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Nsumbu National Park—A Zambian Wilderness Reborn
Forbes
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AERIAL VIEW OF NSUMBU NATIONAL PARK JUSTIN BLAKE The vehicle jolts as we bump along the track, tall grass almost obliterating the road. In the back stands Innocent Siame, one of Nsumbu’s game rangers, holding on tight. A VHF receiver is raised...
Upgraded stadiums spark vision for sports tourism
Star
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CHAN match in Kasarani / bird story agency The 2024 Chan, a tournament exclusively for home-based players, has given Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania a shared and immovable deadline to meet international hosting standards. For Kenya, the deadline has...
Zambia: Driving energy resilience and economic growth
ESI Africa
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August 22, 2025
With just a few days to go, the C&I Energy+Storage Summit Zambia promises to deliver critical insight into Zambia’s energy transition, supporting Mission 300’s goal of 10,000MW by 2030 and fostering private sector growth in agriculture, mining,...
C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia
Business Ghana
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With just one week until the C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia (27-28 August 2025) (www.Energy-StorageSummit.com) at The Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka, the event's keynote and plenary sessions promise to deliver critical insights into Zambia's energy...
South African woman feels safe walking Zambia's streets: "Afraid of animals, not people"
Briefly
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August 22, 2025
A South African woman, Resego Mosang, told the online community that she felt safe as a female walking in Zambia The statistics site Numbeo showed how Zambia was much safer than South Africa in certain aspects, such as the level of crime and the...
Zambia dominate against the Tongans to boost their Pool A qualification hopes
Forces Network
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Zambia have kick-started their IDRC 2025 campaign with a thumping 90-0 win over Tonga in Basingstoke. The team were forced to forfeit their match against the Irish Defence Forces due to travel issues, but were in the UK in time to play Tonga in...
UZ Wildcats to face Zambia in friendly
The Standard
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As four-time ZUSA champions, the UZ Wildcats will bring a wealth of experience to the competition. THE University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Wildcats Handball Club is set to fly the country’s flag in a two-day international friendly matches against Zambia....
CSOs lobby for removal of $15 000 US travel bond
The Nation Malawi
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August 22, 2025
Some civil society organisations (CSOs) has formally lobbied US President Donald Trump to remove the newly introduced $15 000 (about K26 million) travel bond imposed on Malawians travelling to the US. The CSOs argue that the policy is unfair and...
US Suspends Visa Processing in Zimbabwe: What It Means for Travelers and Students
The Zimbabwean
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August 22, 2025
While the suspension does not amount to a complete travel ban, it has nonetheless created significant disruptions for those intending to travel to the United States, especially students and business travelers. Impact on Students In recent years,...
Zambia and Qatar Historic $19 Billion Partnership to Build 1.5 Million Homes
Open Zambia
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The government has secured one of the largest bilateral investment commitments in its history after signing an ambitious $19 billion memorandum of understanding with Qatar, with plans to construct 1.5 million affordable housing units as a...
MP presses govt to ease regional travel restrictions
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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EPWORTH North lawmaker Zivai Mhetu has called on the government to adopt policies that allow Zimbabweans to travel easily across regional borders. EPWORTH North lawmaker Zivai Mhetu has called on the government to adopt policies that allow...
Israel Reopens Embassy in Zambia, Signaling Renewed Focus on Africa
Media Line
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August 21, 2025
Israel formally reopened its embassy in Lusaka on Wednesday, the first time in more than 50 years that its flag has flown over the Zambian capital. The move reflects a broader push by Israel to expand ties in Africa, Asia, and Latin America at a...
Travelers from certain countries need to post thousands of dollars before entering the US
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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August 20, 2025
The State Department is now charging up to a $15,000 bond to travelers from two countries in Africa who are eligible for a business or tourist visa to visit the United States.A State Department spokesperson said starting Aug. 20, nationals of...
ZAMBIA, QATAR SEAL $19 BILLION PARTNERSHIP ACROSS 11 KEY SECTORS
Zambian Observer
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August 20, 2025
ZAMBIA, QATAR SEAL $19 BILLION PARTNERSHIP ACROSS 11 KEY SECTORS August 18, 2025 Zambia and Qatar have signed a $19 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation across 11 strategic sectors, marking a major milestone in...
C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia: Discussions To Focus On Driving Energy Resilience And Economic Growth For Commercial And Industrial Sectors
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) LUSAKA, Zambia, August 21, 2025/APO Group/ -- With just one week until the C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia (27-28 August 2025) ( ) at The Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka, the event's keynote and plenary sessions...
C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia: Discussions To Focus On Driving Energy Resilience And Economic Growth For Commercial And Industrial Sectors
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) With just one week until the C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia (27-28 August 2025) ( ) at The Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka, the event's keynote and plenary sessions promise to deliver critical insights into Zambia's energy...
EMPTY RHETORIC, HARSH REALITY: WHY HICHILEMA’S ’s CALL FOR PRICE REDUCTIONS RINGS HOLLOW – Ephraim Shakafuswa
Zambian Observer
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August 23, 2025
EMPTY RHETORIC, HARSH REALITY: WHY HICHILEMA’S ’s CALL FOR PRICE REDUCTIONS RINGS HOLLOW When the President of the Republic stands before the nation and says the prices of locally manufactured goods must now come down, Zambians have every right to...
US rolls out visa bond program: What does this mean for Indian travellers?
Hindustan Times
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August 21, 2025
The United States has only now introduced the new visa bond pilot course of action, formally rolling out a program obliging certain short-term guests to leave a post-refundable bond as a prerequisite to acceptance. The project will cost 12 months...
Access Holdings Expands Global Footprint with Trade Diplomacy, Social Impact in Zambia
This Day
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August 21, 2025
Nume Ekeghe Access Holdings Plc has continued to deepen its pan-African ambition with a unique blend of global deal-making and grassroots impact, underscoring its evolving role as both a financial powerhouse and an agent of social transformation....
Zambia urges African countries to ease air travel restrictions
Xinhua News Agency
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LUSAKA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Zambia on Tuesday called on African countries to act with urgency in easing restrictions on air travel by opening up the skies to ensure smoother and more efficient air connectivity across the continent. Minister of...