Tag Archives: Zambia

29Dec/25

Hakainde Hichilema: Zambia’s Leader at the Centre of a Global Superpower Tug-of-War

Dec. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Hakainde Hichilema as been ranked as one of the pre-eminent global leaders of 2025. The  Zambian President has successfully positioned his nation as a highly desirable partner amidst the geopolitical competition between the United States and China. High-level diplomatic visits, such as the arrival of the Chinese Premier, underscore the country’s growing strategic importance. Continue reading

26Dec/25

Impact of Zambia’s High Living Costs

Dec. 26, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —In 2025, Zambia’s economic challenges were significantly exacerbated by deep-seated structural rigidities that prevented the country from benefiting from a stable national currency. Even though the kwacha remained stable for a six-month period, these underlying flaws ensured that the cost of living remained high for the average citizen. Continue reading

22Dec/25

2025 Africa Cup of Nations

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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22Dec/25

Nutri-Aqua: A Guide to Sustainable Zambian Fish Farming

Dec. 22, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This is an outline of a sustainable, community-focused framework for fish farming in Zambia that prioritises holistic wellness over commercial profit. It advocates for integrated agriculture-aquaculture designs, such as “Smart Ponds” that use nutrient-rich water to irrigate vegetable gardens. To ensure environmental protection, the guide suggests using indigenous species and organic feeds like Black Soldier Fly larvae instead of expensive, imported chemicals. The sources also provide practical toolkits, including community training modules, budget estimates, and risk management plans to foster local resilience. Ultimately, the material serves as a comprehensive manual for building circular food systems that improve nutrition and ecological health. Continue reading

13Dec/25

Movement for National Renewal (MNR)

Dec. 13, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The civic organisation called the Movement for National Renewal (MNR), which is dedicated to improving the nation through integrity, truth, and constitutional discipline  document serves as an explicit call to action, encouraging people to join or offer anonymous support, while also providing contact details such as social media handles, a phone number, and an email address. Notably, the release includes a disclaimer stating that the MNR’s use of Zambia’s national colours is purely symbolic and patriotic, and is not intended to imitate official national symbols or imply governmental endorsement. The press release features the organisation’s logo prominently and includes a copyright notice dated 2025. Continue reading

02Dec/25

Fraud’s New Frontier: AI, Deepfakes, and Global Networks

Dec. 02, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Sumsub Fraud Report 2025-2026 focuses on the “Sophistication Shift,” which describes the fundamental change in identity fraud from high-volume, basic attempts to fewer, more targeted, and financially damaging AI-enabled operations. This shift is driven primarily by the industrialisation of deception via generative AI, leading to an explosion in deepfakes and highly realistic synthetic identities across all major digital ecosystems. The analysis provides comprehensive regional breakdowns for Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and North America, demonstrating that even in markets where overall fraud rates are stabilising, the remaining attacks are significantly more complex and harder to detect. Continue reading

26Oct/25

A brief profile: Who is Makebi Zulu?

Analytical Report: Makebi Zulu and the Zambian Constitutional Crisis

Mar. 23, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This is a biographical record for Makebi Zulu, a prominent Zambian politician and lawyer. It details his professional qualifications, his tenure in the National Assembly, and his affiliation with the Patriotic Front party. It illustrates the intersection of individual political leadership and macroeconomic governance within the country.

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11May/25

Implementing Partners of USAID Projects in Zambia

May 11, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) plays a significant role in Zambia’s development through a wide array of projects aimed at reducing poverty and fostering sustainable, democratic societies.1 USAID’s operational model in Zambia is heavily reliant on establishing partnerships with various organizations that possess specialized expertise and local knowledge. Continue reading