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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tickets for the Argentina National Team friendlies: prices confirmed and how to buy to see the match against Mauritania

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced ticket prices and purchasing details for upcoming friendlies against Mauritania and Zambia, while also adjusting plans due to a suspension of a prior match.

Mar 22 • 14:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Much loved' Brit teacher crushed to death by elephant while on safari

Janet Easton, a retired British teacher, was tragically killed by an elephant while on a safari in Zambia.

Mar 22 • 09:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The story of pain and reconstruction that Zambia goes through, Argentina's new rival: the air tragedy that killed 18 players

Zambia's national football team, set to compete against Argentina, carries a tragic history marked by the air disaster of 1993 that killed 18 players.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Zambia will be the other rival of the Argentina National Team in the March FIFA date after the friendly with Mauritania

Argentina will face Zambia in a friendly match on March 31 at La Bombonera, following a game against Mauritania.

Mar 20 • 23:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The Argentine national team will play its second friendly before the World Cup against Zambia

The Argentine national soccer team has announced a friendly match against Zambia as part of its preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 20 • 23:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trampled by an elephant: two tourists died "in a matter of seconds" while on a safari

Two tourists were killed during a safari in Zambia when they were trampled by an elephant, which was reportedly defending its calf.

Mar 19 • 19:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

USA Issues Ultimatum to Zambia: HIV Drugs for Access to Raw Materials

The U.S. government has presented Zambia with an ultimatum requiring drug provision for HIV in exchange for access to mineral resources.

Mar 17 • 20:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

USA threatens Zambia: we will cut HIV aid if you do not grant access to your resources

The USA is considering reducing HIV aid to Zambia to pressure the country into a deal that would allow American companies greater access to its critical resources, as revealed by a draft memorandum from the US State Department.

Mar 17 • 12:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

We learn: How many children from Congo have been adopted since the 'Zambia affair'

The article discusses the ongoing implications of the 'Zambia affair,' which raised questions about international adoptions and the legalities involved after eight Croatian citizens were caught attempting to adopt children from Congo under suspicious circumstances.

Mar 16 • 19:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Zambia's former president died nine months ago – the body remains in a morgue in South Africa

Nine months after the death of Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu in South Africa, his remains are still in a Pretoria morgue amid a dispute between his successor and relatives over custody of the body.

Mar 14 • 06:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Sub-Saharan African Economies Among World's Fastest-Improving in Global Connectedness

The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 highlights significant increases in global connectedness among Sub-Saharan African economies, notably Namibia, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Zambia.

Mar 12 • 15:50 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

IMF expects talks with Zambia on new financial package to start in April

The IMF is set to begin discussions with Zambia regarding a new financial package in April, with a formal agreement projected to follow after the August elections.

Mar 6 • 15:02 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Health: Why Some African Countries Refuse to Sign a Bilateral Aid Agreement with the United States

Certain African countries are rejecting bilateral aid agreements with the United States linked to health initiatives under the Trump administration.

Mar 6 • 11:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Father of Tumbler Ridge victim says son returned to Zambia for ‘befitting funeral’

The father of 12-year-old Abel Mwansa Jr. expressed gratitude for the support received to repatriate his son's body to Zambia following his tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Mar 2 • 14:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa CDC Backs Zimbabwe, Zambia Over U.S. Health Deal Dispute

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supports Zimbabwe and Zambia in their disagreements with the US government regarding a new health cooperation framework, citing concerns about transparency and national sovereignty.

Mar 2 • 07:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away

The Democratic Republic of Congo has entered into a $1.2 billion health partnership with the United States, while Zambia and Zimbabwe opt out due to concerns over health data sovereignty.

Feb 27 • 08:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Rising anger over ‘lop-sided’ and ‘immoral’ US health funding pacts with African countries

African countries are expressing outrage over perceived inequities in US health funding agreements that demand sharing of biological resources and data.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zambia rejects U.S. health aid over mining partnership ties

Zambia has rejected a $1 billion U.S. health funding deal due to conditions linking the aid to mining partnerships.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zambia: politician arrested over allegedly faking image of president

A Zambian politician, Mambwe Zimba, has been arrested for allegedly sharing a fake image of President Hakainde Hichilema in a casket on social media.

Feb 25 • 16:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US accused of ‘shameless exploitation’ over proposed Zambian health aid deal

The US faces accusations of 'shameless exploitation' regarding a proposed health aid agreement with Zambia that could significantly compromise the country's autonomy and resource management.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zambia: Zambians Pay Price Amid Copperbelt Mining Boom

Zambians are facing significant environmental and health issues due to the mining boom driven by global demand for copper.

Feb 24 • 07:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Former president remains in morgue after eight months

Eight months after his death, former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has not been buried due to a dispute between his family and the current president regarding funeral arrangements.

Feb 20 • 07:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'The hippo swallowed me whole,' the guide recounts - how he escaped from the jaws

A tour guide survived a horrific encounter with a hippo that completely swallowed him but he lost one of his arms in the process.

Feb 19 • 10:41 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Family rejects poisoning claims in Edgar Lungu case

The relatives of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu have denied allegations of poisoning as investigations by South African authorities continue to delay his burial.

Feb 18 • 12:16 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zambia closes borders to South African livestock amid FMD outbreak

Zambia has shut its borders to South African livestock and related products due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in South Africa, which has prompted Pretoria to declare a national disaster.

Feb 16 • 11:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Scientists discover a wooden structure in Africa built 300,000 years before Homo sapiens

An archaeological discovery in Africa reveals a wooden structure built 300,000 years before the appearance of Homo sapiens, suggesting advanced cognitive abilities of early human ancestors.

