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Zambia activates plan to evacuate citizens from Middle East

Zambia has begun formal steps to evacuate its citizens from parts of the Middle East as tensions and security risks in the region continue to rise. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe said the government is closely monitoring developments and has an evacuation plan ready for Zambians in high risk areas. He explained that the ministry has identified nationals who may need urgent assistance, including families in conflict prone zones, and is working with Zambia’s embassies and international partners to arrange safe routes out. According to him, priority will be given to vulnerable groups such as children, students and people with health challenges, and affected citizens are being urged to stay in contact with Zambian missions and follow official guidance. Haimbe stressed that while some evacuations are still at the planning or early implementation stage, all necessary logistical […]

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Afriland fire: Poor evacuation plan worsened deaths – HSENations CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of HSENations and convener of the African Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE), Mr. Femi Da-silva, has urged regulators to strengthen building safety systems and ensure accountability after the Afriland Towers fire in Lagos, which claimed 10 lives, including staff of United Capital and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). In a statement, Da-silva described the tragedy as a reflection of systemic safety lapses, stressing the need for a full-scale investigation. Safety lapses highlighted “As we sympathise with the families, we must hold someone responsible for what has happened, no matter how highly placed,” Da-silva said. He noted that fire safety in high-rise buildings begins at the design stage, with compartmentation, fire-resistant materials, and fire-rated doors to contain flames. He questioned whether the building had adequate early warning systems and emergency response protocols. He suggested that poor […]

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