Zambia

A second HIV patient has been ‘cured,’ but researchers say reducing cases is still the top priority

March 05, 2019

Researchers say a cure for HIV/AIDS is on the horizon, but it's important to reduce cases overall while a cure is developed.

What a grieving orca mother tells us about animals and death

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.”

Conflict

For gay men in Zambia, where homosexuality is banned, suicide is a common end

Global Press Journal

August 18, 2018

The LGBTQ community isn’t acknowledged in Zambia because the law doesn’t allow for its existence, so people who struggle with mental health issues often can’t find the care they need. Some grassroots organizations are working to help LGBTQ people, but they often operate in secret.

Environment

For one South African house cleaner, this year's big drought means crying, hungry children

The World

March 07, 2016

The current drought in southern Africa is the worst in decades, and likely a harbinger of things to come as the region warms up and dries out as its climate changes. The drought is having real impact on one resident in a Pretoria township, and what governments in the region can do to help prepare for a hotter and drier future.

Development

Can extreme global poverty end in this century? Here's why it looks promising

Whose Century Is It?

December 03, 2015

Geeking out to help end global poverty. (That's meant with the highest respect for geeks.) Tapping great minds to help the world's poorest, Shashi Buluswar leads the Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies at Lawrence Berkeley Lab in Berkeley, California.

Justice

A musician convicted of rape is released after he sings the praises of Zambia's president

Global Voices Online

July 26, 2015

Clifford Dimba went from serving an 18-year sentence to a presidential pardon.

Global Politics

Time might be running out for Africa’s ‘Presidents for Life'

Global Voices Online

June 07, 2015

In total, 18 African countries do not have presidential term limits, even though a new study shows most Africans are in favor of them.

Global Scan

These Australian protesters have their heads in the sand to make a point

November 14, 2014

Australian protesters put their heads in the sand to bring attention to what they say is their government ignoring the importance of climate change. That story and more in today's Global Scan.

Global Scan

In Burkina Faso, the people rise against a president who just won't leave

October 30, 2014

Burkina Faso is in turmoil after protesters decided they'd had enough of their long-serving leader finding new ways to stay in power. But it seems their protests have worked, and forced him from power.

Global Politics

What sub-Saharan Africa’s first white president in 20 years means for the continent

To the Point

October 30, 2014

Most of Africa spent centuries under white rule, either through colonial policies or post-colonial schemes like apartheid. But that changed two decades ago, and since then Africa hasn't had a white leader of any country. But that just changed.

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Arts, Culture & Media

Mathew Tembo and Rikki Ililonga

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ï¿½Baghdadï¿½ for the widespread violence there.