Noticias sobre Zambia
Born without water: The maternal health crisis no one should ignore
As the world marks World Water Day on March 22, the findings of a new report from WaterAid highlight an urgent and overlooked crisis in maternal healthcare: millions of women are giving birth in facilities that lack the most basic sanitation and hygiene.
Digital tools and open data reshape water management across Africa
Africa’s water sector is undergoing a gradual but important transformation driven by digital technologies, according to the report Digital Solutions for Africa’s Water Management, published by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in December, 2025.
Vanishing wetlands could cost global economy up to $39 trillion, report warns
A new report released by the Convention on Wetlands warns that wetlands—ecosystems that provide water, food, livelihoods, and climate protection—are disappearing at an alarming rate.
Global Drought Hotspots report catalogs severe suffering, economic damage
Food, water, energy crises, human tragedies in 2023-2025 detailed in sweeping analysis by U.S. National Drought Mitigation Center and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
Sidi Ould Tah elected ninth president of the African Development Bank Group
Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of the African Development Bank Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Zambia embraces blended financing to unlock $6 billion water investment plan
In response to intensifying climate impacts and chronic underinvestment in water infrastructure, Zambia is pursuing an ambitious blended financing approach to raise nearly $6 billion by 2030 for water investments through the Zambia Water Investment Programme (ZIP).
Water crisis drives 80% surge in hunger in Eastern and Southern Africa over the past five years
Nearly 116 million people in eight African countries, hardest hit by severe water crises, lack access to drinking water.
Lake Tanganyika Basin countries launch initiative to protect biodiversity, enhance water security
The governments of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Zambia have launched a five-year project to assess and address transboundary threats to the biodiversity of the Lake Tanganyika Basin.
Alex Simalabwi appointed new Executive Secretary and CEO of Global Water Partnership
New Executive Secretary and CEO Joins Leadership Team to Boost GWP’s Mission on Water Security and Climate Resilience
VA Tech Wabag secures order from CPCL for desalination project
VA Tech Wabag announced earlier this month that it has secured an order valued at ₹145 crore from Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL), reports Business Standard.
Wabag secures $82 million deal for wastewater treatment in Zambia
Va Tech Wabag (Wabag) been awarded a €78 million ($82 million) contract by the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LWSC) to develop wastewater treatment plants in Zambia, reports GlobalData.
Good health and well-being for all requires inclusive water infrastructure
UNOPS, in collaboration with Arup, WaterAid and the African Development Bank, launch new guidance for developing inclusive health infrastructure.
Zambia joins UN Water Convention to boost cooperation to address drought and water challenges
In response to severe drought and ongoing water scarcity, Zambia has joined the UN Water Convention to improve water management both within and across its borders.
UK set to enhance flood and drought alerts with advanced sensors and real-time monitoring
Researchers across the UK to use latest tech and major data bank to provide better flood and drought warnings.
Africa faces disproportionate burden from climate change and adaptation costs
Africa bears an increasingly heavy burden from climate change and disproportionately high costs for essential climate adaptation, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Public trust in drinking water safety is low globally, study finds
Low confidence in water quality is associated with perceptions of public corruption.
African Development Fund to loan $13.2 million to Zambia for improved water and sanitation
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund granted a loan of $13.2 million to Zambia in Abidjan on 17 July 2024 to implement innovative measures and improve access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene for 460,000 people in Kabwe and Bauleni.
Innovative solutions for sustainability in the Zambezi River Basin
A new study addresses the urgent challenges in managing the water-energy-land nexus in the Zambezi River Basin, which is crucial for southern Africa's economic stability and environmental health.
Zimbabwe joins United Nations (UN) Water Convention
Zimbabwe’s accession further reinforces the strong momentum for water cooperation in Africa, where over 90% of water resources are in 63 basins shared by two or more countries.
World Bank grant to aid vulnerable Zambians affected by drought
Over 1.6 million vulnerable Zambians, badly affected by the severe drought, are set to benefit from a new World Bank grant meant to address the adverse effects of the ongoing drought, the worst in the last 40 years.