Cape town: Africa’s next strategic move involves a critical focus on data sovereignty, a crucial yet often overlooked factor in the continent’s economic development. While capital, technology, and infrastructure frequently dominate growth discussions,…
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Inside Zambia’s Women-Led Handloom Movement Gains Momentum
Lusaka: When Doris Phiri arrived at the Handloom and Textile Technology Association of Zambia (HATTAZ) as an intern, the organization was still finding its feet. It had been recently registered, was operating under the Cotton Association of Zambia, an…
Hunger in Zambia Set to Dramatically Worsen as El Niño Looms
Lusaka: The number of people facing crisis levels of hunger in Zambia is projected to jump 72%, as anticipated El Niño drought and the conflict in the Middle East threaten to push more families into hunger, Save the Children said.
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Zambia: Closing Courts Curbs Access to Justice
Lusaka: Zambian authorities suddenly closed and cordoned off the courts without credible explanation on August 24, 2026, effectively blocking the filing of any legal challenges to the results of the August 13 presidential election, Human Rights Watch …
Nigerian Armed Groups Collect Nearly $6 Million in Ransoms, Study Reveals
Lagos: Courts across Nigeria have reopened following a three-day closure, marking the resumption of judicial activities in the country. The brief closure had temporarily halted court proceedings, affecting many ongoing cases and legal processes.
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