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Ruth Weiss, journalist who fought apartheid, finally honoured in South Africa

A prophet has no honour in their homeland, goes the biblical adage. But of the many places that journalist, author and activist Ruth Weiss has lived – Germany (where she was born), South Africa, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Britain, Zambia and Denmark – which is her home? On 28 April,…

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Soccer-Thirty years on, Zambia mourns national team killed in plane crash

Zambian football will on Friday commemorate the 30th anniversary of the plane crash that wiped out almost of all the national team, mourning the loss of a golden generation that players say inspired the nation to later victories.

Reuters

'We're 81-year-old best friends and we're on a mission to travel the world together'

Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby, from Texas visited Peru, Chile, Argentina, Antarctica, England, Spain, Italy, Finland, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Japan and Australia

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Zambians struggle with cost of living as debt rework drags on

The Comesa market in Zambia's capital Lusaka appears to be bustling, but traders say business is suffering as a weak local currency pushes up prices, adding to the hardships of a population already struggling with soaring living costs.

Reuters

Debt dangers in Africa: how defaults hurt people, and why forgiveness isn’t the answer

Public debt repayments in some African countries are at their highest levels since 1998. The Conversation Africa’s founding editor Caroline Southey talks to dean and economics professor Philippe Burger about the danger of debt problems some African countries face.

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Foreign aid stalls as Africa's debt spirals

Paris (AFP) - Africa is battling decades-high levels of debt after the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but the international community is struggling to agree on extending its financial support for the region.

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How China changed the game for countries in default

The fragile process for dealing with insolvent economies is now at risk of unravelling completely owing to a powerful and unpredictable force in sovereign debt

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A once reluctant Harris embraces her biracial identity in Africa

LUSAKA, Zambia — Crowds of locals packed onto balconies and cheered as Vice President Kamala Harris' motorcade pulled onto a manicured, palm-tree lined driveway, near where she had visited her grandfather in the late 1960s. But something wasn't quite right.

Los Angeles Times

Kamala Harris's visit underscores the tricky choices Zambia is making about international allies

US vice-president Kamala Harris’s recent visit to Zambia is an example the country’s increased engagement with western nations. It gave fresh impetus to the view that Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema is strongly aligning the country to the west.

The Conversation

Foreign exchange: several African countries have a shortage of US dollars - why this happens and how to fix it

A number of African countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia, are currently experiencing shortages of US dollars. The dollar is the dominant currency in international transactions. These countries rely on the US currency to pay for foreign debts, essential goods and industrial inputs. Development economist Christopher Adam…

The Conversation

US VP Harris calls for 'speedy' Zambia debt resolution

Lusaka (AFP) - US Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated calls for a "speedy finalization" of Zambia's debt restructuring on Friday, as she visited the country in the last stop of a continental tour.

AFP

Harris visits site of grandfather's old home in Zambia

Vice President Kamala Harris paused Friday during a whirlwind diplomatic swing through Africa for something much more personal: A visit to the site of her maternal grandfather’s home in Lusaka, where he lived as an Indian public servant in the 1960s

The Independent UK

China's global influence looms over Kamala Harris trip to Africa

When US Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Zambia on Friday for the final stop of her week-long trip across Africa, she touched down at an airport that’s doubled in size and features glittering new terminals.

Radio France Internationale

China's global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa

The global rivalry between the United States and China has been a recurring backdrop during Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Africa

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Daily Record

Fashion Sakala in stern Zambia warning as Rangers star told to prepare for more criticism from fans who 'own him'

The forward is back with his club after a difficult international break.

Daily Record

Fashion Sakala boo boys slammed as Rangers star handed firm defence over 'selfish' Zambia jibes

Sakala was booed against Lesotho with some fans feeling he's selfish but a former Zambia defender reckons that's wide of the mark.

Reuters

Kamala Harris visits Ghana 'slave castle,' says 'history must be learned '

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech to thousands of young Ghanaians on Tuesday in Accra on women's empowerment, and toured a coastal building that was the last stop for Africans sold into the transatlantic slave trade.

France 24

Kenya opposition protests turn violent

In tonight's edition: One person is shot dead as anti-government protests in Kenya grow increasingly violent. Also, US Vice President Kamala Harris announces an aid package and development coorperation with Ghana as she kicks of an Africa tour that will also take her to Tanzania and Zambia until April 2.…

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Fashion Sakala slams 'vicious' Zambia abuse as Rangers star reveals pain of 'endless insults'

For Michael Beale's side it has been all praise for the 26-year-old but it appears fans of Zambia have singled him out for abuse

Daily Record

Fashion Sakala reveals 'vicious' Zambia fan treatment as Rangers star heartbroken by 'worst experience of my entire career'

The forward has been hit with criticism back home after his performances for his country.

Reuters

Kamala Harris starts Africa tour in Ghana, announces security aid

The United States will provide $100 million to Ghana and four other West African countries to help them deal with violent extremism and instability, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday during a visit to Ghana.

Reuters

US Vice President Harris promises greater investment for Africa

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Sunday that the United States will increase investment in Africa and help spur economic growth as she began a week long tour of the continent aimed at offering a counter to the influence of rival China.

Radio France Internationale

US Vice President Harris begins visit to Africa, the 'world's future'

US Vice President Kamala Harris starts a three-country tour of Africa this weekend, visiting Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to promote the White House's positive vision of the continent as the "future of the world".

The Independent UK

Vice President Harris' trip aims to deepen US ties in Africa

Vice President Kamala Harris will try to deepen and reframe U.S. relationships in Africa during a weeklong trip that's the latest and higher profile outreach by the Biden administration as it acts to counter China’s growing influence

Reuters

US Vice President Harris to address China's influence and debt distress in Africa visit

Vice President Kamala Harris starts a weeklong trip to Africa this weekend as the United States seeks to pitch itself as a better partner than China, which has invested heavily in the continent over several decades.

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