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Zambia

Zambia is a country in southern Africa with a population of over 20 million. Zambia borders Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

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How can Zambia overcome power cuts and soaring tariffs?

Zambia is grappling with its worst drought in 60 years, severely affecting water levels in the Kariba Dam, which supplies hydroelectric power. Citizens face over 21 hours of daily power rationing. National power utility ZESCO has proposed emergency tariff hikes of between 50% and 156% — raising concerns about the crisis' impact on the economy and poverty alleviation.
SocietyOctober 22, 202426:19 min
People walk on a street in Luanda, capital of Angola,

Angola caught in tug-of-war between China, US

Rich oil and gas reserves, along with a strategic position, make Angola a focal point for both China and the US.
PoliticsOctober 11, 2024
DW AfricaLink | Podcastcover: 67715110

Dealing with infertility and child adoption in Africa

Josey Mahachi talks to Dr. Promise Sefogah of the Fertility Society of Ghana and Judith Mwila, a child rights activist
HealthOctober 2, 202430:00 min
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

AfricaLink News: 25 September 2024

Nigeria seeks debt forgiveness at UN General Assembly +++ Israel intercepts missile fired at Tel Aviv by Hezbollah +++
ConflictsSeptember 25, 202403:54 min
DW AfricaLink

How can Ghana and Zambia defeat cybercrime?

Eddy Micah Jr talks to Emmanuel Chipeta, a Zambian IT specialist and DW correspondent in Lusaka, Kathy Short.
CrimeSeptember 17, 202426:33 min
A young woman sits at a table while she is severed several dishes of meat, vegetables and fish.

A culinary journey through Lusaka, Zambia

Zambia's vibrant food scene offers a feast for foodies, from meat to veggies to fish.
LifestyleSeptember 10, 202402:47 min
Kasumbalesa on the border between Zambia and the DRC

Zambia to reopen border with DRC after trade dispute

Zambia briefly closed its border to the Democratic Republic of the Congo over a trade dispute.
TradeAugust 13, 2024
Frankreich Olympia Paris 2024 l 800m-Finale, Tsige Duguma aus Äthiopien l Silber

Is Africa prepared to host the Olympics?

Eddy Micah Jr. talks to football official Sydney Mungala, journalist Florence Ngungu, and Janeth Jepkosgei Busienei.
SportsAugust 6, 202426:00 min
Children play near stagnant pools of water in Lilanda township in Lusaka, Zambia, Saturday March 9, 2024.

World Bank stamps $208 million Zambia grant to face drought

The sum was granted to help the African nation address the social and economic impact of drought.
CatastropheJuly 2, 2024
Afrikanische Frau nutzt Menstruationszyklus

Why is menstruating a taboo in parts of Africa?

Why is menstruating a taboo in parts of Africa? +++Ending period poverty by using banana fiber pads
SocietyMay 28, 202430:00 min
Close up of a vlogger speaking into a microphone

Uproar over Zambia's plan to regulate online broadcasting

Rights activists say the government's recent announcement is an infringement on freedom of expression and speech.
PoliticsMay 23, 2024
Nigeria | Bayelsa Ölverschmutzung

AfricaLink on Air - 20 May 2024

Tackling oil theft in Nigeria's Niger Delta+++Contraceptives use on the rise in Zambia
PoliticsMay 20, 202430:00 min
Residents of Nairobi's Mathare neighborhood are seen in a flooded street after heavy rains as they try to evacuate the area with their belongings

El Nino climate pattern intensifies in East Africa

Millions have been displaced due to widespread flooding, with entire areas in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania under water.
ClimateApril 26, 2024
A young girl breaks a stick against a rock

Africa's El Nino crises demand action and funding

The El Nino weather pattern is causing extreme weather events in East Africa, as well as crippling drought in the south.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 22, 2024
Simbabwe Dürre Katastrohpe Hunger

AfricaLink on Air — 17 April 2024

El Nino plagues Africa +How hard is it to get a visa for Nigeria +Zambia's copper mines under new ownership
PoliticsApril 17, 202429:59 min
Healthworkers wear protective gear as they see cholera patients

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa

Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of a deadly cholera outbreak in southern Africa.
HealthApril 17, 2024
DW Sendung Afrimaxx

Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle

Fighting to be a female chef, custom sneakers, and a new arts center in Zambia.
LifestyleApril 12, 202426:04 min
A closeup of person's hand holding paint and working on a painting

Lusaka Art Center is Zambia's new hub for creativity

From art classes for children to exhibition spaces for local talent, the center serves as a space for contemporary art.
LifestyleApril 12, 202404:33 min
Both Zambia and Malawi have declared drought disasters, and Zimbabwe may soon follow suit.

