Zambia transitioned from a one-party state to a multi-party democracy in 1991. This transition entailed a change in Zambia’s constitution to reflect the ideals of a plural democracy in which rights and freedoms were entrenched

Introduction Zambia’s forests are disappearing at an alarming rate with average annual deforestation rate estimated to be between 250,000 and 300,000 hectares, a crisis often attributed to economic activities such as agriculture, settlements and poverty-driven

For Zambian and Indian women like myself, the foods our grandmothers set on the table weren’t simply comforting—they were strategic. A bowl of roasted sweet-potatoes tossed with ground-nuts, a ladle of turmeric-spiced dal, a plate

When we think about aging, many of us picture a slow decline. Wrinkles. Fatigue. Invisibility. It’s a narrative that’s been deeply ingrained into our cultures and accelerated by modern media. But I think we’ve been

Sishemo tested HIV positive in 2004 after giving birth to her second born child. Unfortunately, her child was born HIV positive as well and they have since been on medication. Sishemo works as a maid

The Lobito corridor has gained significant attention since its announcement in January 2023 with many stakeholders including industry players and civil society keenly examining the value it brings to the economy. At the core of

Western Trends, Zambian Realities: Are We Copying Health Fads That Don’t Fit Our Bodies—or Our Context? In the West, the word Ozempic is trending everywhere. What was once a diabetes medication has now become a

The country was recently hit with the news of the US government cutting $50 million – or 1.4-billion-kwacha medical aid to Zambia. Why? Because of the systematic thefts of medications and medical supplies. The question

One of Zambia’s legal giants, Rodger Masauso Alivas Chongwe, died on Tuesday this week aged 86. Born in Chipata on 2 October 1938, Chongwe attended primary school in the same district before he went to

Dear Aka Monde, Am a man aged 33 married with 2 children and currently working for the government as a civil servant. I was recently approached by people from my village that I stand as