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Zambia ends cholera outbreak after weeks without new infections
Africanews
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July 4, 2025
Zambia is officially declaring an end to its latest cholera outbreak, following five consecutive weeks without any new reported infections. The Health Ministry confirmed that the final wave of the outbreak resulted in 496 cases and 9 deaths....
British, New Zealand Tourists Killed by Elephant in Zambia
News Central TV
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July 4, 2025
Two female tourists, including a British retiree, lost their lives after being charged by an elephant during a safari in Zambia, according to police reports. The incident involved a female elephant accompanied by her calf at South Luangwa National...
Elephant kills two female tourists in Zambia - VIDEO
News.Az
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Two female tourists, including a British pensioner, have been killed by a charging elephant while on safari in Zambia, police have announced. The pair were attacked by a female elephant that was with a calf at the South Luangwa National Park, said...
Zambia’s economy: 4% growth amidst drought and power outages
ESI Africa
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July 4, 2025
Despite a historic drought and frequent power outages in 2024, Zambia’s economy showed remarkable resilience. Preliminary data indicates a 4% economic expansion, driven by mining sector rebound and services growth. This is according to the latest...
British tourist among two women killed by elephant while on safari in Zambian national park
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Climate Change Drives Record-Breaking Droughts, Says UN-Backed Report
Seed World
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July 4, 2025
Driven by climate change and mounting pressure on land and water resources, some of the most extensive and destructive droughts in recorded history have occurred since 2023, according to a new UN-supported report released today. Produced by the...
Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia
BBC
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July 4, 2025
Two female tourists, including a British pensioner, have been killed by a charging elephant while on safari in Zambia, police have told the BBC. The pair were attacked by a female elephant that was with a calf at the South Luangwa National Park,...
British woman and New Zealander killed in elephant attack on Zambia safari
Evening Standard
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July 4, 2025
South Luangwa is one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, home to large populations of elephants, lions and leopards. While armed guides routinely accompany walking safaris, deadly incidents remain rare.
British woman killed by elephant in Zambian safari park
The Times
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A 68-year-old British woman has died after being trampled by an elephant in Zambia. The police said that Easton Janet Taylor, from the UK, and Alison Jean Taylor, a 67-year-old from New Zealand, were attacked while on a walking safari in a...
Kiwi tourist Alison Taylor killed by elephant in Zambia was ‘amazing’ woman
The New Zealand Herald
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July 4, 2025
Updated By Melissa Nightingale Senior Reporter, NZ Herald - Wellington·NZ Herald· 4 Jul, 2025 06:53 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now Save...
Climate Change Fueling 'Most Widespread and Damaging' Droughts in History: UN Report
Common Dreams
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July 3, 2025
Climate change is driving "some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history," according to a report published Wednesday on global drought hotspots. Over the past two years, droughts have fueled increased food insecurity,...
Safari disaster: Two tourists killed by ‘rampaging’ elephant in Zambia
PerthNow
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July 4, 2025
Two female tourists have been killed in a horrifying elephant attack while on safari in Zambia. The women were walking with local guides when a female elephant charged at them, knocking them to the ground. Police confirmed UK woman Easton Janet...
'Love for wild places': NZ woman one of two killed by elephant in Zambia
1News
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Two women tourists in Zambia were killed by an elephant overnight while on a walking safari in a national park, police said. In a statement provided to 1News by a local reporter, Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the...
Fourth International Conference On Financing For Development Delivers Renewed Hope & Action For Sustainable Development
Scoop
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The Sevilla Commitment and Platform for Action advance concrete strategic steps to fulfill the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals and chart a path for a fairer shared future, reaffirming the role of global cooperation Sevilla, Spain, 3...
Zambia, South Africa Aim for Clean Energy Research Lead
News Central TV
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July 3, 2025
Zambia, South Africa, and other African countries are seeding mining innovation ecosystems that could shift their role in the global energy transition, from resource suppliers to technology producers. According to Felicia Ncube, a mineral...
ZAMBIA TO HOST INAUGURAL BORROWERS’ FORUM TO EMPOWER DEVELOPING NATIONS ON DEBT MANAGEMENT
Zambian Observer
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July 3, 2025
ZAMBIA TO HOST INAUGURAL BORROWERS’ FORUM TO EMPOWER DEVELOPING NATIONS ON DEBT MANAGEMENT Seville, Spain, 03.07.2025 The Government of the Republic of Zambia has offered to host the inaugural Borrowers’ Forum, a commitment agreed in the outcome...
Parents of 'children under 7' issued warning over popular hot weather drink
Birmingham Live
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July 3, 2025
Parents have been warned of the dangers young children consuming a popular summer drink. Youngsters under the age of seven should avoid slush drinks containing glycerol, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Slush drinks may seem harmless,...
British tourist among two killed by elephant at Zambian national park
The Independent
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July 3, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
New Zealand tourist killed by charging elephant in Zambia
The New Zealand Herald
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July 3, 2025
The tourists were in the company of an armed wildlife police officer and two other people when they were attacked, according to Robertson Mweemba, the Eastern Province police commissioner. The officer fired shots at the animal in an attempt to...
British tourist among two killed by elephant during Zambia safari trip
Metro
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July 3, 2025
A Herd of African Elephant at South Luangwa National Park, Zambia (Picture: Getty Images) Two elderly tourists from the UK and New Zealand have been killed by an elephant. The victims, named by police as Brit Easton Janet Taylor, 68, and Alison...