Zambia: The Repercussions of Suspending Aid Sep 26, 2009
com: Zambia: The Repercussions of Suspending Aid (Page 1 of 1) ... Mpulungu A freeze in donor funding after allegations of Zambian government corruption is being keenly felt by those living with HIV in rural areas, which were receiving the lion's share of financial HIV/AIDS support ... About 200,000 Zambians nationwide are accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) services at various government health facilities, but only urban clinics are mandated to administer ART in rural districts. (allAfrica.com)
Free health care pledged for Nepal Sep 24, 2009
In an article to mark the launch, Mr Brown said: "A few pence is the price of life or death for millions. "Burundi, Nepal, Malawi, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana and Liberia have taken major steps towards the provision of free services. "I hope today it will be a turning point, a day when the battle to provide healthcare to all and abolish user fees won a significant victory.". (BBC News -- South Asia)
One misstep and youre dinner Sep 24, 2009
Found throughout tropical Africa, Zambia is thought to have more hippo (40,000) than any other nation. Still, a lot of the fear is unfounded. (MSNBC -- Travel)
High-level SA delegation visits Al BashirUNAMID in fresh bid to tackle root-causes of Darfur conflictUN worried about increasing LRA attacks in Southern SudanGhana beats Sudan 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifier France evacuates wounded peacekeepers to NairobiDeath toll in Mogadishu suicide attacks on AMISOM now 21Ugandan Army confirms attacks on its peacekeeping forces in SomaliaBelgian marines rescue 38 shipwrecked Somalis in Gulf of Aden DR Congo suspends Olympic committee chair for misappropriation3 journalists report death threats in DRCJoseph Kabila assumes chairmanship of SADCBelgian Minister of Cooperation expected in DRC Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Zimbabwe gets new airlineHarare, Zimbabwe (PANA) - A new airline, Vicfalls Airways, has been set up in Zimbabwe to tap into growing domestic and regionaltravel business, officials said Tuesday. 22/09/2009 Full Text... Sep 22, 2009
He said apart from domestic routes, the airline would fly to Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. "This is an opportune time for us to start trading. The World Cup (in South Afri ca) tournament is around the corner and the global financial crisis seems to be abating, making market entry less difficult," he said. (Panapress.com)
Kenya: Nation's Porous Borders and Corrupt Officials Have Turned the Country Into a Major Transit Point for Human Smugglers Sep 21, 2009
Kenya was described as a source and transit country while Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique were all named as transit countries. The specific interest in the movement of men was due to the recognition of a gap in data collection and analysis: most research on trafficking focuses on women, says the report written by an IOM "independent" consultant Christopher Horwood. (allAfrica.com)
Zambia: EU Under Fire Over Country's Aircraft Ban Sep 18, 2009
com: Zambia: EU Under Fire Over Country's Aircraft Ban (Page 1 of 1) ... THE Aircraft Owners and Operators Association (AOOA) has condemned the action by the European Union (EU) to blacklist Zambia's aviation sector from flying into the Euro Zone ... The AOOA has described the blacklisting of Zambian aircraft from entering the EU flying zone as unjustified and high-handed. (allAfrica.com)
Local briefs Sep 17, 2009
Harding also offers internal campuses in Australia, Chile, France/Switzerland, Greece, Italy and Zambia. More than 40 percent of each graduating class has participated in an international program. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Africa: The Emptiness of Life in Exile Sep 14, 2009
com: Africa: The Emptiness of Life in Exile (Page 1 of 1). The Emptiness of Life in Exile. (allAfrica.com)
Some travelers push the envelope on all-you-can-jet deal Sep 9, 2009
For Greg Krause, the pass is a chance to raise money for a charity close to his heart, an elementary school in Zambia that his parents created for orphaned children in a small village two hours from a main road. Krause plans to go to 24 cities, using about 45 different flights, to have both an enjoyable vacation and hopefully meet people who will donate to the school. (CNN)
Zambia: Bicycles Help Girls Go Further Sep 8, 2009
com: Zambia: Bicycles Help Girls Go Further (Page 1 of 1). Zambia: Bicycles Help Girls Go Further ... It is estimated that only 20 percent of children who enter primary school in rural Zambia eventually complete Grade 12. (allAfrica.com)
Travel QA: Northern Arizona sleigh rides Sep 5, 2009
