LUSAKA — More than 300 editors, journalists and media stakeholders met in Zambia’s capital Lusaka this week for the second Africa Media Convention debating the future of freedom, justice and peace on the continent. The meeting highlighted this year’s theme of World Press Freedom Day: "Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for all other Human Rights."
Zambia’s opposition is raising concerns about a deal that allows Kenyan farming of maize in Zambia for export. The National Democratic Congress party says local farmers should be given priority and notes problems with maize supplies at home amid record drought. Kathy Short reports from Lusaka, Zambia. Camera: Richard Kille.
Members of Sistah Sistah Foundation charged with giving false information about a planned protest
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Monday continued her three-nation Africa tour in Zambia where she met with authorities and reaffirmed Washington’s commitments towards improving global health.
Civil society organizations and analysts in Zambia are calling on leaders set to attend the second U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to focus on sustainable development and strengthening democracy across Africa.
Family, authorities in Zambia still don't know why the 23-year-old was fighting for Russia
Unions in Zambia are pushing the government to end sexual harassment in the workplace, joining recent social movements around the world to empower victims.
