On 13 September 2024, President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of Zambia’s constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a report on the progress made in the […]

Sishemo’s phone wouldn’t stop ringing, the clients, internal staff and the pile of letters she needed to respond to. The correspondence she needed to dispatch and the emails kept coming in, the reception kept bringing […]

Whenever a conversation about the Victoria Falls starts, Zambians and Zimbabweans start arguing about who has the better view. It’s a friendly rivalry which always sparks passionate, and sometimes hilarious debates. When South African actress,... […]

Despite the government’s promises to protect clinics and hospitals from loadshedding, health centres like Chaisa, Kabwata, and Kalingalinga are struggling in the dark. During a recent visit, it was evident that these clinics are not... […]

AN 18-year-old Grade 10 pupil has gotten a K5,000 fine for sending provocative photos and videos of herself and her ex-boyfriend to his wife. This is in a matter where Gertrude Nkhoma of Zanimuone Compound sued... […]

Menstruation, often shrouded in stigma and myths which make open discussions around it uncomfortable, even though it’s a fundamental part of reproductive health. This silence leaves many girls trapped, missing school simply because they lack... […]

MEDIA Network on Child Rights and Development (MNCRD) Executive Director Henry Kabwe says government must take interest in revelations that during the cold season, casket makers notice a peak in demand for small caskets for... […]

No one in Zambia can escape the realities of climate change today. With all-time lowest water levels in the Kariba Dam, the power utility, Zesco, has even given up releasing load management schedules – you... […]

When it comes to African countries, some traditional practices can literally leave your jaw on the floor. For instance, I recently learnt that some people believe in smearing a newborn with its father’s semen after... […]

UNITED Nations Resident Coordinator in Zambia Beatrice Mutali says President Hakainde Hichilema’s speech was very inspiring, uplifting and encouraging, despite the country’s challenges. Meanwhile, TIZ Executive Director Maurice Nyambe has expressed disappointment in President Hichilema’s... […]