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Why these African cities should be on your travel radar
The Manual - Oregon
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December 24, 2024
Africa, the world’s second-largest continent, covers 20% of the Earth’s landmass and is home to over 18% of the global population. While many travelers envision vast deserts or exciting safari adventures when planning a trip here, Africa’s urban...
58 visa-free destinations for SA travellers in 2025
East Coast Radio
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The 2025 Passport Index was recently released and we now know that South Africans can travel to 58 countries with a few new ones added to the list. From tropical islands to vibrant cities, the options are endless. Whether you're a seasoned...
“10 YEARS OF LIES LUSAKA WOMAN DEVASTATED AFTER DISCOVERING LOVER’S SECRET FAMILY OF 7”
Zambian Observer
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January 16, 2025
“10 YEARS OF LIES LUSAKA WOMAN DEVASTATED AFTER DISCOVERING LOVER’S SECRET FAMILY OF 7” In a shocking tale of heartbreak and betrayal, a Lusaka woman has shared how her decade-long relationship with a police officer came crashing down after she...
Zambia’s Mtendere Hospital: Zimbos fountain of hope
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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This stark contrast underscores the advanced health technologies available in Zambia compared to Zimbabwe’s struggling system. SHUPIKAI Sithole (54), a cancer patient, exemplifies the desperation felt by many Zimbabweans. After receiving...
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...
I spent four months travelling around Africa on buses, boats and planes - these are the mistakes people make when planning a trip to the continent and why South Africa is best for first-timers
Daily Mail
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December 19, 2024
'I've travelled to over 70 countries across five continents, but even that couldn't prepare me for a lot of what I experienced in Africa.' TikTok traveller and blogger Eli Solidum (@elisolidum), from the Philippines, is telling MailOnline Travel...
LOSSES IN ZAMBIA MINING SECTOR PERSIST – FELISTUS OMELO MUMBA
Zambia Reports
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January 14, 2025
15 January 2025 Felistus Omelo Mumba, Member of the Central Committee for Mines under the Citizens First Party, has expressed deep concern over Zambia’s persistent loss of potential revenue from the mining sector. She attributes these losses to...
Families Share Holiday Cheer in Zambia
Adventist Review
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January 14, 2025
During the holiday season of 2024, 38 volunteers joined Maranatha’s annual Christmas Family Project in Zambia. Their main task was building classrooms for the Sala Primary School, located in southern Zambia. The Sala school provides more than...
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...
50 holidays to take in 2025
The Financial Times
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January 11, 2025
January Avoiding ‘The White Lotus’ in Thailand The return of the HBO series The White Lotus next month seems bound to do for its location — the Thai island of Koh Samui and the Four Seasons resort there — what the last series did for Sicily. Avoid...
Zambia’s Mpox Alert
Zim Eye
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October 12, 2024
Zambia’s Mpox Alert Own Correspondent /Reuters On Thursday, Zambia’s health ministry announced the country’s inaugural case of mpox, though details regarding the specific variant have not been revealed. In August, the World Health Organization...
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS
Hollywood Gazette
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October 3, 2024
TRAVEL STATISTICS 2024: VACATION AND TOURISM DEMOGRAPHICS & TRENDS Last Updated: September 27, 2024 Embarking on either short or long excursions can provide both enjoyment and rejuvenation. Regardless of whether you are exploring your local...
Boat Capsizes in Bangweulu Wetlands, Zambia Army Officer Feared Dead
Lusaka Times
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January 14, 2025
A tragic boating accident occurred in the Bangweulu wetlands of Lunga district, leaving a Zambia Army officer feared dead while three toddlers and six civil servants narrowly escaped with their lives. The incident happened yesterday around 10:00...
Zambia stripped of electricity as drought parches critical lake
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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October 14, 2024
LAKE KARIBA, Zambia — Tindor Sikunyongana is trying to run a welding business which these days means buying a diesel generator with costly fuel he can’t always afford. Like everyone in Zambia, Sikunyongana is facing a daily struggle to find and...
Explore multi-destination tourism: top itineraries for South African travellers in 2025
IOL
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January 13, 2025
As travel continues to evolve post-pandemic, the trend of multi-destination tourism is gaining momentum. For South African travellers looking for adventure, unique experiences and budget-friendly options, pairing destinations can transform your...
African Lawyers hail Ghana over visa-free travel policy
The Sun Nigeria
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January 13, 2025
From Godwin Tsa Abuja African Lawyers under the platform of the African Bar Association (AFBA), have hailed the government of Ghana for the visa-free travel policy for all African passport holders. President of AFBA, Chief Ibrahim Eddy Mark, said...
Zambia confirms first mpox case
Xinhua News Agency
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LUSAKA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Zambia's health authorities on Thursday confirmed the first case of mpox in the country. Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said the case was a Tanzanian national who entered the country through the northern border town...
Zambia records first case of MPOX from a Tanzanian national
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Zambia has recorded the first case of MPOX from a Tanzanian national in Chitambo district, Central Province. Health Minister Elijah Muchima said a 32-year-old man was diagnosed with the viral disease after presenting symptoms at Mukando Health...
Zambia Records First Mpox Case
Face of Malawi
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October 11, 2024
Zambia has recorded its first case of Mpox disease from a 32-year-old Tanzanian national in Chitambo district, Central Province. The patient was initially attended to at Mukondo Health Post on 4th October 2024, after presenting complaints of...
Lessons From Buhari's Demise
Modern Ghana
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Across the African continent, it has become almost routine. An African president or top politician quietly boards a plane, often in the dead of night, heading to Europe, the Middle East, or Asia for “medical checks.” These trips, costing millions...