http://uk.oneworld.net/article/country/894/ en_GB_uk Zambia http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85906 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 http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85804 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 http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85669 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 http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85640 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 http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85569 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 http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85430 This discussion illustrates the difficulties faced by African governments in raising funds for desperately needed power generation. Zambian Economist http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85365 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 http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85329 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 http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85089 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 http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/162246/1/ 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. + Defending the rights of Kenya's flower workers + Valentine Day South African wine shame + How many more will be raped? + Bail for WOZA protesters http://africa.oneworld.net/article/view/159966/1/ 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. http://africa.oneworld.net/article/view/159965/1/ 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 breakin http://africa.oneworld.net/article/view/159655/1/ 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. http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83100 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. http://africa.oneworld.net/article/view/159056/1/ 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.