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Zambia declares national emergency amid ‘devastating’ drought

Fresh from a deadly cholera outbreak, 84 of the country’s 116 districts are affected by the prolonged drought.

01/03/2024

Zambia

Zambia counts votes in high-stakes election with large turnout

Officials started counting the results in Zambia after polling stations closed on Thursday as voters waited in long lines to cast their ballots.

13/08/2021

Zambia

Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia first president, dead at 97

Kaunda was the founding father of African nationalism, fought white minority rule across southern Africa, and was a leading member of the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War.

17/06/2021

Africanews

The chemist who might overcome malaria [Inspire Africa]

Malaria remains the deadliest disease on the continent, claiming the highest number of victims than any other every year. Enter University of Cape Town Professor, Kelly Chibale. The Zambian chemist

27/11/2018

Africanews

Rare hailstorm gives Zambians a snowy feel in May

Zambians in the capital Lusaka and surrounding towns woke up Monday morning to see their streets and backyards filled with ice.

17/05/2017

Zambia

Zambia opposition contest re-election of President Lungu

Zambian President Edgar Lungu has been narrowly re-elected according to official results published on Monday.

16/08/2016

Zambia

Tight presidential race as Zambia goes to the polls

Zambians have been voting for their next leader in a tight race between a populist lawyer and a wealthy economist after the previous president died

20/01/2015