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Health & Medicine
Safer abortions in Zambia
PRI's The World
April 23, 2009
In the African nation of Zambia, abortion is legal, but few medical clinics offer the procedure and women therefore try it themselves. A hospital in Zambia's capital, Lusaka, aims to save women's lives by making abortion safer and more widely available.
Conflict & Justice
Zambian journalist charged with distributing pornography
PRI's The World
August 05, 2009
A leading Zambian journalist went on trial today for circulating pornography. She sent government officials photos of a woman who had to give birth in a hospital parking lot. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's Jo Fidgen in Lusaka
Business, Economics and Jobs
Zambia: Rationing health by queue
PRI's The World
December 16, 2010
The rationing of health care is not always obvious or explicit. Implicit factors may determine who receives care and who does not.One factor may have imposed a form of unintentional rationing on AIDS care in Zambia, as David Baron reports.
Global Politics
Zambian Prostitutes On Reality TV
PRI's The World
July 14, 2011
A new Zambian TV reality show promises a chance at marriage for women looking to escape the sex industry.
Arts, Culture & Media
Ethiopian Singer Aster Aweke's Latest Album 'Checheho'
PRI's The World
September 01, 2011
Aweke is sometimes referred to as Ethiopia's Aretha Franklin.
Business, Economics and Jobs
China's Investment in Zambia
PRI's The World
September 28, 2011
Zambians don't always like the way Chinese businesses operate in their country. They'd like to see a more equal relationship which is what their newly elected president is promising.
Arts, Culture & Media
Top Music Picks of 2011
PRI's The World
December 19, 2011
The World's guest DJs from around the globe for their favorite music picks of 2011.
Sports
Zambia Wins Africa Cup of Nations
PRI's The World
February 13, 2012
Zambians gave their national soccer team a heroes welcome Monday after they won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.
Global Hit
Hugh Masekela Enjoys Playing @ Work
PRI's The World
June 25, 2013
China looks to invest in Africa
PRI's The World
February 20, 2009
China's president Hu Jintao visits Africa, signaling his country's interest in doing major business on the continent.