
Zambia Splits Energy Ministry Into 2
Zambia splits energy ministry into electricity and petroleum posts after Parliament backed President Hichilema's plan to reshape his cabinet.
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Zambia splits energy ministry into electricity and petroleum posts after Parliament backed President Hichilema's plan to reshape his cabinet.
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