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WTTC Not to Endorse UN-Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili
eTurboNews
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January 13, 2025
Assumed by eTurboNews on December 23, 2024, the endorsement of Gloria Guevara by WTTC for her bit to become the next UN-Tourism Secretary General becomes a reality. < The Tourism and Society, a think tank affiliated with UN-Tourism (former UNWTO),...
Mozambique reports its first mpox cases of the year as infections rise in parts of Africa
CIDRAP
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July 17, 2025
Mozambique last week confirmed its first mpox cases of the year, bringing the number of African nations reporting outbreaks to 24. Meanwhile, one of the top officials from the Africa Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (Africa CDC) today...
Zambian Ambassador Praises Books for Africa, Headlines Fundraiser in Atlanta
Global Atlanta - Georgia
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October 12, 2024
A Minnesota charity with the heart of its operation in Atlanta is changing futures by improving literacy in southern Africa, Zambia’s ambassador to the United States said in a Sept. 27 speech. Chibamba Kanyama braved the aftermath of Hurricane...
Honorary Zambian Residency
Lusaka Times
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January 11, 2025
By Henry Kyambalesa The functions of Zambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation should include managing and administering a programme designed to confer rare and special “Zambian Residency” status upon a selected number of...
Zambia Partners with China to Build Cholera Vaccine Plant
News Central TV
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October 8, 2024
Zambia and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday to establish Zambia’s inaugural cholera vaccine manufacturing plant. The initial phase of the project will require $37 million, and a joint venture between Zambia’s Industrial...
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Zambians swell with pride over Banda, Kundananji in NWSL
Goal
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Banda’s NWSL Shield-winning performance highlights the widespread support of Zambian players in the league, both at home and abroad On May 4, as Bay FC stepped onto their home pitch to face the Portland Thorns, Zambian striker Racheal Kundananji...
Improving Meanwood Chamba Valley Kwamwena’s Road Infrastructure: A Strategic Move for Zambia’s 2026 Elections
Lusaka Times
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January 14, 2025
Some roads in Meanwood Chamba Valley, Kwamwena By Aristide Bance Compliments of the season and welcome to the new year 2025. I start off with an article that is dear to my heart as we are officially in the last year before elections of 2026. As a...
Zambia is not part of the candidates for the new Secretary General of the Commonwealth
Lusaka Times
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October 7, 2024
Zambia is member of the Commonwealth, largely driven by the United Kingdom, for its former colonies, including some countries in Africa, Caribbean and Asia. Africa makes up more than a third of the Commonwealth of its 56 member states. Next month,...
betPawa spends Sh2.8bn to pay Africa’s biggest aviator winners
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Gaming brand in Africa, betPawa, has paid Sh2, 873,750,000 ($ 1,107,573) to pay 8 Aviator winners across the African continent who won in the same round, marking a groundbreaking moment in the region’s online gaming industry. In...
MOBILE MONEY DEALER SHOT AND INJURED BY ROBBERS, K950,000 STOLEN IN LUSAKA
Zambian Observer
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January 10, 2025
MOBILE MONEY DEALER SHOT AND INJURED BY ROBBERS, K950,000 STOLEN IN LUSAKA The Zambia Police Service has reported a violent robbery involving attempted murder and the theft of K950,000 in Lusaka. The incident occurred today, January 9, 2025, at...
Zambia Showcases Vast Tourism and Investment Opportunities at Tourism Expo Japan 2024
Mwebantu
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October 4, 2024
ZAMBIA’s Ambassador to Japan, Dr. Tobias Mulimbika, has hailed Zambia’s participation in the recently concluded Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) as a resounding success, marking a significant milestone in promoting the country’s unique tourism and...
Saudi Arabia makes polio vaccination mandatory for Pakistani travellers
GEO TV
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January 9, 2025
Requirement also applies to Afghanistan, Kenya, Congo, etc. Kingdom warns of legal action, severe penalties over violation. Exempts travellers who do not leave transit area in 12 hours. KARACHI: Aspirant Pakistanis, already facing various hurdles...
Tourism recovery needs all hands on deck
The Standard
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Kumbi Chiweshe, chief explorer of the Victoria Falls Destination Management Company (DMC), adds that the absence of such a partnership will hinder revival, while a full-on effort that ropes in all private sector operators and all public sector...
Polio vaccination certificate prerequisite for travel to Saudi Arabia
The News International
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KARACHI: Adding to the existing challenges faced by Pakistanis wishing to travel abroad, Saudi Arabia has made it mandatory for travellers from Pakistan to possess polio vaccination certificate for visiting the Kingdom. According to new...
Should you participate in elephant tourism? Here’s what experts say.
The New Zealand Herald
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January 8, 2025
The UN Tourism agency, however, does not recommend against tourism that involves interacting with captive wild animals in its Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, despite calls from animals rights groups for it to do so. It advocates, generally, for...
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...
Zambia unveils sovereign wealth fund plans
African Business
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October 4, 2024
Zambia is set to launch a sovereign wealth fund in 2025 as the Southern African country seeks to shield itself from future shocks after several years of economic volatility. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), a state-owned enterprise...
DRC, Zambia: Further travel disruptions likely near Kasumbalesa border through mid-January
Crisis24
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Antifascist campaigners plan to protest in Place Mercouri in the Petralona District of Athens from 18:30 Jan. 17. Activists will commemorate Mohamed Kamran's death in 2013, denounce the Golden Dawn political party, and demand improved rights for...
2024 CHAN: 26 players begin camping in Ikenne-Remo
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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January 4, 2025
Stand-in Head Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede has called up captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defenders Sadiq Ismail and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielder Saviour Isaac, and forward Sikiru Alimi among a list of 26 players to begin...
Over 50 deportees arrive in Karachi as 30 denied travel abroad
GEO TV
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January 7, 2025
Sources say most deportees came from Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Most deportees travelled back home on emergency papers. Sources say offloaded passengers heading to Saudi Arabia, China. At least 51 deported Pakistanis landed in Karachi from seven...