The Conversation
August 28, 2018
Among scientists, however, there remains a prejudice against the idea that animals feel “real” grief or respond in complex ways to death. Following reports of the “grieving,” zoologist Jules Howard, for example, wrote, “If you believe J35 was displaying evidence of mourning or grief, you are making a case that rests on faith, not on scientific endeavor.”
Arts, Culture & Media
Mathew Tembo and Rikki Ililonga
PRI's The World
February 21, 2011
Two CDs from Zambia are featured in today's Global Hit. One is a re-issue of "Zam-Rock" recorded in the 1970s, the other is newer material recorded last year. DJ music critic Mannasseh Phiri tells us more.
Geo answer
PRI's The World
January 18, 2008
Today's answer is Zambia, home to the largest population of wild hippos on earth. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Brady Barr, host of "Dangerous Encounters" on the National Geographic Channel. He was in Zambia for his latest episode, entitled "Undercover Hippo."
Environment
Malaria website
PRI's The World
April 25, 2008
The World's Clark Boyd reports on a new effort to help combat malaria in Africa by using the Internet
Global Politics
Trouble in Zambia
PRI's The World
December 04, 2008
Zambia is considered one of Africa's most stable countries. But recently, it's hit shaky ground. A controversial election and rising food prices are putting the young democracy to the test. The World's Laura Lynch has details.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Transportation aid for Zambia's schoolchildren
PRI's The World
December 31, 2008
Beginning this spring, some poor school children in Zambia will no longer have to walk long distances to school. They're getting specially designed bikes courtesy of a Chicago foundation called World Bicycle Relief. Jay Field reports for PRI's The World.
Development & Education
Dambisa Moyo on PRI's The World
PRI's The World
March 25, 2009
Is it time to rethink aid to Africa? Economist Dambisa Moyo is on tour to discuss her theories and her latest book, 'Dead Aid: Why Aid Is Not Working and How There Is a Better Way for Africa.' Moyo talks with PRI's The World.
Health & Medicine
Safer abortions in Zambia
PRI's The World
April 23, 2009
In the African nation of Zambia, abortion is legal, but few medical clinics offer the procedure and women therefore try it themselves. A hospital in Zambia's capital, Lusaka, aims to save women's lives by making abortion safer and more widely available.
Arts, Culture & Media
Bamboo bicycles
PRI's The World
July 31, 2009
A company in Zambia is assembling bicycle frames made of sustainable bamboo for sale in the United States. Reporter Jo Fidgen has the story.
Conflict & Justice
Zambian journalist charged with distributing pornography
PRI's The World
August 05, 2009
A leading Zambian journalist went on trial today for circulating pornography. She sent government officials photos of a woman who had to give birth in a hospital parking lot. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC's Jo Fidgen in Lusaka
Conflict & Justice
The slums of Zambia
PRI's The World
September 23, 2009
The BBC's Jo Fidgen explores one of the roughest parts of Zambia's capital, Lusaka. A local boy serves as a guide through Chiboly, a massive slum often nicknamed �Baghdad� for the widespread violence there.