Tag Archives: Tanzania

10Sep/26

How African Filmmakers Reclaimed the Screen

September 10, 2026FilmsAba, Aba Appiah, Africa Limited., African cinema, Albert Mongita, Black Girl, Borom Sarret, Bouki, Burkina Faso, Chris Tsui Hesse, Cinema of Africa, COMACICO, Congo, Creative works, Dakar, Djibril Diop-Mambéty, Father Van den Heuvel, Film Africa Limited, Films, France, Gaston Kaboré, George Wilson, Ghana, Ghana Film Industry Corporation, Guinea, India, James Bond, Jean-Marie Teno, Joe Quansah, Kenya, Kofi Appiah, Kwaw Ansah, L.A. Notcutt, Lagos, Lebou people, Mali, Mamadou Touré, Moscow, NAIROBI, Nigeria, Ola Balogun, Ouagadougou, Ousmane Sembène, Pan African Federation of Filmmakers, Paris, Paulin Soumanou Vieyra, Reginald Tsiboe, Safi Faye, Sam Aryeetey, SECMA, Senegal, Souleymane Cissé, Tanzania, The Carnegie Corporation, West Africaadmin

Beyond the Colonial Shadow: The Financial Risk and Cultural Triumph of Love Brewed in the African Pot

From Objects to Authors: The Evolution of African Cinema

1. The Paternalistic Era: Cinema as a Colonial Tool (1900–1950s)

The history of cinema in Africa began not as an indigenous art form, but as a colonial novelty. In 1900, a French circus group projected the Lumière brothers’ L’arroseur arrosé in a Dakar marketplace, a moment that marked the arrival of a medium that would be used for decades to document Europe’s “Other.” Early European cinema focused on newsreels and ethnographic studies that prioritized colonial solidarity, often erasing indigenous tensions to present a sanitized view of the continent.To control the African “gaze,” colonial administrations established dedicated film units. While their methods overlapped, their underlying motivations were distinct: Continue reading →

05Sep/26

Emmanuel Mwamba from statecraft to sedition

September 5, 2026PoliticsAddis Ababa, African Union, Antony Kasandwe, Beijing, China, Edgar Lungu, Emmanuel Mwamba, Emmanuel Mwamba Verified, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Frederick Chiluba, Hakainde Hichilema, Isaias Afwerki, Jacob Zuma, Janet Yellen, Kalalwe Mukosa, Lesotho, Levy Mwanawasa, Liu Yuxi, Lusaka, Madagascar, Michael Sata, Moussa Faki Mahamat, Mwamba, Patriotic Front, Phoenix, Presidents of Zambia, Pretoria, Qfm, Returning, Simvula, South Africa, Tanzania, transparency international, Zambia, Zambia National Commercial Bankadmin

Diplomacy, Dissidence, and Digital Resistance: The Life and Career of Emmanuel Mwamba

Sat Sep 05 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Emmanuel Mwamba was born on April 18, 1971, in the mining hub of Luanshya within the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. He completed his secondary education at Roan Antelope Secondary School and subsequently earned a Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations from Evelyn Hone College. He expanded his qualifications globally, obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Edith Cowan University in Australia and a Master in Peace Studies from the Institute of Peace & Security Studies at Addis Ababa University. After initial employment at the Zambia National Commercial Bank, he entered the political arena as the administrative secretary and spokesperson for Zambia’s second president, Frederick Chiluba. During this time, Mwamba aggressively defended Chiluba against state-directed corruption prosecutions. This loyalty caused friction with the administration of Levy Mwanawasa, resulting in the termination of Mwamba’s probationary contract in October 2004, though he continued serving Chiluba in a private capacity. Following the reconciliation of Chiluba and Michael Sata in 2005, Mwamba transitioned his allegiance to the Patriotic Front (PF). Continue reading →

24Aug/26

Zambia’s election petition hits a padlocked court

August 24, 2026PoliticsArnold Kaluba, Brian Mundubile, Dan Pule, Edgar Lungu, Elections in Zambia, Forum for Democracy and Development, Francis Mulenga, George Chisanga, Given Lubinda, Hakainde Hichilema, Lovemore Chishima, Lusaka, Makebi Zulu, Mutotwe Kafwaya, Patrick Kangwa, Patriotic Front, Presidents of Zambia, Richard Banda, Simon Phiri, Tanzania, Tonse Alliance, Trevor Mwamba, United Party for National Development, Xavier Franklin Chungu, Zambia, Zambian general electionadmin

Separation of Powers Fractured: Armed Forces Lock Down Zambian Courts as Inauguration Looms

Mon, Aug 24 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The general election in Zambia on August 13, 2026, concluded with the Electoral Commission of Zambia declaring incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) the winner with 60.49% of the vote, securing a second term over his chief opponent, Brian Mundubile of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP), who received 37.87%. Mundubile immediately rejected these results, citing serious irregularities, vote fraud, and significant ballot count discrepancies, which were echoed by independent parallel vote tabulations and international observer reports. Concerns were heightened by a temporary suspension of vote counting on August 14 and subsequent heavy military deployment at tallying centers, which observers noted compromised the transparency of the results process. Continue reading →

14May/26

Continental Rifting and Tectonic Plate Formation in Zambia

May 14, 2026ScienceAfrican plate, Botswana, Divergent boundary, Earth's mantle, Intraplate volcanism, Kenya, Magma, Mid-ocean ridge, Mike Daly, Namibia, Plate tectonics, Rift, Structural geology, Structure of the Earth, Tanzania, Volcanism, Volcano, Zambiaadmin

