Africa & World
Regional and international news that matters to Zambia.
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Front-line aid workers and health workers honoured on World Humanitarian day
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka FRONT-LINE aid workers and health workers, who often risk their lives while trying to safeguard women and their babies in the world’s most dangerous settings, have been honoured for their work. In a statement to mark World Humanitarian day, United Nations Population…
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At Least 132 Killed in Colombia’s Largest Earthquake in Years
At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is likely to rise, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings. The magnitude 7.4 quake struck…
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Malawian National Killed in Kasenengwa Hit-and-Run Accident
A 35-year-old Malawian national has died after being struck by an unidentified motor vehicle in a hit-and-run road traffic accident along the Chipata-Mfuwe Road in Kasenengwa District, Eastern Province. The fatal accident is believed to have occurred between 04:00 hours and 05:10…
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Two More Zambians Reported Killed after Alleged Recruitment into Russian Military
Kamanga Latest investigations have revealed that two Zambians are among hundreds of Africans reported to have died while fighting for Russian in Ukraine, according to information published by a Ukrainian government-backed platform tracking the recruitment of foreign nationals into Russia’s military. The…
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Shoppers can now pay with their mobile wallet at Zambia’s largest retailer
Customers can now pay with their preferred mobile wallet at Shoprite stores across Zambia, giving them more choice at checkout and a simple, convenient way to complete their purchases. Mobile money adoption continues to surge in Zambia as consumers increasingly move from traditional payment methods…
