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528 MLRS Systems: The Backbone of Egypt’s 2,018-Piece Artillery Force
24/7 Wall St.
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July 30, 2025
Key Points Egypt boasts an arsenal of over 2,000 total artillery units at the ready Over a quarter of that firepower is represented by multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), which are some of the most sophisticated military assets Are you ahead,...
WE WILL DEFEND OUR INTERESTS IN ZAMBIA – CHINA
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
WE WILL DEFEND OUR INTERESTS IN ZAMBIA – CHINA The Chinese Embassy in Zambia has issued a stern warning that it will defend China’s interests and reputation in the country following the release of a critical documentary by News Diggers. Reacting...
Deciphering ancient artifacts with a lost language used by women in Zambia
PRI - The World
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July 30, 2025
Geometric patterns on cloth. Symbols etched into sacred masks. Experts believe it’s all part of an ancient, largely forgotten writing system that was used by women in Zambia. Recently, the curators at the National Museum of World Culture in...
NOCZ eyes Zambia’s participation in UCI Road Championship in Kigali
Daily Nation
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July 30, 2025
By BENEDICT TEMBO THE National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) has reached out to the Rwandan High Commission in Lusaka to set the stage for Zambia’s participation in the 2025 UCI Road World Championship in Kigali in September. NOCZ president...
“Response to Fred M’membe’s Article: Transparency and National Interest Demand Body Viewing
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
“Response to Fred M’membe’s Article: Transparency and National Interest Demand Body Viewing By Timmy As Zambians, we are surprised and disappointed by Fred M’membe’s stance on the issue of Edgar Lungu’s body viewing. While we understand that...
EMMANUEL MWAMBA’S LIES ABOUT ZAMBIA BEING 6TH POOREST NATION IN THE WORLD
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
EMMANUEL MWAMBA’S LIES ABOUT ZAMBIA BEING 6TH POOREST NATION IN THE WORLD By Shalala Oliver Sepiso Yesterday, Emmanuel Mwamba posted that Zambia was classified as a Low-Income Country and among the six poorest countries in the world. A simple...
We Had Hope in You, Mr. President — But This Is Not the Zambia You Promised”- Michael Zephaniah Phiri Political Activists
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
We Had Hope in You, Mr. President — But This Is Not the Zambia You Promised” _By Michael Zephaniah Phiri Political Activists_ It’s truly disheartening—almost surreal—how far we’ve strayed from the values once preached by President Hakainde...
STRANGE THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S GOVERNMENT – KBN TV EDITORIAL
Zambian Observer
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July 30, 2025
STRANGE THINGS ARE HAPPENING IN PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S GOVERNMENT A KBN TV EDITORIAL In four years, so much has changed and many strange things are happening with President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration. Lately, citizens have been...
Viral scandal involving female Sergeant Rhodah Njobvu shakes Zambia National Service
The Maravi Post
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July 29, 2025
LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-The Zambia National Service (ZNS) is under public scrutiny following a scandal involving one of its female members, Sergeant Rhodah Njobvu, who has been suspended after a sexually explicit video allegedly featuring her surfaced...
Zambia: Submarine cable to connect remote island to electricity
ESI Africa
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July 29, 2025
A major fishing community in Zambia is to be connected to the national grid through a submarine electricity cable laid under Lake Bangweulu. For the first time, Chishi Island in the country’s Luapula Province is being connected to electricity –...
One in every eight Zambians travelling to the United States overstays their visa or fails to return
Zambian Observer
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July 29, 2025
ZAMBIANS CAUTIONED OVER US VISA ABUSE ….one in every eight Zambians travelling to the United States overstays their visa or fails to return. Government has issued a caution to Zambians travelling to, or residing in, the United States of America,...
‘It’s all about trusting yourself, pushing your limits’: Malawi’s first climbers take their sport to new heights
The Guardian
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July 29, 2025
Emmanuel Jekete was at secondary school in 2019 when his mother’s Canadian boss invited him to try out a climbing wall in his garden in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe. Jekete found it easy to pull himself up the plastic holds when the wooden board was...
2024 WAFCON: Okoronkwo wins Super Falcons’ fans award
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 30, 2025
Esther Okoronkwo has been crowned the Super Falcons’ Fans’ Player of the Tournament at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, following a standout campaign that helped Nigeria win a record-extending 10th continental title, PUNCH Sports Extra...
Zambian Born Children Detained As Illegal Immigrants
Lusaka Times
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July 27, 2025
The Zambian Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU) has expressed deep concern and outrage over the detention of two youth, Patience Mutima (25) and Ndayasiba Theophille (22), who were apprehended by immigration authorities from Chongwe and are currently...
WHAT HAS ZAMBIA DONE WITH THE IMF’S $1.55 BILLION UNDER THE ECF?ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka makes a REFLECTION
Zambian Observer
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July 28, 2025
WHAT HAS ZAMBIA DONE WITH THE IMF’S $1.55 BILLION UNDER THE ECF? ECONOMIST Dr Lubinda Haabazoka makes a REFLECTION; 28th July, 2025 LUSAKA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a total of $1.55 billion to Zambia as part of a...
10 Most Streamed Zambian Songs Right Now — According to Zedwap.co
News Diggers
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July 28, 2025
Zambia’s music industry is thriving with vibrant creativity, regional collaborations, and an ever-growing fanbase across Africa. As one of Zambia’s top digital music platforms, Zedwap.co offers unique insight into what’s trending nationwide. If...
Wildlife & Tourists on the up in Zambia’s Kafue Park: Q&A With Manager Craig Reid
The Good Men Project - California
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July 28, 2025
By Ryan Truscott Zambia’s Kafue National Park, co-managed by Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife and conservation NGO African Parks, is home to up to 22 different species of antelopes, the highest diversity in Africa, more than 500...
Global album featuring multiple artists set for release on...
Music in Africa
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July 28, 2025
Spearheaded by Brandon Beckwith, a California-based producer and founder of the International Artists Project, the album brings together 200 artists, performing in 93 languages across 121 genres and sub-genres, resulting in a 12.5-hour musical...
US Embassy: More Senior Arrests Expected in Zambia Following ZAMMSA Audit
Open Zambia
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The US Embassy in Zambia has warned that further arrests of senior public officials are likely, following revelations of corruption and procurement irregularities in the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) forensic audit. In...
African music enjoys breakthrough on Shazam’s Global Top 200 Chart
Music Business Worldwide
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July 28, 2025
Over 200 African artists appeared on Apple Music-owned Shazam’s Global Top 200 chart during the past year as African music continues to gain global recognition. That’s according to new data from Shazam on Monday (July 28), showing that 12 tracks...