February 13, 2012
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Chipolopolo Win Thrilling Football Final in Dramatic Penalty Shoot-Out
Zambia outlasted Cote d'Ivoire 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at the end of a thrilling final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations to claim their first-ever continental title on… Read more »
February 11, 2012
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Two Outstanding Teams to Clash in Cup of Nations Final
As Cote d'Ivoire prepare to meet Zambia at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Sunday, it is fair to say that the two most deserving sides have reached the final of the… Read more »
February 09, 2012
Ghana/Zambia: The Torment of Asamoah Gyan
The torment of Asamoah Gyan will be double after another vital penalty miss for Ghana and their resultant elimination from a major tournament. Read more »
February 08, 2012
Zambia/Ghana: Chipolopolo Inflict Shock Defeat On Black Stars to Reach AFCON Final
Zambia caused a major upset when they beat Ghana 1-0 in Bata on Wednesday to advance to the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
Ghana/Zambia: It's Chipolopolo!
Zambia returned to African soccer with a vengeance on Wednesday by beating favourites Ghana 2-1 to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
February 07, 2012
Ghana/Zambia: Coach of Underdogs Starts War of Words Against Black Stars
Zambia coach Herve Renard is heaping praise, platitudes and the mantle of match favorites onto his opponents for Wednesday's Nations Cup semi-final, taking all the pressure off the… Read more »
February 05, 2012
Zambia/Sudan: Anything but a Routine Win, Says Zambian Coach
Zambia might have eased their way to what looked a routine win over Sudan in their African Nations Cup quarter-final on Saturday but the winners are insisting it was anything but. Read more »
February 04, 2012
Zambia/Sudan: Chipolopolo Stride Into Afcon Semi-Finals
Zambia strode into the African Nations Cup semi-finals with a one-sided 3-0 win over Sudan to book a last four place for the first time in 16 years. Read more »
February 03, 2012
Zambia/Sudan: Chipolopolo Seek to Banish Ghosts of Past
Zambia are seeking to banish the ghosts of the last 16 years by reaching the African Nations Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1996. Read more »
January 30, 2012
Zambia/Equatorial Guinea: Chipolopolo Defeat Co-Hosts to Seal Top Slot in Group
Zambia coach Herve Renard says nobody should be surprised that his side topped their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group A. Read more »
January 29, 2012
Zambia/Equatorial Guinea: Chipolopolo Head for Cup of Nations Quarter-Finals
Chris Katongo scored for Zambia in a second successive game at the African Nations Cup finals to hand them top place in Group A after a 1-0 win over co-hosts Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
January 28, 2012
Zambia/Equatorial Guinea: Confident Chipolopolo Face Bullish Local Opponents
Zambia need just a point to ensure their qualification for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as they prepare to take on co-hosts Equatorial Guinea in their final Group… Read more »
January 26, 2012
Zambia/Libya: Afcon's Most Watchable Team Produces Splashy Thriller
There is perhaps a hint of irony that the best game of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations so far was staged in the worst, almost unplayable, conditions. Read more »
January 25, 2012
Zambia/Libya: Sodden Teams Splash to Afcon Tournament's First Draw
Zambia have been held to a 2-2 draw by Libya in a sodden 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash in Bata on Wednesday. Read more »
January 24, 2012
Zambia/Libya: Chipolopolo Fancied for Nations Cup Quarter-Finals
Zambia are heavily fancied to continue their winning start to the Africa Nations Cup finals and beat Libya in Bata on Wednesday, virtually assuring themselves a place in the… Read more »
January 22, 2012
Zambia/Senegal: The Perils of Being Cup of Nations Favourites
Zambia brought the much-vaunted Senegal back down to earth with a jolt and emphasised early the vagaries of competition in the African Nations Cup on the opening day of the… Read more »
January 21, 2012
Zambia/Senegal: Copper Bullets Bring Down Lions of Teranga
Zambia produced an excellent first half display to beat one of the pre-tournament favourites Senegal 2-1 in their opening Group A clash at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on… Read more »
January 20, 2012
Senegal/Zambia: Afcon Group Favourites Face Testing First Encounter
Senegal will put their status as many people's pre-tournament favourites to the test when they start their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group A campaign against Zambia at the Estadio… Read more »
January 18, 2012
Africa: Exciting Air of Uncertainty Hangs Over Africa's Premier Soccer Festival
Bereft of some of the continent's top performing teams, the latest edition of the African Nations Cup finals has an exciting air of uncertainty about it. Read more »
December 06, 2011
South Africa: Africa Shoots Beyond Stars in Radio Telescope Bid
South Africa's science and technology minister, Naledi Pandor, reflects a face of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) which is often eclipsed by populist rhetoric, party… Read more »
September 23, 2011
Zambia: Banda Accepts Defeat
Outgoing president Rupiah Banda has conceded defeat in Tuesday's election, saying "the people of Zambia have spoken and we must all listen". Read more »
September 21, 2011
Zambia: Election Too Close to Call
Opposition presidential challenger Michael Sata's party claimed he was ahead in the vote count from Tuesday's election, but news agencies reported that the poll was too close to… Read more »
August 12, 2011
Africa: Continent's New Middle Class Lures Investment
For too long, the story of Africa has been about government corruption, war and disease. Economic news was also bad. From 1975 to 1995, the continent was mired in negative growth,… Read more »
July 14, 2011
Zambia: Climate Information Alerts Boost Poor Farmers
A herder shepherding his animals in Zambia's Eastern Province winds up a solar-powered radio and crouches down to listen to a local FM station. The news broadcast includes a… Read more »
February 01, 2011
Africa: How Political Risks Dampen Investment in Continent
Excerpts from "African Markets Revealed", published by the Standard Bank: Read more »