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The lechwe, red lechwe, or southern lechwe (Kobus leche) is an antelope found in wetlands of south central Africa. The lechwe is native to Zambia and are found in marshy areas where they are an important herbivore of aquatic plants. They are golden brown with white bellies. Males are darker…

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Kafue National Park was formally proclaimed on 20 April 1950 and included the former Kafue Game Reserve and the Southern Province portion of the Cordon Controlled Area. The park was recognised as one of the most prolific game areas in Central Africa and was seen as a source of tourism…

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The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa. The lion inhabits grasslands, savannahs and shrublands. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is a social species, forming groups…

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During the 1960s, many African nations became independent of their Colonial rulers. Zambia achieved independence from Britain on 24 October 1964. Following neighbouring East African countries, Zambia saw tourism as a potential foreign-currency earner and an industry that could bring a significant income to the country’s remoter regions. This was…

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The Sumbu Game Reserve, located on the south-western shores of Lake Tanganyika, was created in 1942. Within the reserve was Kasaba Bay. The reserve was one of the smaller animal sanctuaries, holding a number of elephant, hippo and antelope. In 1971 it became Sumbu National Park. Locations Kasaba Bay

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Kingstons (Zambia) Ltd was located in Kingstons Building, President Avenue, Ndola. The business was the largest commercial outlet for bookshops in Zambia with branches in Mufulira, Chingola, Livingstone, Kitwe and Lusaka. In addition to the wholesale and retail merchandising of books, they also distributed magazines and newspapers from Southern Africa,…

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A B C Caps Printing Ltd D E F G H I J K Kingstons (North) Ltd Kingstons (Zambia) Ltd L Livingstone Museum M Meijer Wormeveer N.V. Monterey Printing & Packaging Ltd N O P Q R Ridgeway Hotel (Type I) S SAPRA Studio T U V W X Y…

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