Shared Experiences By Ceaser Siwale The World Economic Forum (WEF) and INSEAD 56th Annual Meeting in Davos, held from January 19–23, 2026, marked a decisive pivot in the global energy narrative. Under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue,” the focus shifted from long-term climate ambition to the immediate, physical realities of energy security, industrial competition, and the resource-intensive nature of the AI revolution. Highlights […]
U.S. Withdrawal from UN Agencies: A New Risk Factor for EM Sovereigns
Mutisunge Zulu Chief Risk Officer | Global Executive PhD Cand. Business Mgt, AI & Strategy at ESCP Business School | Global Executive MBA (Manchester) | Advanced Management Program (Harvard) January 9, 2026 What looks like a diplomatic retreat is shaping up to be a balance-sheet shock for vulnerable sovereigns. In a dramatic shift in U.S. […]
The Forgotten Half: Why the 2025 Exam Results Are a Wake-Up Call for the Boy Child
By Ceaser Siwale, Vice-Chair BCAZ Lusaka, Zambia — The release of the 2025 national examination results by Education Minister Douglas Syakalima was more than just an annual academic ritual; it was a siren. For the first time in recent memory, the government explicitly flagged a “shocking” trend: the Zambian Boy Child is significantly lagging. While we celebrate […]
The New Gateway to African Trade
Ceaser Siwale The Southern African Development Community (SADC) finds itself at the intersection of a global logistics crisis, a structural commodity boom, and an unprecedented push for sustainability compliance. For Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that form the essential support structure for the region’s vast mining sector, navigating this turbulent environment means recognising that auditable sustainability […]
Zambia’s Agriculture Sector From Recovery to Resilience
Chabala Sunkutu 2025 has been a remarkable year for Zambia’s economy. After the challenges of recent years, we’ve seen a strong rebound that is restoring confidence across industries. Real GDP grew by 4.5% in Q1 and 5.2% in Q2, and both the IMF and the government project full-year growth between 5.8% and 6.0%, which, if […]
Africa Needs A Different Narrative On Climate and Just Transition
By Savior Mwambwa A critical look at climate finance narratives and what the future holds for Africa’s green industrialization Summary: The global push for a standardized “green transition” leapfrogging fossil fuel, strict carbon pricing and donor-driven conditions simply doesn’t fit Africa’s development context. In my latest article, I examine why these popular frameworks risk stalling […]
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act suspended.
Written By Sheila Khama (extracted from a LinkedIn Post) Should Africa’s Citizens, Institutions, NGOs and Governments Be Concerned? @FT reports that on February 11, 2025, the US halted enforcement of the FCPA using Presidential Executive Powers. Introduced by Carter in 1977, strengthened by Obama in 2010-Dodd Frank Act. One provision aimed to curb corruption from bribes […]
Zambia Strengthens Global Climate Commitments Through Bilateral
Written By Ceaser Siwale Agreements at COP29 At the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Zambia became pivotal in global climate action by signing groundbreaking bilateral agreements with Sweden, Norway, and Singapore. These partnerships, grounded in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, emphasise carbon credit trading, sustainable development, and targeted strategies […]