Zambia: Phase 2 Urea Plant to Boost Local Fertiliser Production, President Hichilema Says

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Phase 2 Urea Plant to Boost Local Fertiliser Production, President Hichilema Says

The headline says Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema believes the second phase of a urea plant will boost local fertiliser production. The provided article text contains no further details about the project, its timeline, or production capacity.

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