by Patricia Mbewe | Jan 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Cost of Living for a family of five living in Lusaka as measured by the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection -JCTR- has reduced by K32.90 from K10,833.47 in December 2024 and now stands at K10,800.56. Despite the latest Basic Needs and Nutrition Basket showing...
by Patricia Mbewe | Jan 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Development Finance expert Dr. Samuel Maimbo has announced his candidacy for the presidency of the African Development Bank AfDB. Dr. Maimbo made the announcement at a media briefing in Lusaka this morning, outlining his vision for Africa’s economic future. He...
by Patricia Mbewe | Jan 29, 2025 | Politics
The New Congress Party has officially logged a complaint with the Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ- regarding the violent events in the Petauke by-election campaigns. In a letter dated 27th January 2025 addressed to the ECZ Chief Electoral Officer, Party President...
by Patricia Mbewe | Jan 23, 2025 | Health
The Zambia Medical Association –ZMA- has expressed concern over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization –WHO-, citing significant implications for healthcare delivery in African countries, Zambia inclusive. The United States...
by Patricia Mbewe | Jan 22, 2025 | Governance
Former Transparency International Zambia President and Governance Expert Sampa Kalungu, has raised concerns about the newly appointed Anti-Corruption Commission -ACC- board, questioning its ability to yield desired results. While acknowledging that the appointment...
