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- ‘Levels are dropping’: drought saps Zambia and Zimbabwe of hydropower Mon, 11 Nov 24, 4:00pmVast human-made Lake Kariba is at near-record low, causing daily power cuts and devastating two African economies
- Tribal Textiles employs local artisans to uplift rural Zambian community Tue, 16 Mar 21, 5:30amOn the edge of the beautiful South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, social enterprise Tribal Textiles has made significant strides in uplifting a small rural community with eco-friendly and ethically crafted textiles...
- Zambia plans to cull 2,000 hippos over the next 5 years Wed, 24 Oct 18, 7:00amTwo years ago, the Republic of Zambia in south-central Africa suspended its plans for the controlled slaughter of up to 2,000 hippos over five years following protests from animal rights activists...
- These African farmers carved an important message to the world - into the soil Thu, 20 Jul 17, 10:25pmMost people in Western countries reflect on Africa as a continent in which poverty is rife and economic opportunities are lacking. While this may be true in some cases, it’s a fixable problem. This is the message a group...
- Green jobs boom: meet the frontline of the new solar economy Mon, 1 Feb 16, 9:05pmThe growth in renewable energy is fuelling new jobs in Asia and Africa. Meet three beneficiaries of the new green economy from Zambia, Pakistan and Kenya
- The sell-off of Zambia’s mines has created an energy crisis | Spectator Kalaki Fri, 11 Sep 15, 11:37pmEach day we endure eight-hour power cuts. Zambia’s rivers should produce plenty of hydroelectric energy, but a botched privatisation has left the nation without cash for new power stationsZambia is in the middle of a massive...
- Zambia Lifts 20-Month Hunting Ban Amid Financial Struggles Fri, 29 Aug 14, 1:24amWild animals are now once again fair game in Zambia, as the African country recently lifted a 20-month ban on safari hunting. According to Phys.org, the ban was put into place in January, 2013 due to allegations of corruption...
- Orkidstudio’s 10 Handpicked UK Students Build a Zambian Community Center in Just Seven Weeks Tue, 22 Oct 13, 6:00amHumanitarian design studio Orkidstudio selected 10 architectural students from around the UK to help with the development of the Mutende’s Harold Mwenge Memorial Academy in Zambia...
- Greenbean Recycling Gives E-Cash Rewards Through Its Reverse Vending Machines Sat, 6 Jul 13, 7:00amIt is easy to see the impact recycling can make on the environment and your bank account after unloading several large bags of bottles and cans at a center...
- Zambia Finally Bans the Hunting of Endangered Lions and Leopards Fri, 11 Jan 13, 8:00amAfrica has some of the planet’s most beautiful and endangered species, such as rhinos, elephants, leopards and lions. However, over the decades, poaching has severely impacted on these species seeing many of their numbers...
- Zambikes: Bamboo Bikes That Help Fight Poverty & Save Lives in Africa Tue, 20 Sep 11, 5:50amCustomized fixies may be all the rage in urban America nowadays, but even the simplest, cheapest bike is a rare sight in rural Africa. Fortunately, the bamboo from which to craft bikes grows on trees – or rather in groves....