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.
July 12th 2008Africa » Zambia » Southern Province » Livingstone Was up at 4am Monday morning to catch the bus to Livingstone. Stayed at Jollyboys backpackers', which was fine for my needs. Could boil up noodles for lunch in their kitchen and they do a basic filli ... 21 photos[full story]
June 28th 2008Africa » Zambia » Southern Province » Livingstone Dr Livingstone?
Once our group got through we headed for the Falls. Right through Livingstone, where we are staying actually. We are here in a 'high water' season, because of very heavy rains t ... 5 photos[full story]
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