Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa Dies Aged 59

Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa died at the age of 59 today two months after suffering a stroke.Mwanawasa became president in 2001, after which he fought corruption and became an outspoken critic of Zimbabwe's...

Zambian Head of State Joins Africa’s Trade -vs- Aid Debate

"I guess the bigger story for beninmwangi.com could be that the The Africa Report magazine, not to be confused with the TV magazine having the same name, might be the most complete African business coverage in the magazine universe right now. The Africa Report is published by...

"Green Nobel" to Zambian

The Goldman Environmental Prize was awarded this year to a Zambian whose lifework is protection of elephant populations from poachers. Through an innovative program combining health care, loans, and showing the...

Zambia Benefits from Zimbabwe's Woes

While South Africa absorbs thousands of penniless fleeing refugees from Zimbabwe, its northern neighbor, Zambia, is reaping some unexpected economic benefits. Until quite recently considered a basket case in its...

The Pope Lays Down the Law on Celibacy

"A shortage of priests has some calling for a loosening of the traditional restrictions, but Benedict makes clear it won't happen on his watch. Pope Benedict XVI believes Catholicism is growing sick in its historic birthplace of Western Europe, where a shortage of priests is...

The Pope Lays Down the Law on Celibacy

"A shortage of priests has some calling for a loosening of the traditional restrictions, but Benedict makes clear it won't happen on his watch. Pope Benedict XVI believes Catholicism is growing sick in its historic birthplace of Western Europe, where a shortage of priests is...

Pope to hold summit on married priests

"Pope Benedict XVI has called a meeting Thursday with top Vatican officials to discuss lifting the celibacy requirement for priests seeking to marry or who have already married. Benedict called the summit to examine the implications of the "disobedience" of Archbishop...

Pope excommunicates Zambian archbishop (AFP)

" VATICAN CITY (AFP) - A Zambian archbishop, who stunned the Roman Catholic Church in 2001 by getting married in a mass "Moony" ceremony, has been excommunicated for ordaining four married men as bishops, the Vatican " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> Vatican...

Church removes Zambia archbishop

A Vatican statement said he had been automatically excommunicated under church law because of his actions. Archbishop Milingo, 76, who now lives in the US, performed the ordination ceremony in Washington DC on Sunday. The Catholic diocese in Washington immediately declared...

Church removes Zambia archbishop

"Pope Benedict XVI has excommunicated a Zambian archbishop, Emmanuel Milingo, two days after he ordained four married men as bishops. A Vatican statement said he had been automatically excommunicated under church law because of his actions. Archbishop Milingo, 76, who now...
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Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa Dies Aged 59

Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa died at the age of 59 today two months after suffering a stroke.Mwanawasa became president in 2001, after which he fought corruption and became an outspoken critic of Zimbabwe's...

Zambian Head of State Joins Africa’s Trade -vs- Aid Debate

"I guess the bigger story for beninmwangi.com could be that the The Africa Report magazine, not to be confused with the TV magazine having the same name, might be the most complete African business coverage in the magazine universe right now. The Africa Report is published by...

"Green Nobel" to Zambian

The Goldman Environmental Prize was awarded this year to a Zambian whose lifework is protection of elephant populations from poachers. Through an innovative program combining health care, loans, and showing the...

Zambia Benefits from Zimbabwe's Woes

While South Africa absorbs thousands of penniless fleeing refugees from Zimbabwe, its northern neighbor, Zambia, is reaping some unexpected economic benefits. Until quite recently considered a basket case in its...

The Pope Lays Down the Law on Celibacy

"A shortage of priests has some calling for a loosening of the traditional restrictions, but Benedict makes clear it won't happen on his watch. Pope Benedict XVI believes Catholicism is growing sick in its historic birthplace of Western Europe, where a shortage of priests is...

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