ZAMBIA has condemned a new US visa bond pilot programme requiring its nationals—and those from Malawi—to post refundable bonds of up to $15,000 for certain tourist and business visas, warning it could harm trade, tourism, and bilateral ties. Financial strain on citizens Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe said the policy would create ‘unnecessary …
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Nigeria produced a masterclass to thrash Zambia 5-0 in a stunning Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final tie in Casablanca on Friday. A tunning performance from the nine-time champions grants them a ticket to the semi finals and left the once-dreaded Zambians heading for home. The performance and result …
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THE Federal Government has expressed condolences to the government and people of Zambia over the recent passing of its former president, Edgar Lungu, on June 5, 2025. Lungu died at the age of 68 years. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, expressed Nigeria’s condolences in a statement on …
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Zambia is in mourning following the death of former President Edgar Lungu at the age of 68, the opposition Patriotic Front (PF) party announced on Thursday. Lungu, who led the southern African nation from 2015 to 2021, passed away while receiving specialised medical treatment in South Africa, the PF confirmed in …
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IN a bizarre twist to Zambia’s political landscape, two men have been arrested for allegedly attempting to use witchcraft to harm President Hakainde Hichilema. The police in Lusaka confirmed the arrests of Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri, both accused of being ‘witchdoctors’ hired to carry out the sinister mission. …
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AS Zambia approaches its 60th anniversary of independence, the United States has signed a landmark $491 million deal with the Zambian government, aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth and reducing poverty. This agreement is part of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact, with a $458 million debt-free grant from the …
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SA exhumes apartheid-era freedom fighters’ remains. Credit: Lusaka City Council, @Facebook IN a significant act of remembrance and reconciliation, South Africa has commenced the exhumation of 26 apartheid-era freedom fighters who died while seeking refuge in Zambia. These heroes, who played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid, were …
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A 64-YEAR-OLD American tourist, Juliana Tourneau, was killed by an elephant this week in the town of Livingstone, located in southern Zambia. Incident details Southern Province police commissioner Auxensio Daka stated that the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at the Maramba Cultural Bridge in Livingstone. According to a family …
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44-year-old former bank employee, identified as Mike Ilishebo, has committed suicide after allegedly killing his 35-year-old wife, Valerie Franco, in Zambia. Newsextra24 learnt that the incident happened on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Meanwood Ndeke Phase One area in Lusaka. Confirming the incident in a statement on Friday, Police Public Relations officer, …
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A former international, Edema Fuludu, says the absence of Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo will not make any difference in the Super Eagles formation when they play South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Sunday. The Eagles will host the South African national team at Uyo in the ongoing qualifiers for the …
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