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The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia has become the first organization in the country to earn Certified PeopleFirst status, reaching Silver level.

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King Lewanika Lodge has reopened in Liuwa Plain National Park under new operator Ker & Downey Zambia after a full refurbishment that adds solar power, a new poolside sanctuary and migration sleepouts.

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TEMPO Networks is expanding into Africa through a multi-year partnership with Zambia’s Lusaka Carnival, marking the company’s 21st anniversary and a new push to connect Caribbean and African culture, media and tourism.

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GAAPP and 22 member groups from 10 African countries have formed AMEA to push awareness, earlier diagnosis and better treatment for respiratory and allergic diseases.

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Global Citizen and FIFA announced 31 new community-based education grantees as the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund reached $60 million in commitments.

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Portugal has become the first European Union member state to join HealthAI’s Global Regulatory Network, a move that puts the country inside a growing international group focused on safe, effective and equitable AI in health.

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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Zambia to apply.

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MECANMED has started its first scholarship program with the University of Lusaka, funding three students in medicine, law and banking and finance.

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iChange Nations™ will honor Dr. Shanequa E. Wilson with the Ruben M. West Voice of Change Award at a public ceremony on July 18, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Ker & Downey Botswana and Ker & Downey Zambia have appointed Andrea Schnoor Communications to handle public relations as the safari operator expands across Botswana and Zambia.

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BB Energy has launched BBE-D Gas Zambia, a liquefied petroleum gas distribution business aimed at expanding cleaner energy access in Zambia.

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HRH King Dr. Ruben Maurice West received the Pan African Global Lifetime Icon Award at a gathering of international dignitaries recognizing his humanitarian service, diplomacy and leadership across Africa.

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Four award-winning filmmakers from Botswana, Zambia, Kenya and Nigeria have been selected for NEFTi 441, a collaborative project to make one 20-minute narrative film.

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Thirty2give LLC will launch its Is It Well mobile app on October 5, 2026, in Brazil, Japan, Kenya and Zambia.

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White Page International’s 16th Global Leadership Conclave brought 125 leaders from more than 15 countries to London on 22-23 September for networking, talks and awards.

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The UN SDG Action Campaign has picked nine finalists from more than 7,000 applications in 170 countries for the 2026 Heroes of Tomorrow awards.

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Jacada Travel has expanded its Positive Impact Collection with 39 new experiences built around conservation, community resilience and cultural preservation.

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Conservation Lower Zambezi says its long-running patrols, community programs and partnerships have helped restore Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park after 1980s and 1990s poaching wiped out rhinos and heavily reduced elephant numbers.

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Influential Women is spotlighting Brenda Stevens, MA, CBA®, for more than three decades of work in entrepreneurship, workforce development, higher education, and community leadership.

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Embrace Global is partnering with Babies and Mothers Alive to place 541 infant warmers across 92 Ugandan health facilities and 41 government ambulances in Greater Masaka and Rwenzori.