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Zambian Electoral Body Rules Out Decentralization of Voter Regist…

Net News Publisher | 14 hours ago by Terry

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it will continue the voter registration process from the capital Lusaka because it does not have the resources to decentralize the process. Addressing a workshop for government officials in Lusaka on Mond read more

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Safari holidays and Travel with Children to Tanzania.

Nickelodeon Hotel | December 20th 2009 by Rolf Joho

We watched as elephants trecked through the hotel while on safari in Africa My wife and I love Africa and we couldn’t resist the temptation to visit our friends in Africa and visit the continent, when Juliette was nearly two years old we tr read more

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Zambian Government Rejects DPP Step-down Calls

Net News Publisher | December 18th 2009 by Terry

The Zambian government has rejected growing calls for the resignation of the country’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Chalwe Mchenga who is accused of being compromised by the State in his decisions. Mchenga has been embroiled in controversy read more

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kids caring for kids | Prairie Christian School

Lifesong Reflections | Andy Lehman | December 18th 2009 by Andy Lehman

Something special happened at a little school in central Illinois (Prairie Christian School)!  An 8 yr old girl @ PCS, decided to help the orphans in Zambia. Completely on her own initiative, and initially unbeknown to her parents, she began to read more

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US commits $100bn

Zambia | December 18th 2009 by edward

UNITED STATES Secretary of State Hilary Clinton seemed to breathe a new breath of life to the COP15 conference which was headed for certain breakdown today after she announced that the world’s most industrialised country and others was committing m read more

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MMD still a force – Magande

Zambia | December 18th 2009 by edward

MMD Chairperson for Finance and Economics Ng’andu Magande has said the MMD is still a strong party and the recent losses in the by-elections should not make people lose faith in the party. Mr Magande said in an interview yesterday the MMD was still read more

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“I’ll need a king-size bed, a porter to help with my trunk, a…

Tango Diva Travel Blog | December 16th 2009

They’re baaack! The Bushcamp Company, a leader in the walking safari, is known around the world for the elephants which wander through the lobby of its Mfuwe Lodge in Zambia every year. A decade ago while on migration an elephant matriarch named read more

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Conference : eLearning Africa 2010 26 – 28 May 2010, Lusaka, Za…

SocioLingo Africa | December 16th 2009 by sociolingo

eLearning Africa is a conference that focuses on information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development, education and training in Africa. Continue reading Conference : eLearning Africa... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs read more

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Conference : eLearning Africa 2010 26 – 28 May 2010, Lusaka, Za…

SocioLingo Africa | December 16th 2009 by sociolingo

eLearning Africa is a conference that focuses on information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development, education and training in Africa. Continue reading Conference : eLearning Africa... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs read more

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Tujuh Keajaiban Alam Dunia Versi Cable News Network (CNN)

Doktertomi.com | December 16th 2009 by Muh. Antar Temmangingngi

Grand Canyon Grand Canyon adalah sebuah jurang tebing-terjal, diukir oleh Sungai Colorado, di utara Arizona. Jurang ini merupakan satu dari Tujuh Keajaiban Dunia dan sebagian besar berada di Taman Nasional Grand Canyon; salah satu taman nasional per read more

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Chongwe claim must be registered — LAZ

Zambia | December 16th 2009 by edward

THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has said the judgment involving Lusaka lawyer Rodger Chongwe’s claim for compensation should have first been registered in the Zambian courts before payment is considered. LAZ president Steven Lungu said in an in read more

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Africans stand united

Zambia | December 16th 2009 by edward

From DAVIS MATAKA Copenhagen, Tuesday AFRICAN Environment ministers attending the United Nations Framework for Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC) yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to proceed with one united position towards a positive outcome of read more

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Zambian Government Condemns Exploitation of Mine Workers

Net News Publisher | December 15th 2009 by Terry

Zambian Deputy Labour Minister Simon Kachimba has criticized foreign companies operating in the country for continuing to exploit their labor force. Kachimba told journalists in the capital Lusaka that it was unfortunate that local workers employed b read more

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FNDP review shows positive growth

Zambia | December 15th 2009 by edward

THE Fifth National Development Plan (FNDP) mid-term review report for the period 2006-2010 has revealed that the country’s implementation of a number of factors during the first half of the plan contributed significantly to the general positive read more

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Rupiah blocked Chongwe payment

Zambia | December 15th 2009 by edward

PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda blocked the payment of US$6.7 million to Lusaka lawyer, Rodger Chongwe because the amount was too excessive and was going to set a bad precedent, his special assistant for Press and public relations, Dickson Jere has said. Mr J read more

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Target Transfers Seek Further Growth Through Agents.

