The Latest Breaking News from Zambia

Zambia seeks answers from Russia after national dies in Ukraine war - foreign minister

Zambia has asked Russia to explain how one of its citizens who had been serving a prison sentence in Moscow ended up on the battlefield in Ukraine where he was killed, Zambia's foreign affairs minister said on Monday.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

'I ate breakfast next to elephants and drank G&Ts at sunset on a magical safari'

The Mirror's Jeremy Armstrong visited Flatdogs Safari Camp in Zambia, East Africa and had close encounters with a monkey, elephant and giraffes, while managing to steer clear of the crocodiles

Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022

Zambia star Frankie Musonda on signing up famous names to the Ayr United cause

The international defender has revealed a raft of star names are now following the Honest Men thanks to him.

Daily Record · Nov 7, 2022

Roberto De Zerbi ready to help Enock Mwepu with next steps after early retirement

The midfielder was told by Brighton doctors earlier this week that he would risk his life if he did not call time on his career

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Heart Issue Forces Brighton Player Enock Mwepu to Retire

Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu has retired from soccer at the age of 24 because of a hereditary heart condition, the Premier League club said Monday. Mwepu became ill last month on a flight to join the Zambia national team squad in Mali and was treated in a hospital there. He…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 10, 2022

China Reins In Belt and Road Program, $1 Trillion Later

China has spent a trillion dollars to expand its influence across Asia, Africa and Latin America through its Belt and Road infrastructure program. Now, Beijing is working on an overhaul of the troubled initiative, according to people involved in policy-making.

Bangkok Post · Sep 27, 2022

HIV crashed her life. She found her way back to joy — and spoke at the U.N. this week

Diagnosed with HIV before her wedding, Bupe Sinkala didn't tell her husband and saw her marriage — and life — crumble. Now she's a community health worker advocating for her unsung profession.

WEKU · Sep 23, 2022

Why has Kenya not abolished the death penalty? Habit and inertia

In recent months two African states have announced their intentions to abolish the death penalty – Zambia and the Central African Republic.

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2022

Tanzania and Zambia want to upgrade the 'Uhuru Railway' – but can they?

Half a century ago, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (Tazara) stood out as a crucial symbol of Africa’s struggle for independence. The 1,860km-long railway connects Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia with Dar es Salaam at the Indian Ocean.

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2022

Zambian man whose community was polluted by mining visits NI communities facing influx of gold prospectors

"These mines were making millions and millions and sending it out of the country whilst the communities are suffering"

Belfast Live · Sep 17, 2022