Severe drought in southern Africa leaves millions in need

Both Zambia and Malawi have declared drought disasters, and Zimbabwe may soon follow suit.
ClimateMarch 31, 202401:43 min
BG Rangliste der Langzeitherrscher | Ruanda Präsident Paul Kagame

AfricaLink on Air - 27 March 2024

Rwandan genocide suspect indicted in the US +++ Cameroon's opposition in talks to form coalition despite threats
PoliticsMarch 27, 202429:59 min
Senegals gewählter Präsident Bassirou Diomaye Faye

AfricaLink on Air — 26 March 2024

Senegalese President-elect promises humility +++Tyla basks in glory as new album hits the right notes
PoliticsMarch 26, 202429:57 min
Sambia Lusaka | Arbeiter protestieren gegen hohe Auslandsverschuldung

AfricaLink on Air - 21 March 2024

Trade union representatives from 35 African countries protest against foreign debt
PoliticsMarch 21, 202430:00 min
DW Sendung Afrimaxx

Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle

Speaking up as a female in Zambia, turning a disability into a superpower, and eco-friendly shoes.
CultureMarch 15, 202426:04 min
Still | Afrimaxx-Sendung am 15.03.2024

Speaking up in Zambia

How Yvonne Tamaka gives new meaning to playing with dolls.
CultureMarch 15, 202406:27 min
Fußball EM - Frankreich - Schweiz

AfricaLink on Air - 29 February 2024

World Cup winner Paul Pogba slapped with four-year ban for dopping +++US 'deeply troubled' by Ghana's anti-gay bill
PoliticsFebruary 29, 202430:00 min
A stack of Nigerian naira banknotes

Why are Africa's currencies underperforming?

Nigeria's naira, Ghana's cedi, Kenya's shilling and West Africa's CFA franc have all lost value.
BusinessFebruary 23, 202429:59 min
DW Sendung afrimaxx

Challenged but able – Makeup artist Gift Mulenga

Despite all her obstacles, the Zambian managed to live her dream.
DiversityFebruary 21, 202405:47 min
Racheal Kundananji kicks the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group C football match between Spain and Zambia

Zambia's Kundananji making history in women's football

Racheal Kundananji, the world's most expensive female footballer, inspires women at home in Zambia and beyond.
SportsFebruary 16, 202401:30 min
Italien UN FAO 2024 Äthiopien Premierminister Abiy Ahmed

AfricaLink on Air - 15 February 2024

Ethiopia gears up for AU summit amid conflict in Amhara region
PoliticsFebruary 15, 202429:56 min
Äthiopien | AU Gipfel in Addis Abeba

Africa's debt management controversy

What's your opinion on your country's debt management?
SocietyFebruary 14, 202420:00 min
Lorries queuing on a road - overtaken by smaller cars

Lobito corridor: Hoping to break China's grip on African ore

Congo, Angola and Zambia are seeking to revive a trade route dating back to colonial times — with support from the West.
GlobalizationFebruary 8, 2024
A woman inside the Kukuo Witch Camp in Northern Ghana, one of the only witch camps in the world

Witchcraft in Malawi: A real threat for the elderly

In East Africa, attacks on seniors accused of bringing misfortune to their communities through witchcraft are rising.
SocietyJanuary 29, 2024
AFCON Africa Cup Kamerun 2022 | Senegal vs. Ägypten | Mohamed Salah

AfricaLink on Air - 15 January 2024

Reactions as Cape Verde is declared malaria-free +++ AFCON games: What is the latest from Ivory Coast?
PoliticsJanuary 15, 202429:56 min
Gambia's national soccer team aboard a plane in Banjul en route to Ivory Coast for AFCON

AFCON 2023: Why are player bonuses so contentious?

