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 ...

Zambia commenced a World Bank-funded project on Monday to connect about 100,000 households and businesses in rural and peri-urban areas to electricity. The project is being implemented by the state ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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, lumbered ...