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Paleontologists have discovered new fossils in Tanzania and Zambia that provide valuable insights into the animals that thrived before the end-Permian mass extinction, helping to better understand which species survived and the impact of this catastrophic event on Earth's history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two elderly female tourists from the UK and New Zealand 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 attack with gunfire.
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.
A South African court has temporarily halted the private burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu in South Africa amid a dispute between his family and the Zambian government over the funeral arrangements, with tensions rooted in political and national interests.
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.
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.
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.
A 79-year-old US tourist was killed by a bull elephant during a safari at Kafue National Park in Zambia. The safari group, organized by Wilderness, was unexpectedly charged by the elephant, resulting in one fatality, one severe injury, and four minor injuries. The US Embassy in Lusaka is providing assistance to the deceased's family, and Wilderness is coordinating the repatriation of the deceased. Such attacks on humans by elephants in Zambia are rare, and the US Department of State encourages travelers to visit their website for safety information while traveling overseas.
An American woman, Gail Mattson, was killed in a tragic elephant attack while on a safari in Zambia's Kafue National Park. The incident was captured on video, showing a bull elephant approaching the safari vehicle and rolling it several times. Mattson, a retired loan officer, was on a month-long vacation and described as adventurous and loved by everybody. Wilderness Safaris, the tour operator, expressed condolences and stated that the other tourists traveling with Mattson, also Americans, sustained minor injuries. The park, known for its iconic big animal species, is cooperating with authorities to investigate the incident.
An 80-year-old American woman was killed and another woman was injured in Zambia when an elephant charged at a vehicle carrying tourists in Kafue National Park. Four other people suffered minor injuries during the incident, which occurred during a game drive. The conservation and hospitality company Wilderness, which was running the trip, expressed condolences and stated that the guide's route became blocked, preventing the vehicle from moving out of harm's way quickly enough. Authorities are investigating the incident, and Zambia is known for its popular safari destinations.
An elderly US tourist was killed and four others injured when a bull elephant charged and toppled their safari vehicle in Zambia's Kafue national park. The safari operator Wilderness expressed condolences and stated that the elephant's charge was unexpected. The incident is under investigation by wildlife officials and local police. The victim, 79-year-old Gail Mattson, was described as "living life" on the game-watching holiday, and her family and friends mourned her adventurous spirit. Zambia's neighbor Zimbabwe has expressed concern over the growing conflict between humans and elephants due to a rising elephant population and the impact of the climate crisis.