For many African footballers, participating at AFCON is about prestige, but also a time to reap a financial reward.
SportsJanuary 12, 2024
Niederlande | Internationaler Gerichtshof in Den Haag zum Nahostkonflikt

AfricaLink on Air - 11 January 2024

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza+++Gambia faces pre-AFCON drama over players' bonuses
PoliticsJanuary 11, 202429:54 min
Elfenbeinküste Wahl und Unruhen Flash-Galerie

AfricaLink on Air - 04 January 2024

Reactions after Sierra Leone's former President Bai Koroma is charged with treason +++ DRC update
PoliticsJanuary 4, 202430:00 min
Äthiopien 60. Jahrestag der Afrikanische Union (AU)

AfricaLink on Air - 28 December 2023

African countries assert their role in global politics +++ Africa 2023: Challenges, security, and economic highlights
PoliticsDecember 28, 202329:58 min
Sierra Leone Der Präsident Sierra Leones und Kandidat der Regierungspartei, Julius Maada Bio

AfricaLink on Air - 27 November 2023

Thirteen soldiers confirmed dead after Sunday clashes, in Sierra Leone +++ Armed men kidnap 150 in Zamfara state Nigeria
PoliticsNovember 27, 202329:59 min
Südafrika | Präsident Cyril Ramaphosa

AfricaLink on Air - 22 November 2023

South Africa's parliament votes to close embassy in Israel +++ Annalena Baerbock interview on Israel-Hamas war
PoliticsNovember 22, 202329:58 min
Kenia Nairobi | Africa Climate Summit 2023 | William Ruto, Präsident, Kenia

Africalink on Air — 16 November 2023

Kenya's parliament approves police deployment to Haiti+++ Malawians face Kwacha devaluation+++ Zambia's anthrax outbreak
PoliticsNovember 16, 202330:00 min
Südafrika | Proteste gegen das ugandische Anti-Homosexualitätsgesetz

Africalink on Air — 13 November 2023

Uganda's anti-LGBT law petitions +++ Kenya raises national documents charges +++ German investment in Zambia
PoliticsNovember 13, 202329:59 min
Äthiopien I Situation in der Region Tigray

AfricaLink on Air — 07 November 2023

Ethiopia to hold referendum over border dispute between Tigray and Amhara states+++Separatists kill 20 in Cameroon
PoliticsNovember 7, 202329:59 min
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (left) and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema walk along a red carpet and speak

Zambia: German president talks climate challenges

Zambia has been struggling with the effects of climate change. Can German technology help?
ClimateNovember 3, 202301:55 min
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema

AfricaLink on Air - 02 November 2023

German president wraps up Zambia visit+++20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum opens in Johannesburg
PoliticsNovember 2, 202330:00 min
DW Eco Africa (Sendungslogo mit Partnerlogos englisch)

Eco Africa - The Environment Magazine

Stopping food waste in Nigeria, saving Atlantic dolphins and tiny houses from passenger planes.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 2, 202326:06 min
William Ruto Kenia Africa Climate Summit

AfricaLink on Air - 01 November 2023

Spotlight on President Ruto's globetrotting+++Why it is so difficult to protest in Zambia+++Cybersecurity education
PoliticsNovember 1, 202329:59 min
Zambian police officers intervene to contain protesters

Zambia: Why is organizing a protest so difficult?

In Zambia, the right to assemble is guaranteed under the consitution but the reality is often different.
PoliticsNovember 1, 2023
Bundespräsident Steinmeier in Tansania

AfricaLink on Air - 31 October 2023

German president faces colonial past on Tanzania trip +++ German Chancellor Scholz wraps up Nigeria, Ghana visit
PoliticsOctober 31, 202329:57 min
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking at a business conference

Germany seeks investment boost in Africa

Germany's top leaders are visiting Africa to cement business ties and discuss new investment opportunities.
BusinessOctober 29, 2023
Bildkombo Kenia Präsident William Ruto und China Xi Jinping

AfricaLink on Air — 17 October 2023

Kenya seeks more Chinese loans at 'Belt and Road' forum despite rising public debt
PoliticsOctober 17, 202330:00 min