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Zambia's Economic Turnaround: A Step Forward

November 23, 2025

Zambia has just received a big thumbs-up from S&P Global Ratings. The country's credit rating has been upgraded, and it's no longer considered in default. This is a huge deal because it shows that Zambia is getting its financial act together. For years, Zambia has been struggling with a lot of debt

environment

Who's in Charge of Clean Toilets in Zambia?

November 5, 2025

In Zambia, getting clean and safe toilets is still a big problem. Not everyone has access to them. The people who can make a difference have different amounts of power and care about the issue in varying degrees. This mix of power and interest affects who gets these toilets and who doesn't. A recen

politics

A Fight Over a Former President's Resting Place

June 25, 2025

A court in South Africa recently stopped the burial of Zambia's former leader, Edgar Lungu, just as it was about to happen. This unexpected decision came after a church service for mourners had already ended. The halt is the latest in a long argument between Lungu's family and the Zambian government

health

Menstrual Health: City vs. Countryside in Zambia

January 12, 2025

In Zambia, many female students face a serious issue: menstrual poverty. This means they struggle to afford menstrual products, often resorting to unsafe alternatives that can cause health problems like infections. To understand this better, researchers looked at how urban and rural students in Zamb

health

Unveiling the Shadow of Violence: IPV in Zambian Women

December 19, 2024

Violence in a relationship is never okay. When it happens between partners, it's called intimate partner violence (IPV). Zambia, in sub-Saharan Africa, sees a lot of this. So, let's talk about how common it is, what makes it more likely, and where it happens the most among women aged 15 to 49. We'll