If you have time, consider a flight from Johannesburg up to Victoria Falls, where you can bungee-jump off the bridge between Zimbabwe and Zambia or surf the rapids - though flow may be down. In what some call "the greatest shoal on Earth," the annual Sardine Run can be a spectacular sight if water temperatures cooperate. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Air Zim hits turbulence Aug 19, 2009
The route has since been closed, together with Kinshasa and Luanda, while the airline has concentrated on busy routes to South Africa, Britain and Zambia. The company has also been hit hard by the national brain drain as experienced personnel such as engineers and pilots are poached by rival carriers in the region and Europe. (iAfrica.com)
Economic crisis pounding Africa Aug 19, 2009
"Enough money to buy a bag of fertilizer could make a huge difference to a family in Zambia or Malawi," the economist said. The picture isn't all bleak. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Embassies plead 'big issues only' Aug 13, 2009
A traveller wanted the high commission in Zambia to phone his workplace to explain he would not be in because he was unable to get a flight. A holidaymaker visiting Italy wondered where they could purchase a particular pair of shoes. (BBC News)
Foreign investors snap up African farmland Aug 2, 2009
"The final frontier for finding alpha" Susan Payne, a red-haired British woman, is the CEO of the largest land fund in southern Africa, which currently includes 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres), mainly in South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique ... Payne's land fund pays $350 to $500 per hectare ($140 to $200 per acre) in Zambia, about one-tenth the price of land in Argentina or the United States. (Salon)
Essar Energy acquires 50% in Kenyan firm Aug 1, 2009
The first Indian entity to set foot in Africa was the Tata group, which in 1977 opened an office in Zambia and sold vehicles. Since then the group's operations has expanded to tea, hotels, coal mines, telecom and soda ash, with investments over $1. (India Times, India)
When it came to travel, Einfeld was unstoppable Aug 1, 2009
As well as this vital work he foreshadowed an African leg to make fraternal and supportive calls in Zimbabwe, Kenya and Zambia. Alarmed that the likely cost and Einfeld s plan to include a week s leave in Europe would breach the travel guidelines of the prime minister, Bob Hawke, he gave only in-principle approval. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Snow Leopard Gets Ready For Olympics Jul 30, 2009
Born to Ghanaian parents in Glasgow, Scotland, Nkrumah-Acheampong spent his childhood travelling between Scotland, Ghana, Zambia and Nigeria. His first foray into skiing came in the unexpected locale of Milton Keynes, U.K., where he worked at an indoor ski centre while studying for his Masters degree in tourism management. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
After circling the world, man builds his own ways to travel Jul 29, 2009
"I'm from what today is called Zambia, right up on the Congo border." Reternik also speaks one of that country's native languages. He explained that he left his African homeland in 1969 during changes in the political climate. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Namibia: Country Makes Strides in Paediatric HIV Jul 29, 2009
A 2009 study by the Centre of Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) of HIV-positive mother-infant pairs in Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Zambia and South Africa, for instance, revealed that almost half of HIV-positive mothers who received ARVs to prevent the transmission of HIV to their unborn children did not complete the treatment. As a result, their babies were infected with virus. (allAfrica.com)
World's ambassadors coming to SL Jul 28, 2009
Hungary, India, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad o, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia. The dignitaries are expected to tour Buena Vista University and give a... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Zambia: Dialogue Key to Beating Economic Challenges, Says Banda Jul 28, 2009
com: Zambia: Dialogue Key, Says Banda (Page 1 of 1). Zambia: Dialogue Key, Says Banda ... Mr Banda said that the Smart partnership Movement Dialogue had also given Zambia an opportunity to learn from business executives and other stakeholders who had much experience. (allAfrica.com)
Leading health organizations launch new accreditation process for laboratories across Africa Jul 27, 2009
At the Kigali meeting, which runs from July 27 to 29, participants include 120 experts and policymakers from Rwanda, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Ghana, Uganda, and Zambia. The meeting will have three goals: unveil a blueprint toward the path of accreditation; obtain key stakeholders' support for accreditation; and showcase a task-based training program in support of laboratory improvement required for accreditation. (EurekAlert!)
