There is something rather amusing about the human obsession with owning land. We spend centuries fighting wars, drawing boundaries, building walls and arguing over a few kilometers of territory. And just when one thinks the […]

  Most workplaces know what to do when a fire alarm sounds. We leave the building and gather at a designated point. But imagine a colleague suddenly struggling to speak during a meeting. One side […]

  Nandi had just discovered a new restaurant in her neighbourhood that served good vegetarian meals. She would walk in alone every Wednesday evening, have her tea as she waits for her take-away. The take-away […]

  The Financing Question After the Supplementary Budget On 22 October, Government presented K19.9 billion in supplementary spending estimates, with K18 billion proposed in additional domestic borrowing. This came 13 days after Zambia reached a […]

  Ms. Veorance had gone to her usual baker to pick up a birthday cake for her son who was turning 7 the next day. Her favourite baker, Mr. Mutinta had a shop right outside […]

What happens when a country decides that a woman’s intelligence deserves as much recognition as her appearance? Burkina Faso has opened a debate that extends far beyond its borders, challenging societies to reconsider what they […]

  As I write this on Zambia’s 62nd Independence Day, the flags are flying and the language of freedom is everywhere. By the time you read this, the celebrations may be over. But one question […]

More than 200 vehicles have already been financed through the program, which enables eligible partner drivers to access vehicle financing with a minimal 10% initial contribution Lusaka, Zambia, 19 October 2026: Yango Zambia, part of […]

Part One: Why Another Programme After Debt Restructuring? Introduction Zambia completed its previous IMF Extended Credit Facility in January 2026, receiving approximately US$1.7 billion over the life of the arrangement. On 9 October, the Government […]

  Mr. and Mrs. Sitali were disappointed that their brilliant son with 5 points was not interested in studying medicine. They hoped he would go to medicine school but the boy was insistent on going […]