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Major boost for local religious tourism
The Standard
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Speaking to over 21 000 congregants, mainly from local assemblies countrywide, at this year’s Passover Feast at the church's Mutumwa St John City headquarters in Mhondoro, founder Bishop Sydney Mabhiza said all other global assemblies will be in...
JAMES NDAMBO MAINTAINS NO POLITICAL INTEREST AS HIS TRIP TO ZAMBIA GETS CANCELLED
Zambian Observer
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April 12, 2025
JAMES NDAMBO MAINTAINS NO POLITICAL INTEREST AS HIS TRIP TO ZAMBIA GETS CANCELLED Friends of James Ndambo – Zambia Chapter has announced the cancellation of Mr James Ndambo’s trip to Zambia due to denied access and system apprehension. Friends of...
WTM Africa Recognizes Sustainable Tourism Innovators in 2025 Awards Ceremony
News Ghana
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April 12, 2025
World Travel Market (WTM) Africa unveiled the winners of its 2025 Responsible Tourism Awards during a ceremony in Cape Town, honoring businesses and initiatives driving sustainable practices across the continent. The event celebrated 20...
Shaping Africa’s tourism future through the power of education
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April 12, 2025
If there’s one thing Africa must get right to transform its tourism sector, it is education. Not just in the form of degrees and diplomas, but as a mindset – an intentional, systemic investment in shaping the next generation of tourism...
The huge but empty African country with 28C heat that's perfect for a May holiday
Daily Express
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April 12, 2025
Nestled in Southern Africa and bordered by Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, there are plenty of reasons why Botswana is worth a visit. Wildlife, stunning natural landscapes and a welcoming climate are just a few to name. Formerly known...
Zambia Strengthens Ties with Egypt in Trade, Infrastructure, and Agriculture
Lusaka Times
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February 26, 2025
President Hakainde Hichilema has returned from a state visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, where he met with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to strengthen economic cooperation and explore new opportunities for investment and trade between the two...
Stronger together: Zimbabwe and Zambia strengthen ties with launch of direct flight
The Chronicle (Zimbabwe)
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April 11, 2025
Melissa Mpofu The skies between Zimbabwe and Zambia just got a little closer as Fastjet Zimbabwe launched its inaugural direct flight from Harare to Lusaka on April 9, a move hailed by both countries’ transport ministers as a major step towards...
WTM Africa 2025: Cape Town Fuels Tourism Growth
Newspaper
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April 11, 2025
Since launching in 2014, World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has become the continent’s leading tourism platform. Held from 9 – 11 April 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, this year’s event wrapped up today under the theme...
Witchcraft Accusations Drive Man to Suicide in Zambia
Face of Malawi
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April 11, 2025
A 64-year-old man from Makula Village, Sinazongwe District in Zambia, has died by suicide after consuming suspected rat poison amid witchcraft accusations. The deceased identified as Fred Siamaila took his own life 9th April 2025 around 04:00...
Zim champions tourism growth, connectivity at UN Summit
The Herald (Zimbabwe)
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April 11, 2025
Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent Zimbabwe is stepping up efforts to boost tourism resilience, regional connectivity and investment across Africa, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi has said. She was speaking at the second UN...
The underrated African country with super cheap safaris begging for more tourists
Daily Express
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April 13, 2025
An underrated African country may have some of the cheapest safaris on the continent. Safaris are a once-in-a-lifetime trip for many Brits who dream of seeing African wildlife up close in real life. However, they can be expensive and people...
Thorns forward Deyna Castellanos unable to join team abroad due to potential travel ban
The Athletic
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April 11, 2025
Another National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) player was unable to travel with her team during the past international window, citing the current “political situation.” Portland Thorns and Venezuelan national team forward Deyna Castellanos said she...
South-South Cooperation for Tourism Development Advances at 2nd UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit
Hospitality Net
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April 10, 2025
UN Tourism has advanced South-South cooperation in tourism development, putting into action the aims of the Punta Cana Declaration signed by its Member States from Africa and the Americas. Building on the success of the inaugural event, the 2nd UN...
Castellanos: 'Uncertainty' over travel ban 'scary'
ESPN India
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April 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025, 12:20 PM ET Portland Thorns and Venezuela women's national team forward Deyna Castellanos said she does not know when it will be safe for her to travel outside of the United States due to uncertainty around potential travel bans to...
UN Tourism’s Secretary-General says education is catalyst for Africa’s tourism development
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April 10, 2025
The 3rd Travel, Hospitality & Tourism Education Summit officially opened in Lusaka with a powerful call to action from the United Nations Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism), placing education at the heart of Africa’s tourism development agenda....
World Travel Market Africa 2025 Draws Record Global Participation to Cape Town
News Ghana
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April 10, 2025
Cape Town hosted the largest-ever World Travel Market (WTM) Africa this week, with delegates from 96 countries converging under the theme “Ignite Africa” to spotlight the continent’s resurgent tourism sector. The event, now in its eleventh year,...
Portland Thorns’ Deyna Castellanos unable to join national team due to Trump travel ban fears
OregonLive.com
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April 10, 2025
One of the new stars for the Portland Thorns said she is unable to leave the club to play for her home country, citing a lack of clarity around President Donald Trump’s immigration policy. Midfielder Deyna Castellanos did not travel with the...
Trump travel restrictions axes US based Zambia’s Copper Queens
Zambian Eye
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April 3, 2025
143 Views Copper Queens Captain Barbara Banda, picture credit FAZ Facebook page The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced that the United States based Zambia’s women football players will not travel to China for the Yangchuan...
How Lungu’s death could spark a diplomatic storm
Zambian Eye
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July 7, 2025
287 Views … as Hichilema Sues the Lungu Family and South African Government Over Lungu’s Body President Hakainde Hichilema By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma What should have been a dignified period of national mourning has instead been hijacked and...
Zambia’s Pontifical Mission Societies embrace the Jubilee theme of Hope
Vatican News
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February 21, 2025
The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in Zambia’s National and Diocesan Directors Council Meeting, which commenced on 18 February and concluded on 21 February 2025, was held under the universal Jubilee Year 2025 theme - “Pilgrims of Hope.” Fr....