Tag: Zambia
African leaders gather to pay respects to Kenneth Kaunda
LUSAKA, Zambia — African leaders have gathered with ordinary Zambians to attend a memorial service Friday for Kenneth Kaunda, the nation's founding president and...
Zambia approaches elections amid repression, says Amnesty
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zambia is on “the brink of a human rights crisis,” Amnesty International said Monday, alleging that President Edgar Lungu is using...
In poorest countries, surge combines with vaccine shortage
KAMPALA, Uganda — Hati Maronjei once swore he would never get a COVID-19 shot, after a pastor warned that vaccines aren't safe.
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Spanish prize honors group empowering African girls, women
MADRID — A consortium of non-profit groups that aims to reduce poverty in Africa through educating more girls and empowering women has won a...
Zambia’s Kenneth Kaunda, 97, hospitalized amid virus surge
LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia's first president Kenneth Kaunda, 97, has been admitted to hospital, his office announced Monday, as the southern African country battles...
Police investigating soccer coach firing gun at Zambian game
<p>LUSAKA, Zambia — Police in Zambia are investigating an incident where a soccer coach fired eight gunshots into the air at the end of...
Police investigating soccer coach firing gun at Zambian game
LUSAKA, Zambia — Police in Zambia are investigating an incident where a soccer coach fired eight gunshots into the air at the end of...
Liz Mills takes big step for female basketball coaches
<p>CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Liz Mills’ decision to look more professional when coaching basketball games by wearing high-heeled leather boots instead of sneakers...
Liz Mills takes big step for female basketball coaches
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Liz Mills’ decision to look more professional when coaching basketball games by wearing high-heeled leather boots instead of sneakers...