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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.




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Botswana Wild Day 20 - Oct 17
8 days ago: KaylaRichard published a blog
Botswana Wild Day 20 - Oct 17
October 23rd 2009  Africa » Zambia » Livingstone » Mukuni Village
We were bussed from our hotel to Mukuni Village, a nearby African community of the Leya Tribe. There we were treated to a guided walkabout, and learned all about their culture and life in the vill ... 53 photos [full story]

Botswana Wild  Day 19 - Oct 16
9 days ago: KaylaRichard published a blog
Botswana Wild Day 19 - Oct 16
October 22nd 2009  Africa » Zambia » Livingstone
Today we traveled from Kasane, Botswana to Livingstone, Zambia across the Zambezi River. We had spent 8 days with wild animals and now we witnessed human commerce at its most competitive. There ... 33 photos [full story]

15 days ago: lizziehamilton published a blog
Victoria Falls
October 8th 2009  Africa » Zambia » Livingstone
This was the end of the first half of the tour - half of the group were leaving us and we were being joined by some new people. So for a final night out, we went on a boat cruise (nicknamed booze cru ... [full story]

Cruisin
October 13th 2009  Africa » Zambia » Livingstone
The 7 hour journey from Lusaka to Livingston was an absolute doddle after some of the smelly , cramped, rattly journeys we’ve taken in recent times. For one thing, the roads in Zambia are infin ... 16 photos [full story]

Walking, flying and falling
66 days ago: Leanne and Simon published a blog
Walking, flying and falling
September 2nd 2009  Africa » Zambia » Livingstone
Taking a lion for a walk is not that much different to walking a dog. Like dogs, lions enjoy taking time to roll around on the floor, sniff poo and be a bit boisterous. During our 5 nights in Living ... 50 photos [full story]

Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders)
July 30th 2009  Africa » Zambia » Livingstone
Hey Guys, Well after a tearful goodbye to South Africa, our car the beloved Roc-A-Rolla, and beautiful Cape Town we took to the skies to our next destination Zambia! Upon our arrival in Livingston ... 26 photos [full story]

Bit of Zambia and BABY GRIFFITHS!
71 days ago: marhug published a blog
Bit of Zambia and BABY GRIFFITHS!
August 28th 2009  Africa » Zambia » Livingstone
Well we’ve now managed quite a few rest-up days - waiting days too for the arrival of our first grandchild, Kathy’s baby - seemingly nearly 2 weeks late. Alistair James (so far) has now ... 8 photos [full story]

Livingstone, I presume?
80 days ago: SmithyWorldWide published a blog
Livingstone, I presume?
August 2nd 2009  Africa » Zambia » Livingstone
Leaving Zimbabwe behind, we re-enter Zambia and head to one of the world’s adventure capitals - Livingstone, and the Victoria Falls. Known by locals as ‘the smoke that thunders’, Vic ... 19 photos [full story]

Monkeys!
86 days ago: nsberry published a blog
Monkeys!
August 14th 2009  Africa » Zambia » Livingstone
Monkey fight outside of our tents. ... 3 photos [full story]

Livingstone- Victoria Falls
95 days ago: Megzi published a blog
Livingstone- Victoria Falls
August 4th 2009  Africa » Zambia » Livingstone
I had the most amazing weekend! Arrived after a looonnnggg bus journey on Saturday and stayed at a pretty campsite called "The Waterfront" just outside of Livingstone. It has a really lovely bar o ... 9 photos [full story]


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Zambezi river cruise
Bridge to Zim
Victoria Falls, Zambia
On Safari
Scales
A Crocodile Smile
Godzilla!!
Our Friend
Taming the Wild Beast...
The Unhappy Monster
The Baby Crocodile
Rainbows and Mist

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