Representing the SADC
Three years after defaulting on its foreign debt, Zambia is still trying to reach agreement with all its creditors on how to manage this situation. This has left the southern African country in a state of development finance limbo. It is handicapped in raising the funds needed to generate jobs, build infrastructure, provide health, education … Read More “Zambia’s Foreign Debt Tragedy – What Needs to Happen to Resolve the Crisis” »
The Africa-CDC DG, Mr Kaseya, has said less than 1 per cent of vaccines, 5 per cent of diagnostics and 30 per cent of therapeutics used in Africa are currently manufactured in Africa. The President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, has appealed to the leadership of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa-CDC), to establish … Read More “Zambia: CPHIA23 – Zambia Seeks to Host Cholera Vaccine Production Hub” »
The 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2023) opened today in Lusaka, Zambia, with African Heads of State, ministers of health, and leading scientists, innovators and researchers attending as speakers and participants. Under the theme Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the Global Health Architecture, the four-day conference will spotlight cutting-edge research and … Read More “Africa: Breaking Barriers for Better Health – 3rd International Conference On Public Health in Africa Opens in Lusaka, Zambia” »
The Zambian government withdrew retirement benefits and privileges from former President Edgar Lungu after his decision to return to active politics, according to BBC. The former leader was notified about the immediate withdrawal of his retirement benefits and privileges, according to government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa. In 2021, Lungu retired from the political arena after a resounding … Read More “Zambia: Govt Cuts Former President Lungu’s Retirement Benefits” »
The rollout of the CAF Club Licensing Platform (CLOP) is fast gaining momentum, as Member Associations and Leagues across the continent continue to adopt and implement the innovative system that has been designed by CAF to assist clubs and federations in digitizing their operations. Working closely with the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) and the … Read More “Africa: CAF Successfully Kicks Off CLOP) Workshop Drive in Zambia” »
Nairobi — The national men’s rugby 15s team began their Victoria Cup campaign on a no-nonsense note with a 36-12 win over Zambia at the Kyadondo Grounds in Kampala on Wednesday evening. Ephraim Oduor opened proceedings at the first whistle, dotting over the whitewash with Kabras Sugar RFC’s Jone Kubu converting. Joel Inzuga made a … Read More “Kenya: Simbas Tear Apart Zambia in Muddy Victoria Cup Opener in Kampala” »
In Zambia, the right to assemble is guaranteed under the consitution but the reality is often different. Police are accused of infringing civil rights by withholding permits. But what needs to be done to change this? Protestors in Zambia were last month prevented from demonstrating against the high cost of living amid soaring inflation and … Read More “Zambia – Why Is Organizing a Protest So Difficult?” »
Chipata, Zambia — As we approach the forest in the village to appreciate Andrew Mbewe’s beekeeping enterprise, a bee from a hive close to the edge of the natural woodland stings him on the cheek. He steps back quickly, waving everyone away from danger, as he grimaces and grumbles in pain while trying to take … Read More “Zambia: Communities Taking a Sting Out of Poaching With Alternative Livelihoods” »
Gaborone — When Karen Nakawala-Mayond experienced a nagging backache she put it down to her love for high heels. And then when she started bleeding in between her monthly periods, she thought it was the onset of menopause. That was until her gynaecologist insisted that she be screened for cervical cancer. After her results came … Read More “Africa: Cervical Cancer Survivors Demand Equity and Unity” »
PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has revealed that the decision by Tanzania to allocate a 20-hectare-land at Kwala Dry Port area in the Coast Region specifically for consignment destined for Zambia is aimed at promoting the people centric economic development endeavor. Zambia will be facilitated with a longer storage period of up to 45 days … Read More “Tanzania: Kwala Dry Port – Why Zambia Deserve Slot” »
