A holiday is a period when people completely take time off from work and relax to relieve themselves of stress – both physical and mental. It is meant to be a time to recharge one’s […]

When we hear “cervical cancer,” the conversation often stops at women. It is labelled, boxed, and whispered about as if it belongs only in female circles. Yet cervical cancer is not just a woman’s problem. […]

Part One of these series highlighted the persistent legal, policy, and governance gaps that have hindered the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) from fulfilling its promise of decentralised, community-driven development. This piece builds on the issues […]

Since its inception in 1995, Zambia’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has been the flagship of decentralised, inclusive growth- a promise to put real power into the hands of local communities. It was designed with a […]

In February, we had the privilege of welcoming a truly remarkable Zambian, Ms. Dorothy Kamanisha, a pupil from Solwezi who, with courage, returned to the classroom in Grade Nine at the age of 42. Her... […]

Dear Aka-Monde My husband was involved in an accident about a year ago. Since then, he has been suffering from pain in the hip which comes and goes. On some days, when its very severe,... […]

There’s a storm brewing in our health sector, and it’s not one we can afford to ignore. Recently, major international partners, the same ones who have long bankrolled our fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, […]

Building on the previous analysis of the causes and impacts of illegal artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Zambia, this article delves into the crucial measures being undertaken to address this crisis. While the problem […]

In the past few weeks, I’ve heard too many stories of Zambians losing their lives or limbs to diabetes. And every time, I think: this didn’t have to happen. Diabetes isn’t a sudden killer. It’s […]

Munene is a good husband who is always home in time for supper with the entire family. The problem is when his cousins come to Lusaka in December for the family annual get together. During […]