunkte sind die sambische Landwirtschaft und Nachhaltigkeitsfragen.

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Trade infrastructure

How the Lobito Corridor is paving the way for economic growth

The Lobito Corridor will transform trade in Zambia, Angola and the DRC. It provides a faster export route and access to global markets – but also raises questions about value addition and sovereignty.

Recycling industry

Making a living from the sale of metal waste

Youth unemployment in Zambia is high. But for some, recycling scrap metal has become a source of income. Initiatives like Group Rock are transforming lives and proving that waste can indeed create wealth.

Cultural heritage

Kuomboka festival: Zambia’s cultural jewel boosts tourism and trade

Zambia’s annual Kuomboka ceremony unites cultures, boosts tourism and empowers local businesses. Thousands flock to Mongu to celebrate Lozi traditions, bringing vibrant energy and economic benefits to the region.

Bank takeover

Indigenous banks collapsing in Zambia: A closer look at Investrust

The closure of Zambia’s Investrust Bank reflects the struggles of local financial institutions facing competition from multinational banks. The recent closure poses major challenges for former account holders and employees.

Tradition

Nc’wala festival boosts tourism in Zambia

The town of Chipata benefits from local and international tourists coming to witness one of the country’s popular traditional celebrations.

Cholera outbreak

Women-led businesses suffer most

Business people fear that the recent cholera outbreak in Zambia, coming only around two years after the Covid-19 pandemic, will financially stress local businesses, especially those run by women.

Zambia

Popular Chinese products in Zambia

Zambian traders and consumers love the diversity of Chinese products that are readily available at affordable prices

COMESA

Promoting regional trade in Africa

COMESA, a regional economic community with 21 member states, is promoting intra-regional trade in Africa and helping at a time when the world faces immense disruptions

Auszahlung

Geldsegen für sambische Rentenbezieher

In Sambia können Arbeitnehmer neuerdings bis zu 20 Prozent ihrer staatlichen Rente vorab abheben und das Geld investieren

Agriculture

Zambia’s farmers learn about new technologies in agriculture

The Zambia National Farmers Union encourages farmers to use new tools and technologies to improve their yields

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