RAMAPHOSA ARRIVES IN BOTSWANA FOR STATE VISIT

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Botswana on a two-day state visit.

Ramaphosa and President Duma Boko will co-chair the 6th session of the Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) tomorrow.

EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DRC AND UGANDA KILLS 80

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The Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have reported a combined 240 cases of Ebola with 80 fatalities, including four healthcare workers.

The World Health Organisation, as well as the Africa Centre for Disease Control, confirmed the outbreak and interventions to curb the spread.

AFRICA CDC WARNS AGAINST EBOLA-RELATED TRAVEL BANS

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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reacted to new U.S. travel advisories and entry restrictions linked to the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak, warning against the use of broad travel bans during public health emergencies.

ZAMBIA ASSURES DIPLOMATS OF BUSINESS CONTINUITY

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The government of Zambia last week assured the diplomatic community that there will be business continuity before, during and after the general election.

These are African diplomats accredited to Zambia.

Namibian High Commissioner to Zambia Goms Menette was among them.

BOTSWANA AUDIT REVEALS N$38.6 BILLION LOST TO CORRUPTION

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A forensic audit conducted by an independent firm on behalf of the Botswana government has established that at least money equivalent to N$38.6 billion has been lost through corruption between 2014 and 2024.

ZAMBIAN CABINET AND PARLIAMENT DISSOLVED AHEAD OF ELECTION

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Both the Zambian cabinet and parliament were dissolved last Friday in line with the country's constitution in readiness for the August general election. 

This is in accordance with the national constitution, which requires automatic dissolution 90 days prior to a general election.

ZAMBIA AND ISRAEL SIGN DEBT RESTRUCTURING DEAL

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The governments of Zambia and Israel have signed an amendment agreement relating to the restructuring of approximately $460 million in debt owed to the Middle Eastern country.

COURT HEARING SET FOR LUNGU REMAINS REPATRIATION CASE

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The hearing over the Pretoria High Court judgement on the repatriation of the former President Lungu's remains involving the family and Zambian government is set for May 29th.

The development has been confirmed by the family's spokesperson, Makebi Zulu.