Zambia: Agreement Signed for US$213 Million Vaccine Plant

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Agreement Signed for US$213 Million Vaccine Plant

The headline says an agreement has been signed for a vaccine plant in Zambia, valued at US$213 million. The supplied text provides no details about the signatories, location, timeline, or planned capacity of the plant.

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