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US: The US Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen will begin a tour of three African countries, Next week.

YoopyaJan 14, 2023January 14, 20230

The visit comes after the 2022 US-Africa Leaders’ Summit, which was held from December 13–15. It was the second of its type, with the first

Zambian ex-president Kaunda’s burial begins despite court challenge

YoopyaJul 7, 2021June 13, 20230

The burial of Zambia’s founding president, Kenneth Kaunda, started on Wednesday despite a court challenge by one of his sons against his burial site. Kaunda

Zambian anti-graft activists in court over budget demo

YoopyaJun 26, 2018January 22, 20230

Six Zambian activists including a celebrated hip-hop musician appeared in court on Monday after they staged an anti-corruption protest as the government was unveiling the

Zambia president says going to S.Africa for more medical tests

YoopyaMar 10, 2015July 3, 20230

(Recasts with president’s quotes, adds kwacha) LUSAKA, March 10 (Reuters) – Newly elected Zambian president “Edgar Lungu” said on Tuesday he will travel to South

Crystal Palace’s Yannick Bolasie earns DRC Group B draw against Zambia

YoopyaJan 18, 2015July 9, 20230

• Group B: Zambia 1-1 Democratic of Congo• Palace midfielder Bolasie hits second-half equaliser for DRC• Congo hit back after Zambia take the lead after

President Michael Sata’s body returns to Zambia as political rivals jockey for position

YoopyaNov 4, 2014July 15, 20230

White acting president Guy Scott facing whispering campaign as Mr Sata’s Patriotic Front splits into factions ahead of elections in 90 days. The body of

Zambian President’s Remains Return Home

YoopyaNov 1, 2014July 15, 20230

The remains of Zambia’s late president return to the country Saturday. Michael Sata died Tuesday in a hospital in London from an unspecified illness. Information

Zambian Vice President Scott named interim leader: minister

YoopyaOct 29, 2014July 15, 20230

LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambian Vice President Guy Scott has been named the interim leader of Africa’s second-largest copper producer, a government minister said on Wednesday,

Zambia’s President, King Cobra Sata, dies in London

YoopyaOct 29, 2014July 25, 20230

(Reuters) – Zambian President Michael Sata, an abrasive figure nicknamed ‘King Cobra’ because of his venomous tongue, has died in London where he had been

Zambian President Sata opens parliament, easing health fears

YoopyaSep 19, 2014July 16, 20230

By Chris Mfula LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambian President Michael Sata attended the opening of parliament on Friday looking healthy and walking unaided, easing worries about