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Zambia-US health aid deal sparks data-sharing and mining concerns
world8 days ago

Zambia-US health aid deal sparks data-sharing and mining concerns

A leaked five-year US health-financing plan offers about $1.012 billion for Zambia in exchange for 40,000 new health workers, $400 million in health services, and extensive health-data sharing (including 25-year pathogen data) linked to mining concessions; civil-society groups warn the terms are worse than similar deals, risk undermining Zambia’s health programs, and could give Washington outsized leverage, prompting potential legal challenges.

via The Guardian|
#civil-society#data-sharing#health-financing
Denied abortion leads to prison for a Zambian mother, later freed after rights groups intervene
world17 days ago

Denied abortion leads to prison for a Zambian mother, later freed after rights groups intervene

Violet Zulu, a 26-year-old in Zambia, was sentenced to seven years in 2024 for procuring her own abortion after clinics refused legal care and she couldn't afford private services; she delivered the fetus in a toilet, pleaded guilty after representing herself in court, and was later freed on appeal thanks to intervention by international rights groups. Her case highlights barriers to legal abortion, stigma, and lack of information, underscoring the need for better access and education amid Africa's high rate of unsafe abortions.

via AP News|
#abortion#advocacy#legal-access
Crocodile Attack After Elephant Encounter Kills Zambia Fisherman
world27 days ago

Crocodile Attack After Elephant Encounter Kills Zambia Fisherman

A 52-year-old Zambian fisherman, Dean Nyirenda, was killed by a crocodile after fleeing a herd of elephants near the Luangwa River in eastern Zambia; he struck the crocodile with a stick and, with help from two companions, dragged himself from the stream but died from heavy bleeding, highlighting ongoing human-wildlife conflicts in an area with a high crocodile presence; authorities are considering measures like protective fences near wildlife hotspots.

via BBC|
#crocodile#elephants#luangwa-river
South African Court Approves Repatriation of Ex-Zambian President Lungu's Body
world6 months ago

South African Court Approves Repatriation of Ex-Zambian President Lungu's Body

A South African court has ruled that Zambia can repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu for a state funeral, despite his family's opposition to a public burial in South Africa. The family plans to appeal the decision, and Lungu's body remains in Pretoria under security. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Lungu's family and the Zambian government over funeral arrangements.

via BBC|
#edgar-lungu#funeral#repatriation
US to Impose Up to $15,000 Visa Bonds on Certain Visitors from Zambia and Malawi
world7 months ago

US to Impose Up to $15,000 Visa Bonds on Certain Visitors from Zambia and Malawi

The US has announced a new visa bond requirement of up to $15,000 for tourists and business travelers from Zambia and Malawi, aiming to curb visa overstays. This move, part of broader immigration tightening measures, has been criticized as unfair and burdensome, especially for genuine travelers from these poorer nations, and raises concerns about potential expansion of travel restrictions across Africa.

via CNN|
#immigration-restrictions#malawi#travel-bans
US Implements $15,000 Visa Bond Requirement for Some Foreign Visitors
world7 months ago

US Implements $15,000 Visa Bond Requirement for Some Foreign Visitors

The US Department of State has introduced a policy requiring tourists from Malawi and Zambia to pay up to $15,000 in visa bonds as a measure to curb visa overstays, with the scheme set to expand to more countries. The bonds are refundable if tourists leave on time or their visas are canceled, but are forfeited if they overstay or seek asylum. Critics argue the policy is discriminatory and burdensome for travelers from poorer nations.

via Al Jazeera|
#immigration-policy#malawi#overstays
Tragic Elephant Attack in Zambia Claims Two Tourist Lives
world8 months ago

Tragic Elephant Attack in Zambia Claims Two Tourist Lives

Two tourists, a British woman and a New Zealand woman, were killed by a charging female elephant with a calf at South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, despite efforts by guides to stop the animal. The incident highlights the dangers of wildlife encounters during safaris, especially with protective elephants, and follows previous attacks on tourists in the country.

via BBC|
#elephant-attack#safari-danger#tourists-killed
Elephant Kills Two Tourists in Zambian National Park
world8 months ago

Elephant Kills Two Tourists in Zambian National Park

Two female tourists, aged 67 and 68 from New Zealand and the UK, were killed by a female elephant with a calf during a walking safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. Despite efforts by guides to stop the elephant with gunfire, the attack was fatal, highlighting the dangers of wildlife encounters, especially with protective female elephants.

via OregonLive.com|
#elephant-attack#safari-safety#south-luangwa-national-park
Zambian Court Bars Ex-President Lungu from 2026 Election Bid
politics1 year ago

Zambian Court Bars Ex-President Lungu from 2026 Election Bid

Zambia's Constitutional Court has barred former President Edgar Lungu from running for re-election in 2026, ruling that he has already served the maximum two terms allowed by law. Lungu, who was first elected in 2015 to complete the term of his predecessor, argued that this partial term should not count, but the court disagreed. This decision ends a legal battle and clarifies the eligibility criteria for future presidential candidates. Lungu accepted the verdict but criticized it as politically manipulated, while the government welcomed the ruling as a safeguard for democracy.

via BBC.com|
#constitutional-court#edgar-lungu#judicial-independence
Zambia's Margret Chola: From Grandmother to Fashion Icon
lifestyle1 year ago

Zambia's Margret Chola: From Grandmother to Fashion Icon

Margret Chola, an 80-something grandmother from rural Zambia, has become an internet sensation and fashion icon known as "Legendary Glamma" after her granddaughter, stylist Diana Kaumba, began photographing her in high-fashion outfits. The Granny Series, which features Chola in vibrant and eclectic styles, has gained her 225,000 Instagram followers and highlights the bond between the two women. The project aims to show that older people have much to offer and encourages living life without fear of judgment.

via BBC.com|
#family#fashion#inspiration
"Second US Tourist Killed by Elephant in Zambia This Year"
international-news1 year ago

"Second US Tourist Killed by Elephant in Zambia This Year"

A 64-year-old U.S. tourist, Juliana Gle Tourneau, was killed by an elephant in Livingstone, Zambia, marking the second fatal elephant attack on an American tourist in the country this year. The incident occurred when the elephant attacked the vehicle she was in, throwing her out and trampling her. Zambian authorities have urged tourists to exercise extreme caution around wildlife.

via ABC News|
#elephant-attack#international-news#livingstone