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Zambian Defense Forces chief of chaplains visits IRL
FORT JACKSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES 11.21.2024 Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Henry Matifeyo, Chief of Chaplains of the Zambian Defense Forces visited the Institute for Religious Leadership Nov. 12-15. Matifeyo was welcomed by Chaplain (Col.)...

Tourism Makes History at COP29 as 50 Countries Back Climate Action Declaration for Sector
For the first time in the history of the summit, COP29 featured a Tourism Day, with a First Ministerial Meeting dedicated to positioning tourism policy to support national climate goals. In Baku, public and private sector leaders recognized the...

Zambia, Mali, Zimbabwe secure spots in TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025
Zambia, Mali, and Zimbabwe all confirmed their places in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 following the latest rounds of qualifiers on Friday. Zambia 1-0 Côte d’Ivoire – Group G Zambia clinched their place in TotalEnergies...

Airtel Zambia to pay up customers for poor network
Namaskar, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here's what I've got for you today: Airtel Zambia to pay up customers for poor network Starlink’s plans to expand in SA hit a snag Startbutton expands into 7 Francophone countries Airtel Zambia to pay up...
Hichilema to travel to Tanzania
67 Views The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to inform the nation that Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia will undertake an Official Visit to Tanzania at the invitation of Her Excellency...
The dying embers of human rights in Zambia ahead of the 2026 election
The dying embers of human rights in Zambia ahead of the 2026 election By Sishuwa Sishuwa In June last year, I wrote an opinion piece in which I provided evidence of how President Hakainde Hichilema was systematically undermining political and...

11 Pro Tips to Instantly Elevate Your Golden Hour Photography
The long days of summer offer a unique advantage for photographers: an abundance of golden hour light. This seasonal extension of the coveted ‘magic hours’ provides more time for photographers to work with the soft, beautiful light that can...

Conde Nast Traveller | Crete among the 29 best places to visit before summer
Crete is among the ideal destinations to visit before the start of the summer season, according to Conde Nast Traveller. The popular travel magazine ranks Crete in 5th place among 29 places in the world, emphasizing that “there is so much to...

Over 645,000 Travelers Cross Through Beitbridge Border Post as South Africa Sees Significant Increase in Festive Season Traffic
A Surge in Cross-Border Travel Over the Festive Season The 2024 holiday season saw a noticeable spike in travelers, with a total of 645,590 people passing through the Beitbridge Border Post. This busy crossing highlighted the increased movement...

President Hichilema urges Toyota Tsusho to resume solar power feasibility studies, expand investments in Zambia.
JUST like the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission(DEC) has also dismissed claims that the commission was directed to raid former President Edgar Lungu’s house. DEC public relations officer Allan Tamba testified before the Lusaka...
“OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE DEAD, I HAVE DECIDED TO STAY AROUND – HH
“OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE DEAD, I HAVE DECIDED TO STAY AROUND – HH July 9, 2025 LUSAKA – President Hakainde Hichilema has broken his silence on why he has not been travelling within and outside Zambia in recent weeks, stating that he made a...

Tourism Ministry officials probe newspaper article
By Deogratias Mmana: The Ministry of Tourism has instituted an internal investigation to trace who may have leaked information to our sister paper Malawi News which, in its November 9 to 5 2024 edition, published an article titled ‘Wasteful’. In...

UAE: How to travel the world despite a 'weak passport'; expats share tips
Image used for illustrative purpose. Photo: File For a number of UAE expatriates, the dream of exploring the world often feels out of reach due to the limitations imposed by their passports. Long visa processes, expensive fees, and frequent...

‘Oh my God, this is what we needed’: the Zambia style granny who went viral
Rainbow and gold coloured wedges, an electric blue wig and a black and hot-pink strapless gown are not what you would expect a grandmother in rural Zambia to wear. But Margret Chola, in her mid 80s, has become an internet sensation and accidental...

Zambia beat Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 to qualify for AfCON Morocco 2025
* Mali beat Mozambique 1-0 while Zimbabwe drew 1-1 with Kenya also to secure their place * Zambia, Zimbabwe join fellow COSAFA representatives South Africa and Angola Maravi Express In a thrilling night of CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco...

More outbound travelers seeking 'personalized' experiences
Li Jie had a frenzied 2024, as he spent more than 200 days leading Chinese travelers across multiple European countries. "The number of tours I led increased by 40 percent in 2024 compared with 2023," said the Beijing-born tour guide, aged in his...

Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Best Safaris, The Trip Of A Lifetime
Big cats are the stars of wildlife viewing safaris, from African Lions to the Bengal Tigers of ... [+] India.getty The best gift you could possibly give a loved one this holiday season is a safari vacation. How To Do A Safari Right There’s no...

10 of the best affordable African safari holidays
In a continent of national parks, rainforests and animal-rammed savannahs, it figures that safaris are big business. Wildlife drives Africa’s tourism economy and, from big guns to lesser-known bush-league destinations, safaris tend to come with a...
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRLINE REOPENS OFFICE IN LUSAKA
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRLINE REOPENS OFFICE IN LUSAKA Minister of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali says Zambia has set an ambitious but attainable goal to establish the nation as a leading transport and logistics hub in the region. Mr Tayali said to...

Scorchers camping to proceed
The gods of football have smiled on the Scorchers who have sailed through to the second round of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) following their first round opponents Congo’s withdrawal. The Malawi Women’s National Football Team...