Feb 14 • 17:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Operation 'Serengeti 2.0': Africa Strikes Back Against Cybercrime Networks

The Zambian police recently disrupted a major international cybercrime operation in Lusaka, revealing a significant fraudulent scheme targeting victims through cryptocurrency scams.

Feb 11 • 15:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lungu Family Finally Appeals South Africa Ruling As Asset Forfeiture Tightens Pressure

The family of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has appealed a South African court ruling that ordered his remains to be repatriated to Zambia for burial amidst ongoing legal pressures regarding his assets.

Feb 11 • 06:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lungu Family Finally Appeals South Africa Ruling As Asset Forfeiture Tightens Pressure

The Lungu family has appealed a South African court ruling concerning the burial of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu amid asset forfeiture proceedings.

Feb 11 • 06:34 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Ghanian traditional shirt sparks debate after Zambians mock president's fugu

A Ghanian traditional shirt has become a topic of debate after Zambian internet users mocked their president's traditional attire during an event.

Feb 10 • 11:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Donations for Zambia: How the Help from F.A.Z. Readers Has a Long-Term Impact

The F.A.Z. is raising donations for a health project in Zambia, focusing on the proper utilization of the funds.

Feb 8 • 18:25 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Abolition of travel visas between Ghana and Zambia to facilitate trade and investment

Ghana and Zambia have abolished travel visas in a bid to enhance trade and investment between the two countries following a three-day official visit by Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama.

Feb 8 • 07:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Man Escapes from a Herd of Elephants – Killed by Crocodile

A man died in Zambia after a crocodile attacked him while he was fleeing from a herd of elephants.

Feb 7 • 20:36 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

CAF Champions League: Renaissance de Berkane Misses the Opportunity

Renaissance de Berkane lost 2-0 to Power Dynamos, complicating their chances of advancing in the CAF Champions League.

Feb 7 • 16:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

RS Berkane loses in Zambia, delaying their qualification for the African Champions League

RS Berkane suffers a 2-0 defeat against Zambia's Power Dynamos, postponing their chances of qualifying for the African Champions League knockout stage.

Feb 7 • 13:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Absences Hit Zamalek Before Facing Zesco and Al-Masry in Tough Mission Against Chiefs

Zamalek and Al-Masry, representatives of Egyptian football in the African Confederation Cup, face difficult matches in the fifth round of the group stage, with Zamalek visiting Zesco United in Zambia and Al-Masry traveling to South Africa to face Kaizer Chiefs.

Feb 6 • 17:03 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Why Ghana’s Parliament swapped suits for smocks

Members of Ghana's Parliament donned traditional Northern smocks to demonstrate cultural solidarity in response to a social media incident in Zambia.

Feb 6 • 13:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Fisherman in Zambia Flees from Herd of Elephants. Killed by Crocodile

A 52-year-old fisherman was killed by a crocodile in eastern Zambia while fleeing from a herd of elephants, according to police reports.

Feb 6 • 12:43 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Elephant Herd Flees into the Jaws of a Crocodile

A hunter in Zambia tragically ended up in the jaws of a crocodile while fleeing from a herd of elephants.

Feb 6 • 12:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Zambia: Ghana-Zambia Commit to Economic Cooperation

Ghana and Zambia have strengthened their bilateral relations with a new emphasis on economic cooperation, signing several Memoranda of Understanding during a meeting in Lusaka.

Feb 6 • 11:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Zambia: Ghana-Zambia Commit to Economic Cooperation

Ghana and Zambia have confirmed their commitment to enhancing economic cooperation and bilateral relations, focusing on key sectors like mining and agriculture during a meeting in Lusaka.

Feb 6 • 11:23 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Ghana and Zambia sign visa-free travel agreement

Ghana and Zambia have agreed to eliminate visa requirements for each other's citizens to enhance regional integration and cross-border movement.

Feb 5 • 10:39 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

The Dream Life of Hervé Renard, from the Biggest Surprise in CAN History to Saudi Arabia

Hervé Renard, coach of Saudi Arabia, shares his unique journey from a failed playing career to leading Zambia to victory in the Africa Cup of Nations and gaining international recognition at the 2022 World Cup.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zambia awaits Edgar Lungu’s funeral as burial dispute drags on

Zambia is preparing for the funeral of former president Edgar Lungu, yet the location of his burial remains contested, despite court rulings favoring a state funeral in Zambia.

Feb 3 • 09:18 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China’s plan to internationalise yuan quietly takes a step forward as Zambia gets on board

Zambia's decision to repay loans and import costs in Chinese yuan highlights its practical need to combat US dollar shortages and manage debt, while simultaneously supporting China's long-term strategy to globalize its currency.

Feb 1 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

World Bank: Demand for critical raw materials will double by 2040

The article discusses forecasts regarding the demand for critical raw materials by 2040 and the necessary investments to meet future mineral needs, along with the interdependencies between national policies and profits from critical resources.

Jan 12 • 17:05 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zambia withdraws request for IMF loan extension

Zambia has retracted its request for a one-year extension of its Extended Credit Facility with the IMF without providing a reason, impacting its access to additional funding.

Jan 8 • 15:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Zambia hosts meeting of defense ministers from Great Lakes countries to discuss crisis in Eastern Congo

Zambia is set to host a three-day meeting of defense ministers from the Great Lakes region to address the escalating security crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jan 4 • 10:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

How Did Moroccan Ayoub el Kaabi Become the King of Scissor Goals?

Ayoub el Kaabi, a Moroccan striker, has captivated fans in the current Africa Cup of Nations with his stunning scissor kick goals, scoring three times in the group stage, two of which were remarkable scissor kicks against Comoros and Zambia.

Jan 4 • 09:19 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Morocco prepares another big blow to world football

Morocco is set to host the 2029 Club World Cup, highlighting the country's growing influence in football.

Jan 3 • 17:33 UTC

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