Understanding Hichilema’s ‘threat’ to delay Zambia’s 2026 election
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 application of the national values and principles. These values and principles are morality and ethics; patriotism and national unity; democracy […]
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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 in clients making follow ups on their submissions; it was one of those days the “Monday is Mondaying.” The temptation […]
SA actress settles Zambia, Zimbabwe Victoria Falls dispute
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, model, and presenter Pearl Thusi posted some spicy content from the falls on her Instagram recently, the two warring sides…...
“Sorry, no power here, try next clinic”
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 only grappling with power outages but also having erratic water supply. This situation has left many patients in a difficult…...
Side chick gets K5, 000 fine for sending provocative videos to ex-boyfriend’s wife
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 Agnes Ngoma of Kabanana Compound in the Matero Local Court. At the last sitting the court heart how Ngoma was…...
AfriHer donates menstrual cups worth $1,073.62 to Barlastone community
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 the resources to manage their monthly cycle. But Alina Karimamusama, Founder and Executive Director of AfriHer, is determined to break…...
MoH should investigate why a lot of babies die in cold season – Kabwe
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 babies. Recently, some casket makers stationed at the University Teaching Hospital mortuary said they usually struggle to meet the demand…...
INESOR launches project aimed at safeguarding maternal, child health amid climate crisis
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 simply see power when you see it and it can last anywhere between five seconds to three hours, if you’re…...
Traditional Counsellors Association seeks to stop the practice of smearing newborns with father’s semen
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 having sex for the first time post-birth. What? I’m still trying to make it make sense. But that’s not it,…...
HH’s speech was very uplifting – UN
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 address, saying he expected a more convincing articulation of the strategic direction which will underpin the fight against corruption going…...
