Category: Zambia

The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) was established in 1950 as a global organization concerned with irrigation and drainage. Its aim was to promote sustainable agriculture water management to free the world of poverty and hunger through sustainable rural development. Between July and August 1975, the 9th International…

View More Zambia Philately: 1975 Silver Jubilee of International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage

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View More Zambia Philately: 1975 Namibia Day – 25n Namibia Day

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View More Zambia Philately: 1975 Namibia Day – 9n Namibia Day

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View More Zambia Philately: 1975 Namibia Day – 4n Namibia Day

In 1974, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 26 August as Namibia Day. The day commemorates the Namibian War of Independence which began on 26 August 1966 at Omugulugwombashe. It was the culmination of decades of difficult interactions between the UN, Namibia and South Africa over the status…

View More Zambia Philately: 1975 Namibia Day

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View More Zambia Philately: 1975 Namibia Day – 15n Namibia Day

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View More Zambia Philately: 1975 3rd Definitive Issue – 2K Typical Zambia Village

Ross’s turaco or Lady Ross’s turaco (Tauraco rossae) is a mainly bluish-purple African bird of the turaco family, Musophagidae. The bird is mostly found in woodlands, open forest and riparian habitats. They generally avoid heavily forested areas. These birds are non-migrating and rarely travel far from their birthplace, but will…

View More Zambia Philately: 1975 3rd Definitive Issue – 1K Lady Ross’s Turaco (Tauraco rossae)

Zambia Flying Doctor Service is the emergency medical wing of the health care services of the government of Zambia. It was founded in 1965 by the government to provide emergency medical and health services to the rural areas of Zambia. Details Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd, Leeds, England…

View More Zambia Philately: 1975 3rd Definitive Issue – 50n Zambia Flying Doctor Service

Details Series: 1975 3rd Definitive Issue Subject: Tobacco Designer: Gabriel Ellison Printer: John Waddington of Kirkstall Ltd, Leeds, England Process: Lithography Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 13 (comb) Cylinders:  Sheet:  Quantity:

View More Zambia Philately: 1975 3rd Definitive Issue – 25n Tobacco Growing