The mineral bargain: Why Zambia, Zim said no to US conditional health packages
Health, governance and security funding have rarely been neutral; they have been tied to political concessions, economic reforms and access to resources.
By Wellington Muzengeza
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Remembering Kenneth Kaunda: The power of tolerance in shaping Africa’s development
When we talk about development in Africa, we usually talk about money, jobs, industries, roads, technology, and investment.
By Michelle Sibanda and Tadiwanashe Shasha
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Zimbabwe, Zambia strengthen ties to protect Lake Kariba
The lake, built in the 1950s with the construction of the Kariba Dam, is one of Africa’s largest man-made lakes, stretching over 280 kilometres along the Zimbabwe-Zambia border.
By Obert Siamilandu
Feb. 14, 2026
Body of missing American tourist identified
Police divers made a hazardous descent into the gorge, securing the body with ropes and placing it on a stretcher before hauling it to the surface.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jan. 10, 2026
Zim, Zambia urge speedy rollout of Batoka, Kariba power projects
Makozo Chikote, Zambia’s Energy minister, who is also ZRA chairperson, said delays were undermining the full potential of the projects.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 31, 2025
Philanthropy through the African lenses
The cumulative support across sectors including health, food security, education, women's empowerment and human rights cannot be overstated. And is indeed appreciated.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Dec. 14, 2025
Zambia’s homegrown philanthropy that helps students through university
University life in Zambia has never been easy, especially now when the broader national economy has been biting everyone who exists in it.
By Richard Mulonga
Dec. 2, 2025
Mighty Warriors target Zambia scalp
Coach Sithethelewe Sibanda praised her side's tactical discipline, especially given their extended absence from the international arena.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Nov. 30, 2025
Bulawayo looks to Zambia for water solutions
Ndlovu explained that Zambia’s experience with 11 water utilities under the Ministry of Water and Sanitation Provision provided a valuable case study for Bulawayo.
By Patricia Sibanda
Nov. 29, 2025
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