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Zambia probes ex-finmin over Pepsi tax deal

Reuters - Jan 27, 2012
Says tax concession was illegal * Ex-finmin probed for abuse of authority LUSAKA Jan 27 (Reuters) - Zambia is investigating former Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane for abuse of power over a tax deferment deal he concluded with an Indian company.

Vendanta Zambia unit miners win 17 pct pay rise

Reuters - Jan 27, 2012
Pay rise effective January 2012 * Lowest paid to get $590 per month LUSAKA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Konkola Copper Mines, the Zambia miner owned by Vedanta Resources Plc, has awarded its workers a 17 percent pay increase, ending weeks of negotiations, ...

Zambia hopeful of quarter-final slot

Times of Zambia - Jan 27, 2012
ZAMBIA have remained optimistic of qualification for the 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals despite being forced to a 2-2 draw by Libya in the second Group A match played on a heavily flooded pitch here.

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Africa's Top Wildlife Countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe

by: Mark W. Nolting
Navigating Africa can be daunting, particularly when planning a safari – an experience that varies greatly according to location. This guide demystifies the process, by detailing the safari stats of 18 African countries with maps, color photographs, illustrations of wildlife, 11 useful charts, and an accommodation guide with a detailed rating system.
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Zambia and Victoria Falls Travel Pack, 4th

by: William Gray
This highly successful "Globetrotter Travel Series", which includes Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases, Best Of Pocket Guides and In Your Pocket Language Guides, presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the foldout Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet. The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Zambia and Victoria Falls have to offer.
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Lonely Planet Zambia & Malawi

by: Alan Murphy, Nana Luckham
Take Lonely Planet's first edition of Zambia & Malawi on your travels and you'll be wildlife spotting on safari in unspoilt national parks; gazing at the thundering might of Victoria Falls; watching Kuomboka, one of the last great Southern African ceremonies; or relaxing beachside at Nkhata Bay. Why not do it all?

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This brand new edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
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Zambia, 4th

by: Chris McIntyre
Zambia is one of the best destinations in Africa for walking and river safaris, yet it is little explored by travellers. This fourth edition covers the prime attractions, including all national parks, from the lower Zambezi and Kafue to the famous Luangwa Park, host to several unique species and the top place for leopard-spotting. Advice for the independent traveler includes how to choose first-class bushcamps, lodges and/or hotels to organise memorable safaris.


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Zambia's 'King Cobra' Sata wins elctions

Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata, was sworn in as president after an upset poll victory that ushered in a smooth handover of power in Africa's biggest copper producer. Sata, 74, on Friday swept to victory on the back of voters looking for change in a country that has seen its economy grow but who felt the riches from its mines had not made their way to the people or created enough jobs. Al Jazeera's Gladys Njoroge reporting from Lusaka says that people poured into the streets to rejoice the historic win despite the fact the process was marred by violence due to the results being delayed and talk of vote rigging.

 

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Zambia as an Investment Destination

(www.abndigital.com) The projected 6.5 percent growth in Zambia's GDP this year is up from 6.6 percent in 2010. Agriculture, tourism, construction, manufacturing and mining are driving growth which is expected to expand by 6.7% in 2012. ABN's Godfrey Mutizwa is joined by Hannah Edinger, Head of Research at Frontier Advisory Matlotleng Matlou, CEO at AISA to discuss the investment opportunity in Zambia.

 

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Zambia 1994 World Cup Qualifying feature

A look at the 1994 World Cup qualifying campaign of Zambia.

 

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Sata wins Zambia's Presidency

Michael Sata was earlier this evening sworn in as Zambia's new president. Sata a former opposition leader and fierce critic of Chinese investment in the country, won in an upset poll victory that ushered in a smooth handover of power in Africa's biggest copper producer. Zambia's incumbent president Rupia Banda has officially conceded defeat and urged his supporters to acknowledge the results peacefully. Sata had unsuccessfully run for president on three previous instances.

 

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Zambia's former Para-athlete Wisdom Moonga from Zambia learns what it takes to coach elite athletes.

Zambia's Wisdom Moonga sets a high goal to become the national technical coach of Zambia's Paralympic Game and says he's very happy being disabled because of how much he's learnt and how much he's capable of.