Thu Sep 10 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Brigadier General Laston Chabinga served as a flag officer in the Zambia Army, holding executive command of the 3 Infantry Brigade headquartered in Ndola, the administrative and industrial hub of the Copperbelt Province. As active Brigade Commander around March 2017, he directed the military’s strategic and operational envelope across critical regional defense and economic corridors. Continue reading
The Jeremiah Island Evictions
Thu, July 30 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report documents and examines the ecological, social, and industrial landscape of Lake Kariba and the broader Zambian region, focusing on the tension between economic development and community welfare. One source highlights the area’s tourism and biodiversity, detailing the lake’s role as a massive man-made reservoir that supports both wildlife and hydroelectric power. In contrast, legal and technical reports address the displacement of rural populations and the necessity of protecting customary land rights through fair compensation and informed consent. Efforts to improve public health are also discussed, specifically through the creation of nutrient-dense fish-based food products to combat infant malnutrition. Finally, the sources document the importance of regulatory oversight, as evidenced by the closure of a major fish farm for violating environmental and sanitary standards. Together, these texts illustrate a complex regional effort to balance industrial growth with environmental protection and human rights. Continue reading
Rising Tides and New Horizons: Lake Kariba’s Hydrological Recovery and Energy Revival
Sat, May 23 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Recent developments around Lake Kariba highlight a remarkable hydrological, economic, and safety transformation for the region. Following a severe El Niño-induced drought that caused water levels to plummet to just 13% of usable capacity in 2024, above-average rainfall in the 2025/2026 season has driven Lake Kariba’s water levels up to 42.40% by mid-May 2026. This rapid recovery has allowed the Zambezi River Authority to allocate 30 billion cubic meters of water for hydroelectric power generation, paving the way to ease crippling load-shedding in Zambia and Zimbabwe and triple electricity output at facilities like the Kariba South Power Station. Continue reading
Zambia’s Tourism Renaissance: Record Arrivals, Open Borders, and Economic Revival
Sun, May 17 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Booming Tourism and Economic Growth Zambia is experiencing a tourism renaissance, recording a historic 2.19 million international arrivals in 2024—a 35.3% increase from the previous year. The government has strategically positioned tourism as a primary engine for economic diversification away from copper mining, increasing the sector’s budgetary allocation by 281% since 2021. Continue reading
Sept. 15, 2023 /Economy/ — While the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia are indeed known for their mineral wealth, particularly copper and cobalt, their identities extend far beyond these resources. Let’s dive deeper into the rich tapestry of these fascinating African nations: Continue reading
June 5, 2023 /Environment/ — The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) ordered Mwembeshi Resources Limited to cease all mining and construction activities in Lower Zambezi National Park on May 31, 2023. The order was made after ZEMA found that the company had violated a number of environmental conditions pertaining to the Kangaluwi copper mine.
The Kangaluwi copper mine is a proposed open-pit mine located in Lower Zambezi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mine has been controversial since its inception, with environmental groups and local communities raising concerns about the potential impact of the mine on the environment and the local economy. Continue reading