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Moo-Zambia has capacity to reach AFCON final
South Africa Coach Hujunj-Moo has charged that Zambia has the capacity to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations underway in Angola.
In spite of Zambia setting a target of reaching the last eight in the competition, the South Korea mentor was positive for Zambia’s chances after seeing his charges who have qualified for [...]…(read more)
Korea Coach: Zambia has capacity to reach AFCON final
South Korea Coach Hujunj-Moo has charged that Zambia has the capacity to reach the final of Africa Cup of Nations underway in Angola.
In spite of Zambia setting a target of reaching the last eight in the competition, the South Korea mentor was positive for Zambia’s chances after seeing his charges who have qualified for the [...]
Africa: Nations Cup – Angola Stunned in Draw with Mali
It was a game that came within one goal of matching a 47-year-old record, but for all the excitement of a thrilling opening match at the African Nations Cup finals, the gloom over Angola only turned a shade darker.
Africa: Nations Cup – 15 Teams Battle for Honour – Togo Withdraws After Gunmen Attack
The 27th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations begins today in Angola with Nigeria along with 14 other countries battling for the diadem. The other countries participating in the 53-year old tournament are the defending champions and six times winners, Egypt, four times winners Ghana Black Stars and Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, the host country and Angola.
Feli-Goal to shake off injury
Midfielder Felix Katongo will shake off an injury he suffered in the Saturday’s 4-2 win over South Korea and be in contention to face Tunisia in the Chipolopolo’s opening fixture at the African Cup of Nations in Angola.
“He got a slight knock but he is ok,” said one of the players in an interview with [...]…(read more)
Zanu-PF Leader Opposes ‘Instability’ of Farm Invasions
ZANU PF’s women’s league leader, Oppah Muchinguri, tried to block Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Didymus Mutasa from violently taking over one of the most productive farms in Manicaland in what is seen as widening divisions in the party over the continuing land invasions.
Govt Predicts Higher Inflation, Lower Growth
THE government expects a significant slowdown in the rate of economic recovery over the next three years, with inflation moving upwards to near two-digit levels, a three year macroeconomic policy and budget framework launched in December last year shows.
Railway Revival Planned
The collapse of the Uganda Railway Corporation 15 years ago opened up lucrative opportunities for privately-owned road transporters. But the high cost of maintaining the highways carrying heavy truck and bus traffic is leading government to take a fresh look at the rails.
Bwalya Melu – Jan 09,2010
Bwalya Melu is the director of strategic marketing at World Vision in the Greater Seattle area in the State of Washington. He has been with World Vision for more than 20 years working on three continents: Africa, Europe and the US. He share his experiences and the work of this great international aid Christian humanitarian organization. World Vision works in nearly 100 countries around the globe, combating the root causes of poverty and responding quickly when disaster strikes. How do they do that…(read more)
Zambia, South Korea clash as Togo withdraw from AFCON
Zambia play their last preparatory friendly match for the African Nations Cup (Afcon) against South Korea at the Rand Stadium in South Africa while Togo who were caught up in a deadly gun shooting on their arrival by bus in Cabinda for the tournament have withdrawn.
The build up to the AFCON has been marred by [...]…(read more)