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The Best Action on SuperSport this week
Modern Ghana
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SuperSport on DStv and GOtv presents another amazing week of sporting action from around the world, headlined by the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, Wimbledon, the Tour de France, LIV Golf in Spain, the speed demons of MotoGP, and so much more!...
Court prevents burial of ex-Zambian leader
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) A South African court has blocked the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu just as the private ceremony was about to start, following a dispute between his family and the Zambian government over the funeral plans. Mourners...
Monkeying around: Chimps adopt pointless social fads such as wearing grass in their ears, hilarious pictures show
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
From Crocs to bleached eyebrows, we're no strangers to bizarre and pointless social fads. But humans aren't the only primates who like to keep up with the latest trends. Chimpanzees living in a wildlife sanctuary in Zambia have started wearing...
A decade of lifesaving care in Zambia
PATH
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Thanks to the tireless efforts of Chisapa and other CBDs, self-injection is also easing pressure on Luapula’s health system. As more women adopt this method, clinics are less congested, allowing health workers to focus on new clients and urgent...
FQM STRENGTHENS ZAMBIAN SUPPLY CHAIN, CHAMPIONING LOCAL BUSINESS RESILIENCE AT INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
Zambian Observer
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July 8, 2025
FQM STRENGTHENS ZAMBIAN SUPPLY CHAIN, CHAMPIONING LOCAL BUSINESS RESILIENCE AT INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR Ndola, Zambia… Monday July 7, 2025 In reinforcing its commitment to Zambia’s economic transformation in line with the Government’s agenda to...
SHOULD ILLEGAL MINING BE ALLOWED SIMPLY BECAUSE ZAMBIANS NEED TO EAT?
Zambian Observer
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July 8, 2025
SHOULD ILLEGAL MINING BE ALLOWED SIMPLY BECAUSE ZAMBIANS NEED TO EAT? From the Media Director’s desk: Land in Zambia is regulated by the constitution and over 23 Acts of parliament . The Lands Acts in part ll section (1) provides ,”Notwithstanding...
FREE EDUCATION POLICY BRIGHTENS FUTURE OF ZAMBIAN CHILDREN – LEVY NGOMA
Zambian Observer
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July 8, 2025
FREE EDUCATION POLICY BRIGHTENS FUTURE OF ZAMBIAN CHILDREN – LEVY NGOMA Muchinga Province, Zambia – Special Assistant to the President for Political Affairs, Mr. Levy Ngoma, has praised President Hakainde Hichilema’s Free Education Policy,...
Chisale wins first silver for Malawi
The Nation Malawi
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July 8, 2025
Team Malawi yesterday bagged its first silver at the ongoing African Union Sports Council Region 5 Games in Swakopmund, Namibia, through athlete Nathan Chisale in 3 000-metres (m). He finished the race in eight minutes 38 seconds behind South...
Why is Elon Musk starting the America Party? What social science tells us about why billionaires run for office
The London School of Economics and Political Science
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July 7, 2025
Following a well-publicized split with President Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that he is launching a new political party. Nikhil Kalyanpur writes that there is nothing new about businesspeople going into politics: elected office...
WAFCON: Morocco force Zambia to 2-2 draw
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 6, 2025
Host country Morocco bounced back from the brink of defeat to snatch a heartwarming 2-2 draw in the opening match of the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) played at Olympic Stadium in Rabat. Reigning African Best Player of the Year,...
ZAMBIA EMERGES AS ONE OF THE STANDOUT PERFORMERS IN THE UN’s 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT
Zambian Observer
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July 5, 2025
ZAMBIA EMERGES AS ONE OF THE STANDOUT PERFORMERS IN THE UN’s 2025 INVESTMENT REPORT. A sharp rise in investment has put the country back on the radar. Here are the highlights: ✅United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) names...
Who are Zambia’s Present-day Heroes?- Sishuwa Sishuwa
Zambian Observer
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July 7, 2025
Who are Zambia’s Present-day Heroes? By Sishuwa Sishuwa Today is Heroes Day in Zambia. I take advantage of this Day to pay tribute to individuals and institutions that – especially since the 2021 election – continue to make a difference in areas...
Social Voices trains African journalists on gender equity reporting
The Cable
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July 4, 2025
Social Voices has trained over 130 journalists, writers and media professionals from across Africa on reporting gender issues through a solutions-driven lens. The three-day virtual training, in partnership with the Solutions Journalism Network,...
Tourist Leaves Dog in Hot Locker While Visiting Popular German Attraction
Fodors Travel Guide
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July 7, 2025
And other travel news you may have missed. This week in travel, we’ve uncovered several stories that might have flown under your radar. Among them: Chilean authorities detained an American influencer who illegally entered Antarctica; Mexico City...
HH A GOOD PRESIDENT WITH A HEART FOR THE ZAMBIAN PEOPLE- Spuki Mulemwa
Zambian Observer
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July 7, 2025
7/7/25 HH A GOOD PRESIDENT WITH A HEART FOR THE ZAMBIAN PEOPLE ————————————————- The democratic space in Zambia has greatly expanded contrary to assertions by some sections of society that it is shrinking when in fact not. This is evidenced by the...
Cross River, JR Farms launch initiative to cultivate 30m coffee seedlings
The Sun Nigeria
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July 7, 2025
The Cross River State government, in partnership with a multinational agribusiness company, JR Farms, is set to lead Nigeria’s coffee revolution with the launching of an initiative to cultivate 30 million coffee seedlings across the state, marking...
Providing nonjudgmental, empathetic sexual and reproductive health services in Zambia
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
ZAMBIA: TO improve access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services, including family planning and safe abortions, Zambia is training health workers in values clarification and attitude transformation (VCAT). Adolescents and...
VP Mpango to open Pan-African Social Security Summit in Arusha
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
ARUSHA: VICE-PRESIDENT, Dr Philip Mpango, is expected to officially open the 14th Africa Social Protection Policy-Makers Conference to be held in Arusha Region. Organised by the Africa Social Security Association (ASSA), the summit is scheduled...
TONSE ALLIANCE STATEMENT ON POLICE BRUTALITY AT KIKONGE GOLD MINE IN MUFUMBWE DISTRICT OF NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCE OF ZAMBIA
Zambian Observer
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July 7, 2025
TONSE ALLIANCE STATEMENT ON POLICE BRUTALITY AT KIKONGE GOLD MINE IN MUFUMBWE DISTRICT OF NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCE OF ZAMBIA Liberty House, 7th July 2025 1. The TONSE ALLIANCE is very saddened by the unnecessary loss of lives due to Police brutality...
Zambia calls for more equitable share of global investment, trade
The Malaysian Star
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July 4, 2025
LUSAKA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government has expressed concern over the disproportionately low share of foreign direct investment (FDI), capital inflows, and its marginal participation in global trade, according to a statement released on...