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Zambia declares Sept. 1 public holiday for presidential inauguration
THE Zambian government has declared Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, a public holiday to coincide with the swearing-in ceremony for the President-Elect and Vice-President-elect. According to a statement signed by Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick K. Kangwa, the ceremony will be held at National Heroes Stadium…
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Tanzania Vice-President Nchimbi resigns, retires from politics
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Tanzania Vice-President, Nchimbi, resigns from office
Tanzania’s Vice-President, Emmanuel John Nchimbi, has announced his resignation from office and retirement from public service and active politics, effective September 4, 2026. In a public notice dated August 25, 2026, issued from the Office of the Vice-President in Dodoma and reported by the Star…
Tanzania’s Vice president resigns
Zambia and the DRC have signed a bilateral trade facilitation agreement to streamline customs procedures at Kasumbalesa and Mokambo border posts. The deal aims to reduce truck queue times that currently average 72 hours.