Kathy Short reports for VOA from Lusaka, Zambia.
A 2022 film highlighting the plight of a person with albinism in Zambia is streaming on Netflix. “Can You See Us” is based on the true story of a boy who becomes a successful musician despite obstacles caused by his genetic condition. Kathy Short reports from Lusaka. VOA footage by Richard Kille.
An original animated series from Africa has made its debut on the Netflix streaming platform. The series, dubbed "Supa Team 4,” was written by a young Zambian and takes place in a futuristic version of Zambia's capital, Lusaka. Kathy Short reports from Lusaka. VOA footage by Richard Kille.
Excitement about inaugural showing comes amid accusations of sexual misconduct by head coach
Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga told VOA on Tuesday that Dalitso Lungu and his wife, Matildah, have been arrested in their capacity as directors of Saloid Traders Limited
Supporters of Lungu call seizures a politically motivated witch hunt
Zambia's opposition says Zambian farmers should be given priority for farming Zambian land for exports to Kenya amid maize supply problems
Former ruling Patriotic Front spokesman accuses police of infringing on former head of state's rights
Harris' grandfather worked as a diplomat in Lusaka, helping refugees from then Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe; he later worked as an advisor to Zambia’s founding President Kenneth Kaunda
Suspects allegedly benefited from $25 million in payments for fictitious activities
Members of Sistah Sistah Foundation charged with giving false information about a planned protest
Managing director Kristalina Georgieva says IMF had reached an understanding in principle with China to restructure almost $6 billion Zambia owes Beijing, one of its main creditors
US treasury secretary speaks in Chongwe, east of Zambian capital, where she meets with several female farmers through green climate fund
Janet Yellen is also expected to discuss ways the US is working with African leaders to build stronger and resilient economies
IMF mission conducted a study last year focusing on governance weaknesses and corruption vulnerabilities in Zambia at the request of local authorities
Rights groups say the colonial-era legislation has been used to silence government critics
Court in South Africa last week ruled that UN experts can intervene in class action lawsuit against mining giant Anglo American over lead poisoning in Zambia
Family, authorities in Zambia still don't know why the 23-year-old was fighting for Russia
As Russia has struggled in its war against Ukraine, reports from Russia indicate authorities have been recruiting troops from prisons
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