MALAWI’S Independent Civil Society (ICS) has raised alarm over what it calls the “persistent and ill-timed” release of opinion polls in the run-up to the September 16th tripartite elections. Speaking at a press briefing on...

When Muwina got married, she envisioned the number of kids she would want to have, 2 boys and 1 girl. She even had names which she would give to her kids, Ariel, Ethan and the

Last week, Lusaka became the pulse point of African health thinking. Ministers, experts, and organisations streamed into the Mulungushi Centre for the 75th WHO Regional Committee for Africa. Posters lined the streets. Roads closed. You

According to Christianity, Jesus makes it clear in the parable of the Good Samaritan that a neighbour is anyone around us, regardless of their ethnic, religious or socio status. And that we are to love

The Ministry of Health’s recent announcement to introduce a tri-wheel ambulance service via a mobile app marks a bold step toward improving healthcare access. The plan, according to Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, aims to ensure timely

“Please don’t do the same as me, DON’T SMOKE. I lost the battle when I was young, it created a very negative habit for me and I know it.” Szczesny (Barcelona football Club goal keeper).

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