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Zambian couple offer orphaned chimps a loving home

The Siddles take in wounded and orphaned chimps

The Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage was established in 1983 after British couple, David and Sheila Siddle, nursed “Pal” back to health. Pal was an orphaned and wounded chimp who was bought to the Siddles’ cattle ranch after being found by a game ranger. As the couple began to take in more of these likeable, furry creatures, …

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Vuvuzelas rock the World Cup 2010

The Soccer World Cup is rapidly approaching the halfway stage and has already delivered all sorts of fantastic stuff so far. What a rollercoaster of fan walks, fan fests, soccer drama, vibrant colours, waving flags, national pride and the list goes on. For soccer fans and tourists to South Africa, this has been a huge …

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Africa's World Cup blasts off!

Finally, all the talk is over and the World Cup 2010 got off to a flying start in South Africa last Friday. And what a jounrey so far after just 10 days! I must say it is quite relief to put an end to the questions that have been asked and propped up in the …

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Zambia is rebranded as a tourism destination

Victoria Falls

The Zambia Tourism Board (ZTB) and the Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) have teamed up with the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in order to rebrand as a tourism destination. The University has recently reported that most of the work has been done and all that remains it the execution of the new programme, …

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Africa’s travel and tourism industry awaits important award ceremony

Some people who aren’t fortunate enough to attend the FIFA Soccer World Cup Semi-Final in Durban will join other keen fans to watch the anticipated event on big screens all over the country. One group of fans will be seated in the Sandton Convention Centre in and will consist of some of the key players …

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Botswana Marathon to celebrate its silver jubilee in July

The 1985 pioneering race

In a little mining town known as Selebi-Phikwe in , a crowd comprising of worn-out but triumphant athletes and their supporters, hailing from various corners of the world, will come together to watch the final game of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. download dvdrip The public screening of the final soccer game will conclude …

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