Mining remains the backbone of Zambia’s economy. It accounts for 17.4% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contributes about 70% of the country’s foreign exchange earnings, and provides roughly 30% of

The mining sector remains the backbone of Zambia’s economy, contributing approximately 17.4 percent
of GDP in 2024 and accounting for nearly 70 percent of export earnings. Copper dominates this

The mining sector remains the backbone of Zambia’s economy, contributing approximately 17.4 percent of GDP in 2024 and accounting for nearly 70 percent of export earnings. Copper dominates this

As young people, we recognise that the 2026 General Elections present a critical opportunity to influence the future direction of Zambia’s democratic future. Young people constitute the majority of

Good afternoon distinguished colleagues of the press, ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the second media briefing by the Ziko lathu Consortium, where we present our updated preliminary assessment of

As voting in Zambia's 2026 General Elections gets underway today, Thursday, 13th August 2026, with polling stations scheduled to operate from 06:00 to 18:00 hours, the Ziko Lathu Consortium (ActionAid

For many years, leadership in Kawenga Village followed a familiar pattern, decisions were largely made by men, even on issues that affected women and girls most deeply. Sensitive cases such as gender

Munachoongo Muleya is a Monze-based farmer, smart agriculture advocate, and one of the social change agents under ActionAid Zambia. Photo: Dalitso Lungu/ActionAid

In the heart of Monze town in

On the outskirts of Mufulira District is a story of courage, transformation, and empowerment. Over the years, a group of determined women worked for years in the business of mining silica and selling