Bradford man to cycle coast-to-coast for World Vision charity

Bob Marshall will ride from the mouth of the river Esk at Ravenglass (in Cumbria) to the mouth of the Esk at Whitby, in aid of international development charity World Vision. Mr Marshall will arrive in Ravenglass this Saturday (July 19), where he...

Bayer Opens Maize Seed Facility in Zambia to Support Food Security for about 30 Million People

Bayer has announced the opening of a new maize seed facility in Kabwe, Zambia. Through the 32-million-euro facility alongside further investments in organization and the grower network, Bayer triples its existing capacity for high-quality maize...

Fastjet Zimbabwe launches Harare-Lusaka flight route

Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of a new scheduled flight service between Harare and Lusaka, set to commence on April 9, 2025. The new route will operate three times a week - on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - departing Harare...

At least 3 killed in bus-truck collision in southern Zambia

LUSAKA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- At least three people were killed in a road accident in southern Zambia's Monze District when a bus and a truck collided head-on, police said on Saturday. Rae Hamoonga, spokesperson for the Zambia Police Service, said...

Zambia’s Human Rights Practices on the Spotlight as UN Special Rapportuer Arrives in Zambia

BY Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Zambia’s Human Rights Practices on the Spotlight as UN Special Rapportuer Arrives in Zambia UN expert on freedom of expression to visit Zambia GENEVA (17 January 2025)- The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and...

Why Zambia Deserves a Spot on Your Travel Bucket List

These 100 Hotels Were Voted Best in the World by T+L Readers

Travel + Leisure readers don’t need destination dupes—they’re here for the greatest hits. Our reader-voted 100 best hotels of 2025 list boasts properties in 33 countries across five continents. From resorts that date back to the 19th century to...

Zambia’s Alkebulan Airlines Poised for AOC Approval

Alkebulan Airlines is set to begin operations in January 2025 with a fleet of Embraer E145s and Boeing 737s. [ News ]January 17, 2025 6:00 am ET By Victor Shalton Alkebulan Airlines, based in Zambia, is nearing the completion of its Air Operator...

Chinese Mine Blamed For Zambian River Pollution Crisis – AP

Officials and environmental groups in Zambia fear that an acid spell at a Chinese-owned mine which poisoned a major river could affect millions of people, because signs of pollution have reportedly been found at least 100km downstream, according...

The Environmental Toll of Mining on Zambia’s Copperbelt- Part II

In last week’s Monday Opinion, we examined the environmental degradation resulting from mining activities on Zambia’s Copperbelt, specifically focusing on the February 18th contamination incident due to the failure of Sino Metals’ tailings dam....

How did a Zambian river 'die' overnight due to a Chinese company? | Full details

Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that contaminated a major river and could potentially affect millions of people after signs of pollution were detected at least 100...

FIFA warns Zambia FA over Govt interference, reaffirms Kamanga’s leadership

By Edwin Mbewe LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has reaffirmed that the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Executive Committee will remain in office until the elective Annual General Meeting (AGM)...

Three passport checks you MUST make before booking your next holiday

IF you're looking to book your next holiday, there are a number of passport checks you should make first. Brits who book a holiday only to need a new passport will find themselves with a new passport number, potentially causing problems with the...

Travelling & Touring: Birchenough Bridge: Zim’s forgotten tourism landmark

The majority of these structures are usually regarded as landmarks and are key components of infrastructure with some becoming engineering icons due to their sphere of influence to the beholder. By Burzil Dube BRIDGES the world over are always...

Zambia’s international profile has improved since Hichilema took office

Zambia’s international profile has improved since Hichilema took office PF Mafinga Member of Parliament Robert Chabinga says Zambia’s international profile has significantly improved since President Hakainde Hichilema took office....

Zambian truck driver dies in fatal accident near Arandis

Date: January 13, 2025 Staff Reporter A 42-YEAR-OLD Zambian national truck driver has died in a motor vehicle accident after the truck he was driving overturned near Arandis. According to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, the accident happened...

Going Places: New York Travel Show: Pauline Frommer’s Annual Tips for Travel Talk Pays Homage to Father

By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com This year’s travel talk by Pauline Frommer at the New York Travel Show was a homage to her father, the legendary Arthur Frommer who single-handedly inspired generations of...

5 Cities in Africa Perfect for Solo Travel

Adventurous travelers usually have Africa on their bucket list. Videos by TravelAwaits But as the second-largest continent, vague dreams of traveling to Africa won’t cut it. You need to know which region you’re heading to, and how to get the most...

A Spectacle of Culture: Zambia’s Ncwala Ceremony is Keeping Ngoni History Alive

It’s 3:55 on a Friday morning at Lusaka’s Intercity Bus Terminus and at one exit a neighborhood of males taking a eye extra love runners awaiting the starting gun than bus drivers, has congregated. Moments later, a rumbling of engines alerts their...

Will King Felipe VI of Spain Allow Electoral Fraud by Hosting UN-Tourism in Madrid?

Spain has been the host country for UN-Tourism, formerly UNWTO, a UN-affiliated agency that leads global travel and tourism. As the host country, Spain should be interested in stopping scandals, fraud, and manipulation in that agency, specifically...