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Elephant tramples tourist to death in Kruger National Park
The Citizen (South Africa)
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January 25, 2025
The incident happened near Crocodile River at Malelane Gate on Saturday. The South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that a tourist has been trampled to death by an elephant in the Kruger National Park (KNP). SANParks spokesperson JP...
Boost for tourism: Ghana ranked second safest place in Africa
Graphic
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January 25, 2025
Ghana has been ranked as the second safest place in Africa according to the latest ranking by global tourism firm, Altezza Travel. The report, which recommends tourism destinations for 2025, said Ghana’s crime rate is very low, lower than Canada,...
President Hichilema to Strengthen Zambia-Japan Ties During State Visit
Open Zambia
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has reported that President Hichilema will undertake a State Visit to Japan from 3 to 7 February 2025. The visit, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, marks a...
Zambia mourns 7 footballers killed in bus crash
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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October 28, 2024
Zambian football is in mourning after seven players from Chavuma Town Council FC were killed in a bus crash. The country’s football association (Faz) expressed its “deep shock” at the accident, which occurred on Saturday while the squad was...
Zambia mourns seven footballers killed in bus crash
BBC
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October 28, 2024
Zambian football is in mourning after seven players from Chavuma Town Council FC were killed in a bus crash. The country's football association (Faz) expressed its "deep shock" at the accident, which occurred on Saturday while the squad was...
Starlink's absence hinders tourism in Namibia
Samaa
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Members of the Namibia Wetlands Route in the Zambezi region have expressed the urgent need for satellite internet provider Starlink to operate in Namibia. They argue that their lodges are located in remote areas, making it difficult to access...
NY Travel and Adventure Show preview with Pauline Frommer
WABC ABC 7 - New York
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January 24, 2025
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The winter chill probably has most of us thinking about our next getaway and we're in luck! The New York Travel and Adventure Show is coming up this weekend. We're getting a sneak peek from one of the experts, Pauline Frommer,...
11 Pro Tips to Instantly Elevate Your Golden Hour Photography
PetaPixel - California
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July 16, 2025
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...
Is China Setting the Tone in the Upcoming UN-Tourism Election?
eTurboNews
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January 23, 2025
Some insiders have called the current UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili a sleeping agent for China; this cannot be substantiated. The 50th celebration of UN Tourism at the Four Seasons Hotel in Madrid became an eyebrow-raising...
International Rotarians from Africa Visit Northeast Missouri  
Memphis Democrat - Missouri
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July 10, 2025
International Rotarians from Africa visited northeast Missouri in June. L-R: Peter Nkosi from Malawi, Martin Maversera from Zimbabwe, Maudy Lwenje from Zambia, Susanna Millapo from Zambia, Rachel Ward from Zambia, Dr. Okhuaihesuyi (Kirksville...
Namibia pushes for regional roaming fee harmonization with Angola, Zimbabwe, and Zambia
New Zimbabwe
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January 24, 2025
24th January 2025 News Headlines TechAfricaNews Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus revealed that she has engaged her counterparts from Angola, Zimbabwe and Zambia to sign collaboration agreements that will include...
Namibia to strengthen ICT ties with Angola, Zimbabwe & Zambia
Windhoek Observer
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Niël Terblanché Emma Theofelus, Namibia’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, has announced plans to expand collaboration agreements with neighbouring countries Angola, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. The announcement was made during the...
Zambia Mourns 7 Players Killed In Bus Crash
Daily Guide
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October 29, 2024
Wreckage of the Haice bus which was carrying the players Zambian football is in mourning after seven players from Chavuma Town Council FC were killed in a bus crash. The country’s football association (FAZ) expressed its “deep shock” at the...
Police Nab David Kazadi in Livingstone Just Before Showtime!
Zambian Observer
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July 10, 2025
Police Nab David Kazadi in Livingstone Just Before Showtime! It was a regular sunny Thursday in the tourist capital of Livingstone. Birds were chirping, the sun was shining, and David Kazadi the filmmaker, head judge of The Icon, and lover of...
Safest African country revealed with beautiful beach resorts, 30C winters and TUI holiday packages
The Sun
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January 21, 2025
MAURITIUS has been named the safest country in Africa beating the likes of Morocco and Egypt to the top spot. Tour operator Altezza Travel ranked African countries in terms of safety by analysing factors like indexes on global peace and global...
SOCIALIST PARTY CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY…as Loadshedding Hits Bank of Zambia
Zambian Observer
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January 22, 2025
SOCIALIST PARTY CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY …as Loadshedding Hits Bank of Zambia Petauke… Wednesday January 22, 2025 The Socialist Party (SP) has expressed deep concern over the recent power outage at the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), describing it as a...
“UPND Has Betrayed Zambians”- Harry Kalaba
Zambian Observer
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January 21, 2025
“UPND Has Betrayed Zambians”: Harry Kalaba Tears Into Government’s Failures In a scathing critique of the UPND government, Citizens First President Harry Kalaba has accused President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration of abandoning the...
New Kenya eTA Exemption Simplifies Travel Rules for Africans
eTurboNews
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January 21, 2025
Kenya’s Cabinet has authorized a proposal to exempt travelers from Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zambia, Comoros, Eritrea, and the Republic of Congo, and others...
Elephant kills tourist while saving grandchildren in South Africa
Punch
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January 26, 2025
A 59-year-old grandfather was tragically trampled to death by an elephant on Saturday while trying to save his grandchildren from the charging animal. The incident, which happened at South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park, was reported by...
We’ll continue to waive visa requirements to reach 3m tourist arrivals by 2026 – Govt
News Diggers
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January 22, 2025
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Permanent Secretary Josephs Akafumba says government will continue to waive visa requirements for more countries in order to attain the target of three million tourist arrivals into Zambia by 2026. According to a...