Jan. 29, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Since late December 2025, devastating floods triggered by heavy rains have ravaged the Lundazi and Lumezi districts in Zambia’s Eastern Province. The disaster submerged dams, swept away homes, and destroyed critical infrastructure, leaving more than 40,000 people without access to safe drinking water after the main treatment plant was compromised. This has created a severe health crisis for children, who face heightened risks of cholera, diarrhea, and malaria, while also suffering from extreme food insecurity due to the destruction of stored maize and agricultural livelihoods. Continue reading
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Statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s Decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College
The Supreme Court’s decision impedes colleges and universities from selecting their own student bodies and fully addressing systemic racial inequalities that persist. The ruling threatens to return this nation to a time when education and opportunity are reserved for a privileged class. It endangers 60 years of multiracial movements to challenge our nation to live up to the ideals enshrined in our founding documents. The decision erects new barriers to building a society in which everyone has the opportunity to improve their lives, communities, health, and education. Continue reading
