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Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
August 18, 2026Zambia's Hichilema wins second term in presidential election - Reuters
Zambia's Hichilema wins second term in presidential election Reuters
August 18, 2026Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections - Reuters
Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections Reuters
August 17, 2026Zambia's Hichilema leads presidential vote count - Reuters
Zambia's Hichilema leads presidential vote count Reuters
August 16, 2026Zambia suspends vote count due to violence after presidential poll - reuters.com
Zambia suspends vote count due to violence after presidential poll reuters.com
August 14, 2026Boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba with 95 people on board
The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
August 12, 2026'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title
Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.
July 27, 2026Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
July 21, 2026Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
July 7, 2026Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died.
June 23, 2026Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access - Reuters
Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access Reuters
May 4, 2026Advocacy group Access Now says major human rights conference was canceled after Chinese pressure on Zambia - Reuters
Advocacy group Access Now says major human rights conference was canceled after Chinese pressure on Zambia Reuters
May 1, 2026A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
April 24, 2026Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.
April 22, 2026Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.
April 8, 2026Mullally to be installed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury - Reuters
Mullally to be installed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury Reuters
March 25, 2026Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.
March 17, 2026Angola gets World Bank, MIGA loan guarantees for debt-for-education swap - Reuters
Angola gets World Bank, MIGA loan guarantees for debt-for-education swap Reuters
March 5, 2026