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At the Kalambo Falls archaeological site in northeastern Zambia, archaeologists recovered specimens of ancient wood in the form of logs that had been preserved in waterlogged sand next to the Kalambo River for nearly a half-a-million years—or for 476,000 years, to be more exact. Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Read Later Source
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World’s Oldest Wooden Structure Found in Zambia – It’s Half a Million Years Old!
September 21st, 2023 
Awake Goy Zambia arrests ex-defence officials over corrupt deals with Israeli arms company
December 23rd, 2022 Awake Goy Zambian authorities have arrested four former Defence Ministry officials over a corruption scandal involving one of Israel's top arms companies. According to a statement tweeted by Zambia's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) last week, the former officials were arrested on suspicion of corruption in deals worth $500 million with Israeli defence contractor Elbit Systems. "The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Permanent Secretary at […]
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No Comments »The United States Extends Its Military Reach Into Zambia
July 6th, 2022 Awake Goy On April 26, 2022, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced that they had set up an office in the US Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia. According to AFRICOM Brigadier General Peter Bailey, Deputy Director for Strategy, Engagement and Programs, the Office of Security Cooperation would be based in the US Embassy building. Social media in Zambia buzzed […]
Veteran opposition leader wins Zambia tense elections
August 16th, 2021 Awake Goy Zambia’s veteran opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has won the southern African country’s presidency after taking more than 50% of the vote. Hichilema was declared president–elect by Esau Chulu, chairman of the Electoral Commission of Zambia, early Monday after results for 155 of the country’s 156 constituencies were announced. Hichilema, a 59-year old businessman contesting the […]
Lightning strikes man to death in Zambia
December 19th, 2017 Awake Goy A 22 year old man of Lupili compound in Luwingu district has died after lightning struck him at the weekend. Northern Province Deputy Police Commissioner Edwin Bwanga confirmed the development to Zambia News and Information Service in Luwingu today saying the incident happened on Saturday in the afternoon. Mr. Bwanga named the deceased as […]
Dozens feared dead in explosion at gas plant in Nigeria
December 24th, 2015 Awake Goy Nigerian Vanguard daily puts the death toll at over 100 people. Graphic images of the burnt bodies lying on the ground have emerged online. The blast, followed by a huge fire, took place at Inter Corp Oil limited (liquefied petroleum gas plant), a subsidiary of Chikason Group. The explosion reportedly occurred when a truck tried […]
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