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The oldest wooden structure ever found is two logs joined by a deliberately cut notch at Kalambo Falls in Zambia, dated to at least 476,000 years — and the archaeologist who dug it up in the 1950s died without ever being able to prove it was made on purpose

A half-million-year-old wooden tool was buried in Africa—until modern science finally vindicated the archaeologist who discovered it decades too…

Zambia’s president extends election lead as contested vote count continues

President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.

Zambia police arrest suspected militia members and opposition figures in Lusaka

Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said early Monday that some of those arrested had been under surveillance for several years over alleged…

Mundubile Concedes Defeat as Hichilema Maintains Lead in Zambia Election

Zambia’s opposition New Republican Party (NRP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile appears to have conceded defeat in the 2026 general electi…

Hichilema in Early Lead As Violence Reported During Zambia Polls

President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia's general election, with more than half of the country's constituencies counted,…

Catholic Bishops Demand Transparency as Vote Counting Continues

The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has demanded greater transparency in the tallying of Zambia's August 13 general election, warni…

Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause: observers

LUSAKA - International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long…

Batoka Gorge moves toward formal procurement with $440m of state equity behind it

The Zambezi River Authority held a market sounding session for the 2,400MW scheme at the Africa Energy Forum in June, described as preparation f…

Zambia: Transparency now key as democratic expectations tested in competitive but uneven playing field

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Zambia Votes 2026: President Hichilema maintains grip after 49 out of 226 constituencies

Zambia Votes 2026: President Hichilema maintains grip after 49 out of 226 constituencies - The Maravi Post

Zambia opposition condemns ECZ decision to suspend vote counting – Channel Africa

Zambia's president takes early lead in first vote count

Hakainde Hichilema or Zambia's ruling party among 13 contenders seeking country's top job | Anadolu

Zambia President Hichilema takes early lead as ECZ releases first results from 4 out of 226 constituencies

Zambia President Hichilema takes early lead as ECZ releases first results from 4 out of 226 constituencies - The Maravi Post

Vote counting underway in Zambia after presidential election

Vote counting is underway after Zambians cast ballots Thursday in a presidential election testing incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record…

At Least 44 Drown After Ferry Overturns on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba

It is one of the worst recorded passenger boat disasters on the lake, which is on the border with Zambia

Zambia's democracy falling over political detainees, extra judicial detentions- former Zambian Attorney General warns

Zambia's democracy falling over political detainees, extra judicial detentions- former Zambian Attorney General warns - The Maravi Post

Zambia vote to test Hichilema’s economic record

Zambians vote Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether recent economic gains can offset frustration over the h…

Zambia Votes - Who

Analysis - Zambia's election, scheduled for 13 August, has shaped up into a battle between two alliances. The ruling United Party for National D…