World's natural wonders Jul 23, 2009
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe/Zambia) Zambias prime attraction is the spectacular, breathtaking Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Falls are one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. (iAfrica.com)
A solar eclipse for the people Jul 23, 2009
His previous six, starting in 1998, were seen from Aruba, Hungary, Zambia, Australia, Libya, and the Gobi Desert. "I started going on a whim but got hooked," he says. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Vedanta eyes steel manufacturing Jul 17, 2009
The London-listed Vedanta is Agarwal's holding company and owns controlling stakes in mining firm Sterlite Industries, Sesa Goa, Vedanta Aluminium and Konkona Copper Mines in Zambia, it said. On Thursday, Sterlite raised about $1. (India Times)
> No visa required... Jul 15, 2009
Zambia Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans do not need a visa to visit Zambia for 90 days within a 12-month period, whether taken together or in sections. A valid passport is required. (iAfrica.com)
Safe to fly...? Jul 15, 2009
Safety deficiencies saw all airlines from Zambia and Kazakhstan added to the list, which contains some 200 airlines or firms which are either banned from operating in Europe or only allowed under restrictions. Only Kazakh air carrier Air Astana, whose operations into EU nations are frozen under strict restrictions, avoided a complete ban. (iAfrica.com)
Gridley native has changed lives of thousands of children worldwide Jul 12, 2009
It now helps orphanages/schools in Zambia, India and Honduras and is in the midst of building a partnership with an agency in Ethiopia. "There are 143 million orphans in the world," said Lehman. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Zim in arrears again Jul 6, 2009
The Cahora Bassa dam's hydro-electric project on the Zambezi River supplies Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa and Malawi. Sapa Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Absa sues Zambia for $74m Jul 4, 2009
The Zambian government is ready to face a leading South African bank in court for US$74 ... "Absa confirms that it has instituted legal proceedings against the government of the Republic of Zambia for recovery of an amount of USD74.3-million", said spokesperson Patrick Wadula ... The Times of Zambia on Thursday reported that Absa entered into negotiations eight years ago to fund the Zambian National Oil Company (ZNOC) for the acquisition of feedstock from suppliers and for operations. (iAfrica.com)
One Man's Plan To Save A Natural Treasure Jun 29, 2009
(We just completed such a project in Zambia at the Sons of Thunder Clinic. He can contact us at happytrailsgroup@hotmail. (CBS News)
AfDB Approves U.S.$ 181 Million for Nacala Road Corridor Project Jun 25, 2009
320 million loan to Malawi will be used to finance a segment of the road, designed to provide Malawi, Zambia and the interior of Mozambique with an improved road transport linkage to the port of Nacala and improve transport services, accessibility of the communities in the area to markets and social services, thereby contributing to poverty reduction ... The Nacala Road Corridor project comprises 1033km of road works and two one-stop border posts between Mozambique and Malawi and the other... (allAfrica.com)
Inside Nigeria Jun 24, 2009
Zimbabwe and Zambia; Lusaka, Livingstone, Victoria Falls and then home. Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Africa: Ivory trafficking surpasses drugs Jun 20, 2009
He spoke at the end of a conference of monitors drawn from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Lusaka Agreement, which came into force in 1992, is designed to help African law enforcement agencies tackle wildlife smuggling. (India Times, India)
Zimbabwe seeks tourism kick from World Cup Jun 20, 2009
Teams looking for high altitude training to acclimatize for the June 11-July 11 World Cup may feel more comfortable in countries like Angola, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia, who do not have the baggage of an economy in ruins and a new power-sharing government that still has not won wide recognition. A decade of crisis has wrecked infrastructure, including soccer stadiums and roads. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Video views of democracy lauded online Jun 18, 2009
Winners were listed as Chansa Tembo from Zambia; Aissa Peafiel from Philippines; Lukasz Szozda from Poland; Tsering Choden from Nepal; Rodin Hamidi from the United Arab Emirates, and Anna Israel from Brazil. "Any one of these videos is pretty good, but if you look at a bunch of them together you get a real snapshot of what democracy means around the world," Margolis said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Zim falls back on Eskom Jun 17, 2009
It comes as Zambia enters its second day without power after a fire gutted a key transformer on the countrys national power grid. Power was lost from Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe's two main internal suppliers Hwange Power Station and Kariba. (iAfrica.com)
Lion World Tours Launches African Auction Site, Five-Star Properties at the Best Prices, An Establiished Tour Operator with an Innovative Idea! Jun 17, 2009
