Petita Mwanza is a Zambian supermodel who was the first African model to walk the runway for Google Cloud. She is known for her work with brands such as Dior, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. She is also a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment. Continue reading
July 17, 2023 /Politics/ — Kamala Harris was born in Oakland, California, and Hakainde Hichilema was born in Monze, Zambia. However, they have both visited Zambia and have expressed an interest in the country. In March 2023, Kamala Harris visited Zambia as part of a tour of Africa. She met with President Hichilema and other officials to discuss issues of democracy, governance, and economic development. Hakainde Hichilema has also visited the United States on several occasions. In 2019, he met with then-Vice President Mike Pence to discuss trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. Continue reading
June 26 (Finance) — The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation 2023 is being hosted by Zambia. The conference will take place from June 26 to 28, 2023 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia.
The Global Conference on the Future of Resource Taxation is a significant event that will bring together government officials, industry representatives, and civil society organizations to discuss the future of resource taxation. The conference will focus on the following key challenges: Continue reading
June 20, 2023 /Entertainment/ — Salma Sky was born in Lusaka, Zambia, to a Zambian father and a Lebanese mother. She began her music career at a young age, singing in church and at school events. In her early twenties, she took a hiatus from music to pursue a modeling career, but she eventually returned to music and began writing and recording her own songs. Continue reading
June 19, 2023 /Politics/ — The Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation was founded in 1989 by former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. The foundation’s mission is to “provide care, support, and education to children orphaned by or affected by HIV/AIDS.”
The foundation is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, and has offices in several other African countries. It operates a number of programs, including: Continue reading
May 25, 2023 /Sport/ — Ronaldinho is in Zambia to play in an exhibition match against the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad. The match will be played on May 26, 2023, at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Ronaldinho is a former Barcelona player and one of the most famous footballers in the world. He is expected to draw a large crowd to the match. The match is being organized by Kings of Africa Sports, a company that promotes football in Africa. The company hopes that the match will help to raise the profile of football in Zambia and attract more investment in the sport. Continue reading
May 16, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — The Coloured Vine is a novel by Ingrid Nayame that tells the story of Chisala Sampa, a young man born in 1934 to a white Catholic priest and a black Zambian woman. Chisala is raised by his mother in a small village, but he is always aware of his mixed heritage. He is treated differently by the other villagers, and he is often the target of prejudice and discrimination. Continue reading
May 15, 2023 /Entertainment/ — Chisenga Katongo is a Zambian-born Australian hip hop artist. He is known for his unique blend of African and Australian sounds, as well as his socially conscious lyrics. Katongo has released three albums, “Officer in Charge” (2005), “Mr. Swagger” (2009), and “Rhythm and Poetry” (2016). He has also toured extensively throughout Australia, Africa, and Europe. Continue reading
Muzala Samukonga is a Zambian track and field sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters. He is the current African champion and Commonwealth Games gold medalist in the event. Continue reading
27 April 2023 /Economy/ — The book “China in Africa, the Zambia Story” by Ambassador Anthony Mukwita tells the story of the relationship between China and Zambia. The book begins with a brief history of Zambia, followed by a discussion of China’s economic and political interests in Africa. Mukwita then goes on to describe the various ways in which China has interacted with Zambia, including through trade, investment, and aid. He also discusses the impact of China’s presence in Zambia on the country’s economy, politics, and society.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the book: Continue reading