Background: The territory of Northern Rhodesia was administered by the South Africa Company from 1891 until it was taken over by the UK in 1923. During the 1920s and 1930s, advances in mining spurred development and immigration. The name was changed to Zambia upon independence in 1964. In the 1980s and 1990s, declining copper prices and a prolonged drought hurt the economy. Elections in 1991 brought an end to one-party rule, but the subsequent vote in 1996 saw blatant harassment of opposition parties. The election in 2001 was marked by administrative problems with three parties filing a legal petition challenging the election of ruling party candidate Levy MWANAWASA. The new president launched a far-reaching anti-corruption campaign in 2002, which resulted in the prosecution of former President Frederick CHILUBA and many of his supporters in late 2003. Opposition parties currently hold a majority of seats in the National Assembly.
May 8th 2008Africa » Zambia » Chipata Work- well, it's certainly not particularly onerous at this precise moment. This week's very quiet as most people are off on field trips, doing 'activities'. I'm sat here in a spacious office which ... 6 photos[full story]
April 29th 2008Africa » Zambia » Chipata There are two Catholic Sisters' houses in Chipata, mine and another, bigger one, where 12 live. However, I understand that what with all the other Christian denominations there may be as many as 5 or ... 6 photos[full story]
April 13th 2008Africa » Zambia » Chipata A very busy weekend- know you're waiting for my 'Life in a convent' but thought ought to get this one down before I forget the details.
Saturday I went to a 'kitchen party', which is like a hen pa ... 14 photos[full story]
April 3rd 2008Africa » Zambia » Chipata (NB tried to attach short video clips- hope works!)
My first day here (Wednesday) was spent on a bit of an orientation. Was picked up and taken straight to meet the Bishop of Lusaka as he was havi ... 9 photos[full story]
December 24th 2007Africa » Zambia » Chipata Ok really can't be ar$ed to write this blog so will just upload the photos as am sooooooooo far behind on my blogs/pictures now...
Crossed over the border from Malawi into Zambia and got pick up to C ... 37 photos[full story]
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