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On June 2, 2025, the Nelson Mandela Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, buzzed with anticipation as Bill Gates, Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, delivered a powerful address marking the foundation’s 25th anniversary of work in Africa. Streamed live by Africa.com, the event drew over 12,000 attendees, including government officials, […]

By Alexander Vomo The UPND government, under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema and through Education Minister Douglas Syakalima, has loudly celebrated the introduction of free education. Yet behind the fanfare lies a disturbing truth: our classrooms are overcrowded, and our children are learning in chaos because there simply aren’t […]

The US dollar could slide by as much as 10% over the next 12 months, according to analysts at deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organizations. The analysis joins a growing chorus of major financial institutions forecasting a deeper downturn for the greenback amid slowing growth, […]

Cyber Law or Cyber Muzzle? Zambia’s Rights Body Warns Against Erosion of Expression Freedoms By Chester Banda Lusaka, Zambia – Amid rising public concern over the recently enacted Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) has issued a strong advisory urging citizens not to surrender their constitutional right to […]

President Hichilema Commends the Church as a Development Partner Hichilema Applauds Church’s Development Role, Urges Continued Partnership in Education, Health, and Food Security By Moses Chimbolyo Choma, Zambia – President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed the church’s place as a vital development partner in Zambia, calling on faith-based […]

Lusaka, Zambia – With public frustration mounting over stalled projects and poor service delivery, prominent development expert Dr. Charity Musamba has issued a clarion call for Zambians to take a more active role in monitoring and evaluating the government’s development promises. Speaking in Lusaka on Monday, Dr. Musamba emphasized that […]

Lusaka, Zambia – As the Lumezi parliamentary by-election approaches, political temperatures are rising and so is skepticism over the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s (ECZ) ability to hold violent political actors accountable. Raphael Nakacinda, Secretary General of the opposition Patriotic Front (PF) faction and a spokesperson for the Tonse […]

Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) has issued a critical warning on the health dangers posed by expired menstrual hygiene products, urging tighter oversight in distribution channels and greater awareness among consumers, especially young girls in schools. Speaking at a Learning Event hosted by the NGO WASH Forum in Lusaka, […]

Zambian Government Confronts Health Sector Tensions as Doctors Demand Action By Lawrence Haachipuka Lusaka, Zambia – Mounting frustration over poor working conditions and delayed payments has triggered an emergency response from the Ministry of Health, as government officials scramble to pacify unrest within the medical fraternity. On Monday, […]

Government has expressed concern over the continued increasing levels of defilement cases in the country. Minister of Justice Princess Kasune, says the rate at which cases of defilement and rape are happening, calls for serious interventions. Speaking during a consultative engagement meeting with stakeholders on the proposed constitutional […]