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January 17, 2026 Education

ICU TRAINS AND CERTIFIES ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE MINERS

ICU, in partnership with ZRDC, has certified a group of artisanal and small-scale miners following specialised training focused on safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

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December 20, 2025 News

ICU Honors Prof. Inga Koryagina for Excellence in Research and Dedication

Information and Communications University (ICU) honored Prof. Inga Koryagina at its 7th Graduation Ceremony for excellence in research and innovation, recognizing her global contributions and leadership in academic cooperation and development.

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December 17, 2025 News

ZRDC Calls for Africa to Lead in Knowledge Creation Through Indigenous Research

The Zambia Research and Development Centre (ZRDC) has challenged African nations to take the lead in producing knowledge through indigenous research and innovation at the ongoing International Multi-disciplinary Conference 2025 held in Lusaka.

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November 27, 2025 News

ZRDC Board Chair Dr. Richard Silumbe Calls For Mining-led Power Generation At Zimzam 2025 Summit

ZRDC Board Chair Dr. Richard Silumbe has called on Zambia’s mining sector to lead power generation efforts to address electricity shortages at the ZimZam 2025 Summit.

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October 21, 2025 News

Development Finance Institutions Emerge as Africa’s Engines of Economic Renewal

African Development Finance Institutions are transforming the continent’s growth model, shifting from aid dependence to self-driven, sustainable financing and strategic partnerships — Sputnik Africa reports.

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September 4, 2025 News

ZRDC Participates in the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia

ZRDC, represented by Dr. Chisala Bwalya, is participating in the 10th Eastern Economic Forum (#EEF2025) in Vladivostok, Russia, joining 4,500+ delegates from 70+ countries to promote research diplomacy and global cooperation.

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