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*'''2003 May 6''' - It was reported that AIDS in [[Zambia]] had cut the average life expectancy to 33 years from 44 a decade ago. One in 5 adults was reported to have HIV. | *'''2003 May 6''' - It was reported that AIDS in [[Zambia]] had cut the average life expectancy to 33 years from 44 a decade ago. One in 5 adults was reported to have HIV. | ||
*'''2003 Dec''' - Supreme Court confirms death sentences on 44 soldiers for their role in [[1997 coup d'état attempt|1997's failed coup]]; sentences are later commuted by President Mwanawasa. | *'''2003 Dec''' - Supreme Court confirms death sentences on 44 soldiers for their role in [[1997 coup d'état attempt|1997's failed coup]]; sentences are later commuted by President Mwanawasa. | ||
*'''2004 Sept''' - Many charges of corruption against former president [[Frederick Chiluba]] are dropped, but within hours he is re-arrested on six new charges. | |||
*'''2004''' - White farmers from Zimbabwe moved to [[Zambia]] and leased some 150 farms. | *'''2004''' - White farmers from Zimbabwe moved to [[Zambia]] and leased some 150 farms. | ||
*'''2005 Apr 8''' - In northern Zambia a truck packed with high school students skidded off a mountain road, killing at least 38 and seriously injuring 50. | *'''2005 Apr 8''' - In northern Zambia a truck packed with high school students skidded off a mountain road, killing at least 38 and seriously injuring 50. | ||
