Social issues
Lungu Family Halts Return of Former President's Remains
The family of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has announced the decision to halt the return of his remains to the family home, citing growing tensions and breaches of prior agreements with the government regarding funeral arrangements.
Zambia and Japan Unite for Hope II: Transforming Resettlement into Hubs of Inclusive Growth.
Zambia and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the Hope II Project, a $2.8 million initiative
Braving The Odds: Brenda Choonye And The Rise Of Women In Mining
In the heart of Shiwang’andu district, 44-year-old Brenda Choonye is breaking barriers and stereotypes as she carves a living in the gold fields of Kanyelele
DC Zulu Urges Kanyama Residents to Safeguard CDF Infrastructure
Lusaka District Commissioner Rosa K. Zulu has urged residents of Kanyama Constituency to protect public infrastructure funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), warning that acts of vandalism will not be tolerated.
Govt Moves to Ease Unpaid Labour Burden on Women – Tambatamba
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Brenda Mwika Tambatamba, has announced that government is undertaking strategic reforms to reduce the unequal burden of unpaid care work.
Africa Urged to Lead Its Own Health Future Through Community-Based Solutions.
African countries must take ownership of their health challenges and develop localized solutions through strengthened community health systems, regional and international health leaders have urged.
Teenage Pregnancies Decline in Eastern Province, But Remain a Concern
The Eastern Province of Zambia has seen a reduction in teenage Pregnancies from 33,070 cases in 2023 to 32,000 last year, a decrease of over 1,000 cases