THE massive rural drift of the last 40 years or so has engendered a plethora of unprecedented socio-economic hardships other than benefits for the majority of Zambians. It's been an endemic problem, ...

ANALYSING perceived high unemployment levels and the multiplier effects the rural electrification has on an economy, one can conclude that this initiative can contribute to job creation not only for ...

Africa is set to be the next frontier for Internet giants looking to expand their reach–if Google’s latest foray into the continent is any indication–and Zambia could be a major hub, despite being a ...

(Lusaka) – The Zambian government is failing to protect the rights of rural residents displaced by large commercial farms in Serenje district, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Some ...

Lusaka, Zambia (CNN)-- In rural Zambia, a bicycle is one of the most important possessions someone can have. At one school, when they were given out to pupils by World Bicycle Relief, the roll ...

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In Zambia, rural areas have a more difficult time receiving development aid than communities closer to urban centers. Parliamentarians representing those areas say they face obstacles delivering on ...

Simbulo added that the regulator had set aside ZMK 1 million for the project, which is aimed at bridging the digital divide between the rural and urban communities. The Zambia Information ...

In urban areas of Zambia, brooms made from wild grass are popular because they are not only affordable but also serve to remind individuals of their traditions and culture. To this end, a number of ...

LUSAKA - Sloppy spelling, frequent truancy and zero interest in education. And that's just the teachers. When it comes to education, children in Zambia's most far-flung villages are often sold short, ...

In a small, rural village in Zambia, Ruth earns an income by collecting fresh vegetables from local community gardens and bringing them to market. Tending and collecting the vegetables by foot is time ...

Medical volunteers have been a common sight in African countries like Zambia since the colonial era. Engraving from The Illustrated London News, volume 96, No 2654, March 1, 1890/Getty Images In the ...