HEAT PRESS IT with Target | December 15th 2009 by HEAT PRESS IT with Target

Target Transfers are one of the longest established and best known custom heat transfer manufacturers with a reputation for high quality, fast turn round times, at competitive prices. For over 30 years Target have provided a wide range ofcustom read more

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Zambian Finance Minister Says the Economy is on Its Way to Recove…

Net News Publisher | December 14th 2009 by Terry

Zambian Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has said that his country’s economy had fared better than expected only months ago. He told journalists in the capital Lusaka that the country had experienced better growth than had been projected beca read more

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Africa Anthropology : Divination Methods in DRC and Zambia

SocioLingo Africa | December 11th 2009 by sociolingo

I usually find the most interesting papers and articles whilst looking for something else. Then I bookmark them for reading later. The following article is one I found when I was researching on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website read more

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Africa Anthropology : Divination Methods in DRC and Zambia

SocioLingo Africa | December 11th 2009 by sociolingo

I usually find the most interesting papers and articles whilst looking for something else. Then I bookmark them for reading later. The following article is one I found when I was researching on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website read more

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Zambia Is a Repressive State!

Zambia | December 11th 2009 by edward

During the 1960s, we harbored very high and somewhat unrealistic expectations about the socio-economic prospects of our beloved country, Zambia. Equating independence with not only self-rule, but also with genuine democracy and prosperity, we str read more

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Join in graft fight, Banda tells civil society

Zambia | December 11th 2009 by edward

PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to partner with Government in the fight against corruption instead of just criticising the executive. And the British government has given Zambia 5.7 million pounds to support the im read more

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First ladies praise jatropha scheme

Zambia | December 11th 2009 by edward

FIRST lady Thandiwe Banda has urged women involved in the growing of Jatropha seeds to ensure that the” magical” plant is grown throughout Zambia as it can help to cushion the diesel crisis in future. And South African’s first lady Nompumelelo read more

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Ronnie chides LAZ chief

Zambia | December 11th 2009 by edward

CHIEF Government Spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha has said the powers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) have not been taken over by the executive. Lieutenant General Shikapwasha said in a statement yesterday the reasoning by Law Association read more

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More Moyo for Moi.

The Traveling Scholar | December 10th 2009 by Shannon

I just finished reading  a newly published book entitled Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working and How There is Another Way for Africa by Dambisa Moyo, a Zambian native. Born and raised in Zambia, she has worked for Goldman Sachs and at the World Bank read more

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Join in graft fight, Banda tells civil society

Zambia | December 10th 2009 by edward

PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to partner with Government in the fight against corruption instead of just criticising the executive. And the British government has given Zambia 5.7 million pounds to support the im read more

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Zambia ideal for investment -Zuma

Zambia | December 10th 2009 by edward

SOUTH African President Jacob Zuma yesterday said Zambia was an ideal country for investment and called on South African investors to seriously consider improving the lives of ordinary people in areas where they have invested. Winding up his three da read more

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C’belt MMD exposes presidential plot’

Zambia | December 9th 2009 by edward

SOME Senior MMD members have started campaigning to challenge President Rupiah Banda at the planned party convention and are sponsoring individuals to campaign for them on the Copperbelt, provincial chairperson Joseph Chilambwe has claimed. Mr Chilam read more

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UNZA honours Zuma with doctorate

Zambia | December 9th 2009 by edward

THE University of Zambia (UNZA) has honoured South African president Jacob Zuma with an honorary doctorate degree in law. UNZA vice chancellor Stephen Simukanga yesterday honoured Mr Zuma at the Oliver Tambo Memorial lecture which was also attended b read more

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Ndola, Kitwe in $23m road facelift

Zambia | December 9th 2009 by edward

THE Zambian Government has signed a US$23 million contract with a Japanese company aimed at improving and maintaining roads in Ndola and Kitwe. This is contained in a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka by third secretary for Press at the Zambian Emb read more

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Zambia, SA boost ties

Zambia | December 9th 2009 by edward

ZAMBIA and South Africa yesterday signed six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with presidents Rupiah Banda and Jacob Zuma pledging their commitment to ensuring that the MOUs were implemented. The agreements cover health, mines, agriculture, energy, read more