An eight-day-long hearing, to consider whether to certify the class action being brought against Anglo American SA (Anglo) for alleged mismanagement causing widespread lead poisoning around the Kabwe mine, has […]
When President Samia Suluhu Hassan took over as President of Tanzania on 19 March 2021, following the death of President John Magufuli, civil society in Tanzania was under siege. Freedoms
By Cecilia Russell Parliamentarians play a decisive role in addressing population issues, as was demonstrated when the majority voted against a private member motion to end the teaching of comprehensive sexuality
Representatives from the African Risk Capacity Group and the African Development Bank presented a symbolic US$5.3 million cheque to the Zambian Government, to aid in the country’s recovery from the
Standard Chartered Bank has officially launched its US$40m new head office building. President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema officiated at the event and un-veiled the plaque of
The first quarter of 2022 has been marked by drought conditions in the southern parts of Africa, particularly Zambia. Here’s a look at the causes, pertinent issues and those working
Lusaka is one of the fastest-growing cities of Southern Africa When the sun starts to rise, the city stirs; a lone bus meanders along the coarse gravel road, this is
Zambia’s newly elected leader Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in after an election victory hailed as a rare triumph over authoritarianism and a milestone in African democracy. Hichilema, fondly known
By Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda, partner, and Joshua Mwamulima, senior associate, Bowmans Zambia Zambians woke up on 1 April 2021 to the reality that one of the country’s most controversial pieces of
Zeepay, the leading African Challenger Fintech with operations in over 10 African countries today acquired a 51 percent stake in Mangwee Mobile Money in Zambia. In a private placement, Zeepay
