Reminding President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfil his election campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia
Agra’s drive for a ‘green revolution’ has reduced crop diversity, created a dependency on commercial seeds and fertiliser and increased vulnerability to drought
Dropping democracy for aspirant autocrats who will put everything in order with a big stick might not be all it’s cracked up to be
This is caused by inadequate infrastructure, poor governance, weak legislation and institutions, poor maintenance as well as insufficient data and information
Still reeling from environmental and public health problems caused by lead mining 30 years ago, the country now faces growing manganese demand for electric batteries
Permitting political parties to receive donations of unlimited amounts and from undisclosed sources exposes the government and its democratic values to corruption
The El Niño-induced drought and heatwave in February and March hit crops hard in Southern Africa
The Zambian class action was filed in South Africa as it would not have been possible in that country
The country’s historical sites encapsulate the struggles and triumphs of the people of the subcontinent
President Hakainde Hichilema is quickly squandering the respect the country once held on the international stage
President Hakainde Hichilema is weakening state institutions, impairing the opposition and undermining democracy
After nearly six decades of independence the need for real change in the country hasn’t diminished
As we observe the World Day Against the Death Penalty, we must hold onto the glimmer of hope that Zimbabwean authorities will do away with capital punishment
Is there any weight behind the Zambian president’s warning?
The state and quality of civil society is important for a functioning democracy, but Zambia’s has failed citizens
The only anti-tuberculosis shot we have is the century-old BCG vaccine given to infants, whose protection only lasts for 10 to 20 years
We need to change debt relief mechanisms as a growing number of developing countries risk defaulting
A ball has yet to be kicked but already the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup is breaking new ground
Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni suggested the government could demarche the Polish ambassador for diplomatic offence
The Southern African Development Community states have joined other regions on the continent as countries begin to merge their digital economies
South African journalists and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s security were stuck in Poland despite the president having earlier met Poland’s leader
Hakainde Hichilema is already putting in place measures to ensure that he stays in power, come the 2026 elections
Mining in the Mana Pools National Park threatens the forests and floodplains that are home to exceptional wildlife, as well as income from tourism
In early 2021, the country agreed to be a guinea pig for a new approach to tackle sovereign debt
UK politicians reject a management approach involving sustainably harvesting excessive populations so that carrying capacities of ecosystems are not exceeded
How does Zambia see its relationship with the US amid shifting global dynamics?
Foreign direct investment into Zambia soared 158% in 2022 to $8.5 billion, creating 74 000 new jobs
A year into Hakainde Hichilema’s first term as president reveals he is more interested in colluding with the West and dividing the country along ethnic lines
Anglo says any liability for lead contamination in Zambian district ‘rests elsewhere’
Lemekhani Nathan Nyirenda was serving a nine-year prison sentence in Russia. So how did he end up dying in combat in Ukraine?
A stable and resilient minerals royalty tax is crucial for the country to take advantage of the growing global demand for copper
Human rights activists are concerned that the economic depression from Covid-19 and the growing cost-of-living crisis has led to an increased willingness to engage in such attacks