Men are running in all the races, every week, every month. What’s the plan? Every urban Zambian man and his dog is now running a marathon. It seems there’s one every other weekend in the country. So with all this – at times performative – running around, what’s the true benefit to our health and […]
One Day You’ll Say “No”
The provision pandemic continues to fwemba the modern Zambian man by the shat. Society has seen a loophole in man’s role as provider and is unapologetic about having him on his toes to provide, even at the risk of his own wellbeing. Go ahead. Say ‘No’ to the guys. Say you won’t make it for […]
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN
By Chabala Sunkutu, Associate An Overview Zambia’s agriculture sector stands at a crossroads of opportunity and transformation. Agriculture is central to the country’s vision for economic diversification, job creation, and rural development. In 2023, the sector contributed 2.8% to GDP but employed a staggering 70% of the population, highlighting its role as a livelihood backbone […]
Heatmap of Artisanal Mining
Review By Tshepo Magagane Heatmap of artisanal mining – we need to find financing solutions to formalise this key sector! NB: since then, I have come across more info that the production is higher!! After Insaka in Lusaka last year, I wrote the below – this is an opportunity for capital to make financial returns […]
Trump’s Second Term: The First 100 Days
Observation By Ceaser Siwale President Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025 marked a whirlwind of executive action, sweeping policy shifts, and renewed ideological battles. Within his first 100 days, Trump issued 141 executive orders, reshaping immigration, energy, education, and foreign policy. While supporters hail this period as the dawn of a “Golden Age,” […]
Women In Space
By Ceaser Siwale $11 million spent. 11 minutes in space. But at what expense? This week, the first-ever commercial spaceflight crew made up entirely of women soared into space.The media called it “historic.”Socials called it “feminist.”Headlines called it a “win for women.”But was it really? This was the crew: • Lauren Sánchez – Jeff Bezos’ fiancée • […]
Men Are Covers, Women Are Books…Modern Masculinity Is Judged And Slotted Into Categories We Didn’t Sign Up For.
The moment you take your first breath of ZED’s air and a mid-wife says, “It’s a boy!” you know you’re in for a lifetime of expectation. Because being a Zambian man is an indictment of how you’ll probably repeat or remix the mistakes of your father, presidents, brother or friends. As a man, you will […]
From Raw Materials to African-Made: How Africa Can Own Its Resource Value Chain
By Savior Mwambwa Summary: In this short think-piece, I examine how African nations can transform exploitative resource extraction patterns into sustainable economic development. Drawing from my forthcoming research paper, I explore how strategic state involvement, regional integration through AfCFTA, and inclusive governance models can help Africa move beyond raw material exports toward manufacturing and value addition. […]
Do you have a loose 5k?
You’ll be at home on a Friday evening with your family or alone. You receive a phone call from your friend. In the background, inebriated baddies are singing along to some promiscuity-inducing hit song and your friend screams into your ear, “Boi, do you have a loose five thousand? Payable month end!” Zambians have been […]
Copper Supply and Financing Challenges in the face of increased Demand – There is No Transition Without Africa (so where is the Capital?)
By Tshepo Magagane, Mine Finance Senior Africa is blessed with an abundance of base metals including Copper across the Central African Copperbelt (Zambia, DRC), Kalahari Copperbelt (Botswana, Namibia), Kaoko Copperbelt (Namibia, Angola). Prospective tenements are available; however, they lack capital to risk-unlock into Feasible Projects. There are no new Pre-Feasibility Stage projects, and capital is required to […]