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Kanyembo’s inspiring journey to protecting Zambia’s wildlife
Lusaka Times
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March 3, 2025
Law Enforcement Advisor for Conservation South Luangwa (CSL) Benson Kanyembo is an example of dedication, leadership, and resilience in the fight to protect Zambia’s wildlife. Kanyembo’s remarkable journey—from a village scout to celebrated...
Zambia to invest big in the trade to fix visibility problem
TTG Media
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December 17, 2024
Zambia is doubling its marketing budget to support tourism, after the government recognised it as a priority sector. Sharing the news with TTG, Zambia Tourism Agency’s chief executive Matongo Matamwandi confirmed that key source markets, including...
ZAMBIA VISA BONANZA MUST BE REVISITED…to accomodate Zambians travelling abroad–ANTHONY MUKWITA
Zambian Observer
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December 24, 2024
ZAMBIA VISA BONANZA MUST BE REVISITED …to accomodate Zambians travelling abroad–ANTHONY MUKWITA 23.12.24 Zambia should have arrived at a ‘ win-win’ platform that allows Zambians to benefit from free entry visa status in the new 53 countries the...
Zambia opens doors to 53 countries with new visa waiver
Zawya
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Zambia will waive visa requirements for nationals of 53 additional countries starting 1 January, building on the success of its 2022 initiative that removed visa restrictions for major tourism markets. This move further solidifies Zambia’s...
Stella Artois celebrates stylish sporting weekend
Zambia Daily Mail
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July 12, 2025
Polocross weekend blended fast-paced action, shared moments, community flair MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka YELLOWSTRIPE Resources lifted the trophy after edging Toyota in a thrilling final held when Stella Artois hosted six teams for an exciting...
Tourism Council questions ZRA’s TCC regulations
News Diggers
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December 27, 2024
THE Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) has urged the Zambia Revenue Authority to ensure there are some exemptions on advance income tax on exports and remittances valued at $2,000 and above because it may unnecessarily disadvantage people. In a...
Zambia’s Economic Landscape in 2024: Key Indicators and What They Mean for the Future
Daily Nation
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December 26, 2024
By Bernadette Deka Zulu As we approach the end of 2024, Zambia’s economy has seen significant movements, both positive and challenging. This article recaps the major economic events, indicators, and trends of the year, examining implications for...
Feature: Mushroom farming creates income opportunities for Zambians
Xinhua News Agency
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LUSAKA, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- In recent years, mushroom farming has gained traction in Zambia, offering individuals and communities a sustainable source of income. Beyond boosting the local economy, this growing sector transforms lives, particularly...
Zambia leads way in Southern African tourism with progressive visa policy
Travel Daily News
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December 20, 2024
Zambia expands visa waivers to 53 more countries, enhancing tourism accessibility, while South Africa simplifies visas for key markets. JOHANNESBURG – Zambia has announced the waiver of visa requirements for nationals of 53 additional countries,...
What Is Responsible Travel And Sustainable Travel, Really?
Forbes
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Philae Temple, a stop on the A&K Travel Sanctuary Sun Boat IV along the Nile River© Sanctuary Retreats Gliding up the Nile from Aswan to Cairo on a sleek luxury cruiser, Abercrombie and Kent Philanthropy (AKP), the philanthropy arm of the upscale...
Zambia waives visa requirements for 53 countries: what it means for tourism
IOL
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Southern African tourism bodies, SATSA and Africa’s Eden, are ringing in the New Year with optimism as Zambia prepares to waive visa requirements for nationals of an additional 53 countries starting January 1, 2025. According to the bodies, this...
Elephants Terrify American Tourists Eating Breakfast In Zambia
Talk Radio 1080
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Most people who visit Africa for a safari hope to get close to some wildlife, but one group of American tourists had a close encounter that was a little too close for comfort. The group was enjoying their breakfast buffet at an open pavilion at...
Travel Trends Report 2025: Untouched Tourism
Forbes
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The seventh article in my Travel Trends series is a continuation of my previous feature for Forbes on Off The Beaten Track travel. They might sound similar in theme, except the difference between the two is that to find ‘untouched tourism’ you do...
Zambia to grant visa-free access to Morocco, 50 other countries starting 2025
Hespress
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December 23, 2024
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Society Hespress ENMonday 23 December 2024 - 11:32 Morocco is among the African countries set to benefit from Zambia’s decision to expand its visa-free access to around 50 new nations, starting in 2025. This move,...
Modular housing solutions have the potential to transform workforce accommodation in Africa’s mining sector
African Mining Market
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February 28, 2025
Karen OlivierThe demand for fast and affordable accommodation in Africa’s mining sector is increasing, especially for temporary workforce housing often referred to as “man camps” in remote locations. To meet these accommodation needs, modular...
While he played “akalambe” and “wider”, African leaders gathered in Namibia to Honour a Struggle Icon, like many others, that lived In Lusaka- Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba
Zambian Observer
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March 2, 2025
While he played “akalambe” and “wider”, African leaders gathered in Namibia to Honour a Struggle Icon, like many others, that lived In Lusaka Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Wrote; What is clear is that President Hakainde Hichilema has displayed no sense of...
Proflight Zambia increases flight frequency for safari season
Zawya
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Proflight Zambia will increase the frequency of its Livingstone–Lusaka route from once daily to twice daily, starting 1 April 2025, to coincide with the start of the safari season. This adjustment aims to improve connectivity for travellers...
Dozens Of People Injured In A Zambia Bound Cross-Border Bus Accident
iHarare News
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February 26, 2025
Dozens of people have been injured after a Zambia-bound Cross-border bus has an accident. Blue Circle bus traveling from Harare, Zimbabwe, to Lusaka, Zambia, overturned near the Chirundu Bridge. The accident, which occurred approximately yesterday...
Traveller Letters: This is the least comfortable business seat ever
The Sydney Morning Herald
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December 20, 2024
Blame the weather Ingrid Thompson reports a positive experience following a Jetstar flight cancellation (Traveller Letters, December 7). My experience on a cancelled Jetstar flight from Adelaide to Sydney was quite different. We had checked in to...
Zambia waives visa requirements for 53 more countries
News Diggers
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December 19, 2024
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has announced that Zambia has waived visa requirements for nationals from 53 countries, which include Argentina, Turkey, Ukraine, Israel, Morocco and Liberia. Others are Greenland, Sandwich...