Zambia

Country in South-Central Africa

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Zambia, officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central, Southern and East Africa. It is typically referred to being in South-Central Africa or Southern Africa. It is bordered to the north by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, Namibia to the southwest, and Angola to the west. The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka, located in the south-central part of Zambia. The population is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the north, the core economic hubs of the country.

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Guns, gold and $5m cash: Documents reveal owner of private jet seized in 'gold scam' Last August, authorities in Zambia raided a private jet, which had landed at the African country’s largest airport after flying more than 3,000 miles from Cairo. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2024
Zambian FA president charged with money laundering Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged with money laundering offences. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2024

Zimbabwe declares state of disaster over drought sweeping across southern Africa Zimbabwe has joined Zambia and Malawi in declaring a state of disaster over a devastating drought sweeping across much of southern Africa. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2024
African Elephant Attack Leaves 80-Year-Old Woman Dead, Safari Truck Flipped An elderly woman was killed in Africa during a safari trip -- this after an elephant charged her party's vehicle ... and flipped it over, which left her fatally wounded. The unidentified woman.. TMZ.com - Published on April 3, 2024
Pride sign Banda in second-biggest women's transfer Zambia forward Barbra Banda joins Orlando Pride for £581,000 - the second-most expensive women's transfer in history. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2024
Bay FC sign Kundananji in 'record' deal from Madrid Bay FC sign Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF for a reported world-record fee for a women's player. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2024

Morocco beat Zambia to top Afcon group Watch highlights as Morocco beat Zambia 1-0 to finish top of group F and reach the Africa Cup of Nations last 16. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2024
Morocco win hands Afcon hosts Ivory Coast reprieve Morocco beat Zambia to do Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast a major favour, sending the Elephants into the last 16 by the back door. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2024
Watch: Afcon 2023 - Zambia v Morocco Watch live coverage and follow text updates of the final Group F match between Zambia and Morocco in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024	Late Daka goal denies Tanzania first ever Afcon win Watch highlights as a late Patson Daka header denies Tanzania their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations win against 10-man Zambia. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024
Daka rescues late draw for Zambia against Tanzania Patson Daka's header two minutes from time earns Zambia a point and denies Tanzania a first ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024	Highlights: Zambia and DR Congo draw 1-1 Watch highlights as Zambia and DR Congo draw 1-1 as the opening round of group games at the Africa Cup of Nations came to a close. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024
Wissa on target as DR Congo and Zambia draw Zambia and DR Congo draw 1-1 in Group F as the opening round of games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations come to a close. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024	Families face desperate wait to find out if loved ones are dead or alive as Zambia's cholera outbreak worsens Zambia is dealing with one of its worst cholera outbreaks in recent years as nearly 10,000 active cases have been registered. Sky News - Published on January 14, 2024
Zambia can 'go all the way' on return to Afcon Zambia can win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations despite missing the past three tournaments, according to captain Lubambo Musonda. BBC Sport - Published on January 5, 2024	Ayurveda degrees: Next big thing for foreigners Ethel Nyoni from Zambia is studying Ayurveda at Jaipur’s National Institute of Ayurveda to become the first registered practitioner from her country. Many foreigners, including Dr. Avvinish Narine.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 27, 2023
Zambia striker Sakala reveals Rangers exit Zambia striker Fashion Sakala has revealed that he is leaving Rangers two years into a four-year contract. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2023	Zambia FA 'surprised' over misconduct claims against women's team head coach Zambia's football association has said it is "surprised" by misconduct claims made against women's team head coach Bruce Mwape. Sky News - Published on August 4, 2023
Zambia coach Mwape accused of sexual misconduct Fifa is investigating an official complaint that Zambia head coach Bruce Mwape sexually assaulted a player at the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2023	Zambia beat Costa Rica to claim first Women's World Cup win Watch highlights as Zambia beat Costa Rica 3-1 to claim their first ever Women's World Cup win in their Group C match in Hamilton. BBC Sport - Published on July 31, 2023
Fifa Women's World Cup: Japan v Spain build-up - who will finish top? Follow live text commentary as Japan face Spain & Costa Rica play Zambia in Group C of the 2023 Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 30, 2023	Dominant Spain thrash Zambia to progress to last 16 Watch highlights as Jenni Hermoso and Alba Redondo both score twice to help Spain thrash Zambia and progress to the last 16 at the Fifa Women's World Cup in Auckland. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2023
Spain progress to knockouts after win over Zambia Jenni Hermoso and Alba Redondo score twice as Spain underline their credentials as potential Fifa Women's World Cup winners by thrashing Zambia to progress to the last 16 with a game to spare. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2023	Abelleira's stunning 25-yard strike gives Spain early lead Spain's Teresa Abelleira fires her side into the lead with a spectacular 25-yard strike against Zambia at the Fifa Women's World Cup in Auckland. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2023
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Japan thrash World Cup debutants Zambia 5-0 Japan get their Fifa Women's World Cup campaign off to a perfect start with a dominant 5-0 win over debutants Zambia. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023	Dominant Japan fire five past debutants Zambia Hinata Miyazawa scores twice to help Japan to a dominant 5-0 win against Fifa World Cup debutants Zambia in Hamilton, New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023
Miyazawa finishes off 'brilliant' move to give Japan lead Hinata Miyazawa finishes off a "brilliant" move against Zambia to give Japan the lead in their Women's World Cup match. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023	Watch Fifa Women's World Cup: Zambia v Japan in Group C Watch BBC coverage as Zambia face Japan in Group C of the Fifa Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023
Pauw hails O'Riordan after Republic warm-up win Vera Pauw says Claire O'Riordan exemplified the Republic of Ireland's second-half improvement as they beat Zambia in the World Cup warm-up game. BBC Sport - Published on June 23, 2023