Sundays are when existential dread sneaks up on a man. He wonders when he’ll have a showroom vehicle in his yard, questions if his children resemble him, ponders whether waking up with a hangover and stranger in his bed is how his life will be. It all boils down to the pandemic of male loneliness. […]
Rise to the occasion and stand firm.
Now that you’re a grown man, there are things that seem to be circling back into your Ma fella, let’s talk about something that affects every Zambian man’s well-being. The ability to rise to the occasion when life demands it. No, not that occasion when the flag flies at half mast. Guest Commentor: Michelo Mukata […]
Is the United Arab Emirates the New Leading Investor in Africa
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as Africa’s leading foreign investor over the past decade, particularly in 2024, pouring billions into critical sectors such as port infrastructure, agriculture, and mining projects. Unlike traditional partners such as China and Western nations, the UAE’s approach is characterised by a policy of non-interference in domestic politics, focusing instead […]
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. […]
There Are No Handouts
One of the toughest places for a man to navigate his prejudices and masculinity is right after he leaves the relative comfort of secondary school. This is when he realizes that academically, he will eventually come good but socially, he will never receive pizza on a Friday night and a new iPhone just because he’s […]
Poverty Economics
Thoughts From Tshepo Magagane https://economics.mit.edu/people/faculty/abhijit-banerjee/poor-economics Poverty – too many people without any idea about it have no qualms about prescribing and proscribing policies about it! To get this out of the way – when you say “I am taking risks”, means that you are blessed with privilege and stop talking about this! I grew up […]
The Audacity To Dream Beyond the Stars
Revisited by Ceaser Siwale In the early 1960s, as the world was gripped by the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union, a singularly audacious dream took root in Zambia—a dream that sought to place the African nation among the stars. Led by Edward Makuka Nkoloso, a visionary teacher and former World […]
The Launch of The Sikute Free Zone
Author: Kopano G. Chipwayambokoma, Pangaea Securities Senior Analyst On December 14th 2024, His Excellence President Hakainde Hichilema officially launched the Sikute Free Zone, the first phase of the Zambezi Free Zone (“ZFZ” or the “Free Zone”). The launch was hosted by His Royal Highness (“HRH”) Emmanuel Sikute. The Sikute Free Zone spans 15,000 hectares and will create thousands of jobs […]
Position vs. Purpose: Why Your Worth Isn’t Tied to a Job Title.
Penned by James Chona Many of us have experienced it and I am actually experiencing it as we speak– the phone calls slow down after leaving a role or position. Suddenly, those connections seem to fade, and it feels like our relevance is tied to that important position we once held. People who once called […]
Beyond the Grind: Harnessing the Power of Networking
Author: Ceaser Siwale – Chief Executive In the fast-paced world of modern careers, the common belief that hard work alone is the key to success is deeply ingrained in many young professionals. The mantra, “This is the time to grind,” often resonates strongly with those in their 20s, driving them to focus intensely on their […]