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Lusaka

University Teaching Hospital in the capital Lusaka, Zambia is home to the first neurology residency program in the country. The program has trained seven neurologists since starting in 2018.

‘We’re seeing the tip of the iceberg’: Neurologists in Zambia upend understandings of multiple sclerosis in the region

Disease

For years, medical providers were taught that MS is very rare among Black Africans. But the presence of more neurologists in Zambia has upended previous thinking on the condition. Now, more people are getting diagnosed and treated for the disease.

a gay man in zambia hides his face

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

Conflict
World music II

Here’s the music you should have heard in 2013

Arts, Culture & Media

Africans want fair shake from Chinese investors

Development & Education

Bamboo bicycles for eco-conscious consumers

Business, Economics and Jobs

China looks to invest in Africa

China’s president Hu Jintao visits Africa, signaling his country’s interest in doing major business on the continent.

Hugh Masekela Enjoys Playing @ Work

Global Hit

South Africa’s Hugh Masekela has a new album out, it’s called “Playing @ Work.” Here to tell us about it is Mannasseh Phiri, our DJ in Lusaka, Zambia.

The World

Zambia Wins Africa Cup of Nations

Sports

Zambians gave their national soccer team a heroes welcome Monday after they won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.

Top Music Picks of 2011

Arts, Culture & Media

The World’s guest DJs from around the globe for their favorite music picks of 2011.

The World

China’s Investment in Zambia

Business, Economics and Jobs

Zambians don’t always like the way Chinese businesses operate in their country. They’d like to see a more equal relationship which is what their newly elected president is promising.