The Auctions section of the web site will launch with two unique trips upon which to bid - these first two trips will highlight South Africa, however, trips will be added frequently to countries such as Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, etc. The bidding for each of these trips will typically last for ten days. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Borane tapped to be Homeland Security adviser Jun 17, 2009
He has served as the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Zambia, and Venezuela and as Assistant Secretary of State. b Richard Dayoub is President and CEO of Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Africa means business Jun 16, 2009
In fact, as a result of foreign interest and the other factors listed (greater sophistication in the financial markets and the expansion of economies on the supply side), the IMF says that a select group of countries Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia are now stable enough to rank as emerging markets. South Africas contribution to the continent cannot be underrated. (iAfrica.com)
Borane tapped by Napolitano to be Homeland Security adviser Jun 6, 2009
The Sierra Vista Herald. Last updated on Saturday, Jun 06, 2009 - 02:15:45 am MST. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Spreading the love? Jun 2, 2009
A MATCH team was sent to Zambia and even Zimbabwe, still reeling in a protracted economic crisis, to investigate the possibility of accommodation near the country's top tourist spot, the Victoria Falls. Governments in neighbouring countries are also hoping to attract players and fans. (iAfrica.com)
Killer Virus ID'd In Africa May 30, 2009
The so-called "Lujo" virus infected five people in Zambia and South Africa last fall ... The outbreak started in September, when a female travel agent who lives on the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia, became ill with a fever-like illness that quickly grew much worse. (CBS News)
Bharti stock may stay volatile May 28, 2009
Over 10% of MTNs subscribers are in geo-politically sensitive countries, such as Afghanistan, Sudan and Zambia. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Zimbabwe: Airzim Needs to Stand on Its Own [editorial] May 20, 2009
The major tourist attraction in this part of the world is the Victoria Falls, which is conveniently surrounded by national parks in Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. While a lot of attention is put on the transfrontier national park centred on Kruger and Gonarezhou, there is already an informal and far more successful such park at the other end of the country. (allAfrica.com)
Cheap countries to see in the recession May 19, 2009
James Scully / iStockphotoLusaka, Zambia: Dollar growth: 56 percent; round-trip airfare: $1,950; must see: Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. "The economic collapse has brought hardship on many people," says Urdur Gunnarsdttir, spokeswoman for Iceland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs. (MSNBC -- Travel)
South Africa's leading chef May 6, 2009
When South Africa began releasing the first political prisoners in 1990, Margot and David went to Lusaka in Zambia, where the ANC had its headquarters at the time. There shemet its leaders Walter Sisulu, Oliver Tambo and also, later, Nelson Mandela. (iAfrica.com)
Wealthy foreigners taking over huge tracts of African land May 6, 2009
China is seeking 2 million hectares in Zambia to grow crops for biofuels. Saudi Arabian investors are spending $100-million to acquire land in Ethiopia, $45-million for land in Sudan, and millions more for 500,000 hectares in Tanzania. (Globe and Mail)
Charities keep cash for themselves May 3, 2009
Instead, the sites report that Children's Relief Mission and Christian World Relief donated the supplies to clinics, hospitals and missions in Cambodia, Congo, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Liberia, the Philippines, Somalia and Zambia. Richard Owsley, pastor of the St. Louis Bible Fellowship, where the two charities are based, confirmed that supplies came to St. Louis on paper from the Universal Aide Society in Canada, a charity and clearinghouse whose business address is a postal box... (AZCentral)
In the Developing World, Swine Flu Elicits Shrugs, Not Panic May 3, 2009
Kenya, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe say they are checking arriving passengers at borders and airports and have response plans of varying sophistication should an outbreak occur. In some places, they've gone much further: Authorities in Egypt, which was affected by bird flu last year, have begun slaughtering the country's entire unfortunate pig population of more than 300,000. (Time.com)
Southern Africa: 'Zambia Will Continue To Support Zimbabwe' Apr 30, 2009
com: Southern Africa: Zambia Stands By Zimbabwe (Page 1 of 1) ... Southern Africa: Zambia Stands By Zimbabwe ... Harare ZAMBIA will continue to support Zimbabwe's economic recovery efforts, visiting Zambian President Rupiah Bwezani Banda has said. (allAfrica.com)
Global response Apr 29, 2009
