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Zambia tourism body seeks stronger cooperation with China

STORY: Zambia tourism body seeks stronger cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese built Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TECLA ZONDIWE-NGWENYA, TCZ treasurer 3. various of Mulungushi Conference Center 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VICTOR INAMBWAE, TCZ chief executive officer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN MWANSA, TCZ service-level consultant 6. various of KKIA STORYLINE: Officials at the Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) have said that the council wants to see increased cooperation with China. The TCZ is keen to tap into the huge Chinese market to boost Zambia's tourism, said Tecla Zondiwe-Ngwenya, the TCZ treasurer. "It is a market that we are paying much attention to and respect," she said in an interview Wednesday. The Chinese are welcome to visit tourist sites in Zambia and invest in various untapped tourism areas in the country, Zondiwe-Ngwe

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ZAMBIA-SNAPSHOT

(230915) -- LUSAKA, Sept. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 9, 2021 shows the Chinese-built new terminal building of Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia. Zambia is a mining powerhouse in southern Africa, and is one of the largest copper producers on the continent. The country is also rich in tourism resources, attracting tourists worldwide. (Xinhua/Zhao Yupeng)

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ZAMBIA-SNAPSHOT

(230915) -- LUSAKA, Sept. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows the China-funded Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia. Zambia is a mining powerhouse in southern Africa, and is one of the largest copper producers on the continent. The country is also rich in tourism resources, attracting tourists worldwide. (Xinhua)

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African leaders call for increased integration efforts

STORY: African leaders call for increased integration efforts DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the COMESA Summit at Mulungushi Conference centre 2. various of handing over of instruments of power to the new chairperson 3. various of the Zambian President 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, Zambian President 5. various of Egyptian President 6. various of Egyptian President delivering a speech 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, Malawian President 8. various of attendees of the summit STORYLINE: The 22nd Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government Summit opened here Thursday, with leaders calling for accelerated efforts to achieve economic integration. The summit, held at the China-built ultra-modern Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, also saw Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema taking over the chairmanship of Africa's largest bloc from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah

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Former Zambian President Kaunda meets with emperor

TOKYO, Japan - Former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda (L) is greeted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 20.

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Zambia marks World AIDS Day with call for equity

STORY: Zambia marks World AIDS Day with call for equity DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World AIDS Day commemorative activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA, Minister of Education 3. various of people attending the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA, Minister of Education 5. various of exhibitions related to World AIDS Day STORYLINE: Zambia on Thursday joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year's World AIDS Day with a call to ensure equity in accessing HIV services for all. Commemorated under the theme "Equalize," the main event in Lusaka, the country's capital was held at the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center. President Hakainde Hichilema said this year's theme highlights the need for the country to ensure higher and equitable coverage of HIV services for people. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA, Minister of Education "It is a right of every Zambian and every person livin

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-KAUNDA-DEATH-ANNIVERSARY-NATIONAL CEREMONY

(220617) -- LUSAKA, June 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema (4th R, Front) attends a national ceremony for Zambia's founding leader Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka, Zambia, on June 17, 2022. Zambia held a national ceremony on Friday to mark the first anniversary of the death of the country's founding leader Kenneth Kaunda. (Xinhua/Martin Mbangweta)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-KAUNDA-DEATH-ANNIVERSARY-NATIONAL CEREMONY

(220617) -- LUSAKA, June 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A family member of Zambia's founding leader Kenneth Kaunda lays a wreath at a national ceremony for Kaunda in Lusaka, Zambia, on June 17, 2022. Zambia held a national ceremony on Friday to mark the first anniversary of the death of the country's founding leader Kenneth Kaunda. (Xinhua/Martin Mbangweta)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-KAUNDA-DEATH-ANNIVERSARY-NATIONAL CEREMONY

(220617) -- LUSAKA, June 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Family members of Zambia's founding leader Kenneth Kaunda lay wreaths at a national ceremony for Kaunda in Lusaka, Zambia, on June 17, 2022. Zambia held a national ceremony on Friday to mark the first anniversary of the death of the country's founding leader Kenneth Kaunda. (Xinhua/Martin Mbangweta)

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Zambia commissions China-funded modern conference center

STORY: Zambia commissions China-funded modern conference center DATELINE: June 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, Zambian President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, Zambian President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia STORYLINE: Zambia on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern international conference center financed by China. The Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, with its main hall having a seating capacity of 2,500, has been built to host the African Union (AU) mid-year summit this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, Zambian President "This was a critical point in our country's history, when Zambia had no access to the sea and the routes through the southern part of our continent or our country were blocked by hostile regimes and China came to our aid at the time. Thank you once more." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HAKAINDE

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-CONFERENCE CENTER

(220531) -- LUSAKA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 30, 2022 shows the Main Conference Hall of the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia. Zambia on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern international conference center financed by China. The Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, with its main hall having a 2,500 sitting capacity, has been built to host the African Union (AU) mid-year summit this year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-CONFERENCE CENTER

(220531) -- LUSAKA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia. Zambia on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern international conference center financed by China. The Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, with its main hall having a 2,500 sitting capacity, has been built to host the African Union (AU) mid-year summit this year. (Xinhua)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-CONFERENCE CENTER

