Full Coverage: Zambia

25.10.2009 As Zambia celebrates its 45th anniversary of independence, one expat laments that, despite living in peace, Zambians "are much poorer today than three decades ago". Zambian Economist

27.09.2009 It's no use making laws against corruption if there is no capacity to identify abuses and prosecute. Zambia still has a long way to go. Zambian Economist

23.08.2009 In 2006 Zambia earned just $133m from copper exports estimated to be worth $3bn. Trying to rectify this robbery is a tough job for the government, especially given the volatility of world prices. Zambian Economist

17.08.2009 In rich countries we barely notice the changing seasons in our diet. In Zambia, the time of year makes the difference between sufficiency and hunger. Zambian Economist

02.08.2009 Suppression of human rights groups, which became fashionable in Putin's Russia, is catching on elsewhere as countries introduce laws which make life difficult for civil society. Guardian

29.06.2009 This discussion illustrates the difficulties faced by African governments in raising funds for desperately needed power generation. Zambian Economist

31.05.2009 A fascinating account of a debate hosted by the Economics Association of Zambia with Dambisa Moyo arguing the Dead Aid case in her country of birth. Zambian Economist

16.05.2009 Dead Aid author, Dambisa Moyo, goes head-to-head with the government minister from Norway, one of the world's most generous donor countries. YouTube

22.03.2009 Not many countries are bothering with MDG progress reports. Here's a rare example for 2008, even rarer for its clear graphics and concise explanations of the challenge posed by the targets. pdf file from UNDP

14.02.2009 The British supermarket chain Asda came under fire today over claims that workers earn a living wage supplying Valentine’s flowers on sale in its stores for £2 a dozen.
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21.04.2008 HODI a non profit NGO has trained 12 village reporters in Choma and Kalomo Districts in Southern Zambia with a view of eliminating child labour in tobacco growing.

21.04.2008 A senior reporter, Kaiko Namusa from the state owned Newspaper, Times of Zambia, was assaulted and detained for over an hour at Chipata Central Police for taking pictures of police officers who were manhandling a cyclist for allegedly breaking traffic rules.Asenior reporter, Kaiko Namusa from the state owned Newspaper, Times of Zambia, was assaulted and detained for over an hour at Chipata Central Police for taking pictures of police officers who were manhandling a cyclist for allegedly breaking traffic rules.Asenior reporter, Kaiko Namusa from the state owned Newspaper, Times of Zambia, was assaulted and detained for over an hour at Chipata Central Police for taking pictures of police officers who were manhandling a cyclist for allegedly breaking traffic rules.

11.04.2008 The Elimination of Child Labour in Tobacco Growing (ECLT) project is premised on three major strategies namely prevention, withdrawal and integration. Activities under the prevention strategy include the sensitization of target community groups (i.e. children, parents, teachers and traditional leaders) on the child labour problem. The key message for the project is that, by working in tobacco fields, most of these children are denied the opportunity of being in school.

28.03.2008 Zambia has been forced to reallocate resources intended for poverty alleviation to pay a "vulture fund," a company that scammed the impoverished nation to make millions off its cancellation of a 1999 debt, writes an organization promoting African development.

21.03.2008 Demands by youths in Mazabuka for Government to increase the allocation of the youth empowerment fund has riled Mazabuka District Commissioner who has demanded the Mazabuka Community Radio Management to fire a Journalist Innocent Chinyemba who he accused of conspiring with youths who featured during the live debate program sponsored by the Press Freedom Committee of the Post Newspaper.

11.03.2008 A six-month research project gave Zambian HIV orphans, at-risk children, and their caretakers the opportunity to share the difficulties they face acquiring food, water, and health care for themselves and their families.

26.02.2008 The Chipata District WomenÂ’s Association in Zambia's Eastern Province is a community group set up by women to help them improve their livelihood. The association provides support to women in learning new skills, improving their capacity to earn more income and live healthier lives.

21.02.2008 The Sinazongwe District Development Committee in Southern Zambia has opened up an advocacy centre for its community. The advocacy centre based at Malima will provide services to over two thousand people from the area and will be used to access various ICTs.

18.02.2008 The Chipata District WomenÂ’s Association, a community group set up by women to help them improve their livelihood. The association provides support to women in learning new skills, improving their capacity to earn more income and live healthier lives using mobile phones.It is made up of 12 area associations located in remote areas.

01.02.2008 Mwanawasa announced during the official opening of Parliament that Government had decided to re-introduce the Freedom of Information Bill back into Parliament this year following wide consultation