Archive for the 'Zambia' Category
Zambia’s Leader Calls For Zimbabwe Election to be Delayed, Not Cancelled
Posted on June 23, 2008 - Filed Under Zambia, Zimbabwe
iConflict contributor Henry Namwenda emailed us this report from Zambia:
PRESIDENT Mwanawasa yesterday called for the postponement of Zimbabwean presidential run-off elections slated for this Friday because of the volatile situation during campaigns. Speaking in his capacity as Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairman, Dr Mwanawasa told a Press conference at State House that the […]
At Least 17 Dead as Floods in Zambia Continue
Posted on January 24, 2008 - Filed Under Zambia
iConflict contributor Henry Namwenda emailed us an update on the massive unseasonable floods that are ravishing parts of Zambia. Many in the country have attributed these heavy rains to global warming since rain this time of year on a scale like this is a new occurrence. While there has been good coverage […]
Read More..>>Floods Declared National Disaster in Zambia; Media Largely Ignores Crisis
Posted on January 18, 2008 - Filed Under Zambia, citizen journalism, climate crisis
The effects of global warming are felt differently in various parts of the world. In Zambia, sudden massive unseasonable flooding has created a disaster. Although a large number of families have been displaced and have lost their homes and possessions the story remains off the front pages and home pages of most major media […]
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