A Continent Divided: How Zambia’s Hot Springs Point to the Birth of a New Ocean

Thur, May 14 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Geologists have discovered unambiguous evidence that the Earth’s crust is actively splitting apart in Zambia’s Kafue Rift, a segment of the 2,500-kilometer-long Southwest African Rift System (SWARS). By analyzing the gases bubbling up from geothermal springs, researchers found unusually high ratios of Helium-3 to Helium-4, along with carbon dioxide signatures that match the mantle. This unique chemical fingerprint proves that these gases are escaping directly from the semi-molten mantle—located between 40 and 160 kilometers below ground—indicating that the faults have successfully fractured the entire crust. Continue reading →

26Jan/26

Emotional Escapism: Global Destinations Redefining Romance for 2026

January 26, 2026TravelArgentina, Aspen, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Cape Town, Charleston, Colombia, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Europe Hallstatt, Europe Seville, Florence, Helsinki, Iceland, India, Interpersonal relationships, Intimate relationship, Italy, Jaipur, Japan, Jiufen, Kyoto, Maldives, Mexico, North America Banff, Norway, Oslo, Reykjavik, Rio de Janeiro, Romance, Salzburg, Sedona, Seville, South Africa, South America Mendoza, Spain, Stone Town, Taiwan, Tanzania, United States, Ushuaia, Verona, Viennaadmin

Jan. 26, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — A report from Travel And Tour World (TTW) identifying the top 50 global destinations for Valentine’s Day in 2026 highlights a significant shift in tourism, where couples prioritize shared experiences and “emotional escapism” over traditional material gifts. The list is organized into categories such as classic romance capitals, secluded beach escapes, and nature-driven retreats, with Verona, Italy claiming the top spot. Each featured location includes details on local romantic festivities, travel accessibility, and unique seasonal activities like the plum blossoms in Kyoto or pink salt lakes in Mexico. Ultimately, the report illustrates how the holiday has become a major economic driver for the international travel industry by offering diverse, memory-focused itineraries. Continue reading →

08Jan/26

2026 Risk Report: Zambia’s Economic & Political Outlook

January 8, 2026EconomyAngola, Barrick Gold, Copperbelt, Deficit spending, Edgar Lungu, Electoral Roadmap, First Quantum Minerals, Fred, Given Lubinda, Government spending, Hakainde Hichilema, Kelvin Fube Bwalya, Lusaka, Lusaka Securities Exchange, Nevers Mumba, Patriotic Front, Polling Percentage, Presidents of Zambia, Shanty Town, Situmbeko Musokotwane, Tanzania, the bank of zambia, Tonse Alliance, United Party for National Development, UPND Alliance, Zambiaadmin

Jan. 8, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — In 2026, Zambia is positioned at a critical crossroads, transitioning from a period of climate-induced shocks (2024–2025) into a high-growth phase. The economy is projected to expand by 6.4%, a “rebound” driven primarily by a resurgence in the mining sector as copper production targets 1 million metric tons. This growth is supported by a more stable agricultural season and a strategic pivot toward renewable energy to mitigate future power deficits. Continue reading →

22Dec/25

2025 Africa Cup of Nations

December 22, 2025FootballAdrar Stadium, Africa Cup of Nations, African Cup of Nations, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Casablanca, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Mali, Morocco, Morocco national football team results, Moulay Abdellah, Mozambique, Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabweadmin

Dec. 22, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a premier football tournament hosted by Morocco will span from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, the competition features 24 national teams divided into six distinct groups. The document lists specific match dates, kick-off times, and various stadium locations across the country, starting with the opening group stages and concluding with the final in Rabat.
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18Mar/25

High soybean prices in Zambia and Malawi may make chicken costly too: lack of competition is to blame

March 18, 2025EconomyAgriculture, Arthur Khomotso Mahuma, Bean, Creative Commons, Crops, Kenya, Landlocked countries, Malawi, Malawi With limited, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Namhla Landani, Poultry farming, Republics in the Commonwealth of Nations, South Africa, Soybean, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambiaadmin

Arthur Khomotso Mahuma, University of Johannesburg and Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg

Poultry is one of the cheapest protein sources for the growing population of the east and southern Africa region. That makes soybeans critical to food security in the region, as they are an important input in chicken feed.

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17Jan/24

Here are some ways to cope with any jealous reactions, whether Zambia wins or not

January 17, 2024FootballAssociation football culture, Sportsmanship, Tanzania, Zambiaadmin

Jan. 17, 2024 /Sports/ — Zambia being placed with Tanzania and DRC Congo in the AFCON 2024 group stage could potentially spark some jealousy amongst neighboring countries, especially if Zambia performs well. However, there are ways to cope with any negative emotions that may arise: Continue reading →

16Jan/24

Zambia and Gambia explained

January 16, 2024Human InterestAngola, Botswana, Congo, Economy of the Gambia, Gambia, Gambian dalasi, Kwacha, Least developed countries, Malawi, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Mozambique, Namibia, Outline of the Gambia, Republics in the Commonwealth of Nations, Senegal, Tanzania, The Gambia, Zambia, Zambian Kwacha (Rebased Jan 2013), Zimbabwe, ZMWadmin

Jan. 16, 2024 /Human Interest/ — Zambia and Gambia, despite their similar-sounding names, are quite different countries in Southern and West Africa, respectively. Here’s a breakdown of their key differences: Continue reading →