Zambia: Kaoma Hoists Flag to Mark 62nd Independence Anniversary

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Kaoma Hoists Flag to Mark 62nd Independence Anniversary

The headline says Kaoma hoisted the flag to mark Zambia’s 62nd independence anniversary. The supplied article text provides no further details about the ceremony or its participants.

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