(220531) -- LUSAKA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 30, 2022 shows the interior of the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia. Zambia on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern international conference center financed by China. The Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, with its main hall having a 2,500 sitting capacity, has been built to host the African Union (AU) mid-year summit this year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-CONFERENCE CENTER

(220531) -- LUSAKA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 30, 2022 shows the Main Conference Hall of the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia. Zambia on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern international conference center financed by China. The Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, with its main hall having a 2,500 sitting capacity, has been built to host the African Union (AU) mid-year summit this year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-CONFERENCE CENTER

(220531) -- LUSAKA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2022 shows the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia. Zambia on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern international conference center financed by China. The Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, with its main hall having a 2,500 sitting capacity, has been built to host the African Union (AU) mid-year summit this year. (Xinhua)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-CONFERENCE CENTER

(220531) -- LUSAKA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema (R, front) receives the symbolic key of the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center from Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui in Lusaka, Zambia, on May 31, 2022. Zambia on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern international conference center financed by China. The Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, with its main hall having a 2,500 sitting capacity, has been built to host the African Union (AU) mid-year summit this year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-CONFERENCE CENTER

(220531) -- LUSAKA, May 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema (2nd R) tours the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia, on May 31, 2022. Zambia on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern international conference center financed by China. The Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, with its main hall having a 2,500 sitting capacity, has been built to host the African Union (AU) mid-year summit this year. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

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Young female Zambian engineer vows to shine in male-dominated profession

STORY: Young female Zambian engineer vows to shine in male-dominated profession DATELINE: May 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TADALISIKA ZULU, Engineer 3. various of engineers working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TADALISIKA ZULU, Engineer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TADALISIKA ZULU, Engineer 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): TADALISIKA ZULU, Engineer STORYLINE: Inspired to make a difference in promoting infrastructure development in the country, a young Zambian female engineer says she is determined to overcome the myth that engineering is only for men by making a meaningful contribution to the profession. Tadalisika Zulu, a 23-year-old civil engineer, says she wants to prove that women have what it takes to venture into tough professions like engineering which society feels is only meant for men. Zulu, a clerk of works at the China-funded Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center, and an intern in the Department of

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-KAUNDA DAY-CELEBRATION

(220428) -- LUSAKA, April 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a cleaning activity on the Kaunda Day in Lusaka, Zambia, on April 28, 2022. Zambians on Thursday marked the inaugural Kaunda Day in honor of the country's founding leader Kenneth Kaunda with a call to promote the value of unity that he espoused. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-KAUNDA DAY-CELEBRATION

(220428) -- LUSAKA, April 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers take part in a cleaning activity on the Kaunda Day in Lusaka, Zambia, on April 28, 2022. Zambians on Thursday marked the inaugural Kaunda Day in honor of the country's founding leader Kenneth Kaunda with a call to promote the value of unity that he espoused. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-KAUNDA DAY-CELEBRATION

(220428) -- LUSAKA, April 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema waves during the Kaunda Day celebration in Lusaka, Zambia, on April 28, 2022. Zambians on Thursday marked the inaugural Kaunda Day in honor of the country's founding leader Kenneth Kaunda with a call to promote the value of unity that he espoused. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)

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China-Africa trade reaches all-time high in 2021, showing resilience amid pandemic

STORY: China-Africa trade reaches all-time high in 2021, showing resilience amid pandemic DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese-built Addis Ababa-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway 2. Kenyan Naivasha Inland Container Depot (ICD) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WAMKELE MENE, Secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) 4. various of the new Kenyan Mbita Bridge 5. various of Kenya's standard gauge railway (SGR) train station and the passengers 6. various of Kenya's Lamu port 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 8 various of the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia's capital 9. various of the Zimbabwean parliament building STORYLINE: China-Africa trade has bucked the global economic downward trend, and analysts believe it has contributed to the African economy's resilience in the face of COVID-19 challenge

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-FUNDED CONFERENCE CENTER

(220217) -- LUSAKA, Feb. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 15, 2022 shows the exterior of the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia. Apart from adding beauty to Zambia, the completion of an ultra-modern conference center funded by China will be an added impetus to the development of Zambia's MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibitions) industry. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: China-funded conference center to give impetus to Zambia's MICE industry

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-FUNDED CONFERENCE CENTER

(220217) -- LUSAKA, Feb. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 15, 2022 shows the exterior of the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia. Apart from adding beauty to Zambia, the completion of an ultra-modern conference center funded by China will be an added impetus to the development of Zambia's MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibitions) industry. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: China-funded conference center to give impetus to Zambia's MICE industry

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-FUNDED CONFERENCE CENTER

(220217) -- LUSAKA, Feb. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 15, 2022 shows the exterior of the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia. Apart from adding beauty to Zambia, the completion of an ultra-modern conference center funded by China will be an added impetus to the development of Zambia's MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibitions) industry. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: China-funded conference center to give impetus to Zambia's MICE industry

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ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-COVID-19 VACCINES-DONATION

(220124) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zambian Health Minister Sylvia Masebo (2nd L, Front) and Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Li Jie (1st R, Front) attend a ceremony for the arrival of China-donated COVID-19 vaccines at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia, on Jan. 24, 2022. Zambia on Monday received a fresh batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)

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Former Zambian President Kaunda meets with emperor

TOKYO, Japan - Former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda (L) is greeted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 20. (Kyodo)