Page last updated at 17:35 GMT, Tuesday, 28 April 2009 18:35 UK. The world response to flu crisis. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Elephant exodus reported from Zimbabwe Apr 29, 2009
As many as 400 elephants have crossed the Zambezi River, which separates Zambia from northern Zimbabwe, in recent months, said Johnny Rodrigues, head of the task force. Three elephants also roamed into the eastern border city of Mutare this month and state wildlife authorities "want to shoot them before they kill somebody," he said. (India Times, India)
Eskom to light up 2010 Apr 29, 2009
SAPP members include electricity producers in Mozambique, Botswana, Angola and Namibia as well as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia. Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Lesotho are also members. (iAfrica.com)
Zambia to host International T00004000ravel show Apr 20, 2009
Zambia to host International Travel show_English_Xinhua. Zambia to host International Travel show ... LUSAKA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Hundreds of local and international tour operators have confirmed participation for this year's Zambia International Travel show which will take place from April 28 to 29 this year. (Xinhuanet, China)
Comesa scheduled for June Apr 18, 2009
Comesa's members include Egypt, Kenya, Libya, Sudan and Zambia. Sapa Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Newsweek: Can a luxury safari be eco-conscious? Apr 10, 2009
"In Kafue, Zambia, there were lots of problems with poachers killing animals for food. They hired a lot of the poachers as guides and a lot of women from the local villages and shut the poaching industry down.". In fact, Wilderness Safaris, which operates more than 60 luxury camps and lodges on private reserves in seven African countries, was responsible for reintroducing rhinos into Botswana. (MSNBC -- Travel)
World Bank to provide 500 million dollars to boost trade, Apr 8, 2009
Core Corridor projects already being funded by the World Bank include the Tanzania Integrated Transport Project, and the Zambia Roads Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project ... One stop border crossings, such as the Chirundu post between Zambia and Zimbabwe, have been commended as an efficient way of reducing delays across borders ... The host of the conference, Zambian President Rupiah Banda, was joined by President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya, who is the chairperson of COMESA; South African President... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Australia Stocks: Equinox Minerals, Flight Centre, JB, Iluka, Telstra Apr 8, 2009
(EQN AU), owner of the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia, tumbled 20 percent, the most since Jan. 8, to A$2. 05. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Couple recall terror of free-wheeling ’70s trip (379) Apr 4, 2009
But the trip had been stalled for weeks in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) at the border above the magnificent Victoria Falls while Andre tried to obtain a pass to continue into Zambia, which was not particularly friendly with Rhodesia at the time ... Carol was glancing at the Zambian power plant across the narrow gorge, noticing eight men she assumed were workers ... The Zambian government, however, never issued an apology, even after pressure from the Canadian Ministry. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Worst of times might be best of times to take off Apr 4, 2009
Then they moved on to five months through South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, where they put in that volunteer stint. Mr. Elgar says the experience enriched his life, and his career, in ways he never imagined. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Local briefs Apr 3, 2009
Former Capital High and University of Chicago soccer standout Stuart Phelps is currently interning in Lusaka, Zambia, with Africa's Grassroots Soccer (GRS) program ... At Chicago, he served as the Maroons' captain and was voted Team MVP. Phelps' latest involvement in Zambia is with the GOal Girl GOal ... "GRS Zambia has an entry in Nike's new GameChangers competition, which seeks to support innovative projects that are 'changing the game for women in sport,' and we need help in drawing attention... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Southern Africa: Regional Leaders Call For End to Zim Sanctions, Condemn New Malagasy Leader Apr 2, 2009
Zambia: H.E President Rupiah Bwezani Banda ... The Extraordinary Summit established a Committee of SDAC Ministers of Finance comprising South Africa, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Botswana, Zimbabwe as well as the Executive Secretary of SADC to coordinate SADC support to the Zimbabwe recovery process. (allAfrica.com)
Inside the coup at Air Canada Apr 2, 2009
When Air Canada chairman David Richardson returned to his rural Ontario home last week after a trip to Zambia, he shoved memories of the African safari to the back of his mind and jumped into the corporate fray. Since late February, the board of directors had been pondering changes in the executive suite to keep the cash-strapped airline operating and avoid filing for bankruptcy protection for the second time in six years. (Globe and Mail)
