Health expert Highlights Importance of Community and Media Engagements

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Dr. William Kilembe Center for Family Health Research in Zambia Project Director recently presented a compelling case for community engagement and involvement in adolescent girls and young women research. 

And According to Dr. Kilembe, empowering young women in decision-making processes is crucial for fostering inclusive and effective solutions.

Dr. Kilembe emphasized the importance of involving adolescent girls in decision-making processes, citing the benefits of empowerment through participation.

 "When young women are empowered to participate, they develop skills and confidence to raise their voices and hold governments accountable," he said.

Speaking during at a Media training organized by Southern African Institute for Collaborative Research and Innovation Organization (SAICRIO ) and Engage Zambia.

The presentation also highlighted the value of safe spaces and mentorship programs in supporting adolescent girls and young women. These initiatives provide supportive environments for young women to develop life skills, access education, and engage with their communities.

Dr. Kilembe stressed the need for collaborative approaches in research, involving research institutions, governments, Media and civil society organizations.

 "By working together, we can design and implement projects that address the specific needs of adolescent girls and young women," he said.

He also emphasized the importance of capacity building initiatives, equipping adolescent girls and young women with the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in research and decision-making processes.

And SAICRIO Executive Director Dr , Professor Wilbroad Mutale highlighted key strategies for effective community engagement, including trauma-informed approaches, co-creation, and long-term engagement and through media platforms.

"By providing safe and supportive environments, collaborating with young women, and building trust, we can ensure that research is inclusive, effective, and sustainable," he said.

He further said that By prioritizing empowerment, collaboration, and capacity building, we can create a brighter future for young women in Zambia.

WATERAID ZAMBIA CALLS FOR WASH INVESTMENT

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WaterAid Zambia has called for urgent increased investment in sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Zambia.

Speaking during at the signing ceremony in Lusaka, WaterAid Zambia Country Director Yankho Mataya stated that 32% of households lack basic water access, 64% lack basic sanitation, 82% lack basic hygiene, and 13% of healthcare facilities have no water service.

She further said that they is need to address the deficits as part of a complex WASH ecosystem involving various actors at community, institutional, and subnational levels.  

This signing ceremony of the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was between the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD), and WaterAid Zambia.

"We have reached over 3 million people in more than 40 years of work in Zambia and are committed to strengthening institutions and capacity development," Mataya added.  

She stressed that financing is vital for long-term operation and maintenance of water services, ensuring sustainability beyond initial capital investments.  

With a focus on inclusive service delivery, Mataya pledged to work alongside government and communities to ensure nobody is left behind, especially women and children who are disproportionately affected.  

Meanwhile, Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation Permanent Secretary Engineer Romas Kamanga described the signing as a significant milestone marking a new chapter in cooperation towards Sustainable Development Goal 6 and Zambia’s Vision 2030.  

He emphasised that clean water and sanitation are foundational to public health, economic growth, and human dignity, extending beyond infrastructure to include institutional capacity building.  

Mr Kamanga also added that the ministry is committed to have a collaborative efforts in implementing innovative water technologies, data-driven decision-making, and robust sector performance reviews to enhance outcomes.  

"This memorandum represents mutual trust and a clear roadmap for working together across all levels, from national to provincial and district," he said.  

He further said that they is need to have a renewed commitment to make the partnership a shining example of government, civil society, and development partners united for a common cause.  

And Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Permanent Secretary Dr Gabriel Pollen, Director for Rural Development, Engineer Fanizani Phiri expressed pleasure that the collaboration will enhance the capacity of local authorities to effectively manage rural water and sanitation services.  

He emphasised the importance of empowering local staff to ensure rural communities are not left behind and highlighted collaboration on policy, capacity building, and urban-rural planning.  

"This memorandum will produce tangible results as we build bridges and share knowledge to transform rural communities and improve lives," Phiri said.  

He called for innovative and inclusive approaches, urging all sectors and stakeholders to work together towards lasting positive change.  

Phiri thanked all partners for their commitment and underlined the unity of purpose essential to achieving collective goal.

ZAMBIA LAUNCHES UNESCO 2030 CULTURE INDICATORS IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME

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 The Ministry of Tourism launched the UNESCO 2030 Culture Indicators Implementation Workshop in Lusaka, marking an important step in strengthening the role of culture in Zambia’s development agenda.

The programme seeks to integrate culture into national planning, budgeting and policy formulation through validated indicators that will measure culture’s contribution to job creation, learning, social cohesion and resilience.

 Speaking during the official opening of meeting Ministry of Tourism Minister Ronard Sikumba said 

“The UNESCO Culture 2030 Indicators provide a practical framework to make culture measurable and relevant to policy. By strengthening our capacity to collect and interpret cultural data, we will ensure that culture is no longer invisible in development choices. 

He also indicated that the Measurement is not an end in itself but a gateway to better decisions, fairer resource allocation and stronger societies.

The Minister stressed that although culture is a proven driver of sustainable development, Zambia’s limited statistical data has hindered evidence-based policymaking. The workshop therefore aims to build national ownership and capacity in cultural monitoring, enabling Zambia to generate reliable data for inclusion in the UNESCO databank and for domestic policy use.

 Speaking at the same event Mr. Claudio Bacigalupi, Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Zambia, emphasised the fundamental role of culture in shaping society and driving development.

“Culture is what we are, no matter where we are, we have our culture with us. It encompasses shared beliefs, practices, knowledge, music, dance, laws and institutions that shape collective identity and way of life. Culture is essential for development because it provides the foundation for shared identities and values, fosters social cohesion and resilience and drives economic progress through creativity and innovation.” Bacigalupi said.

The EU has partnered with UNESCO to roll out the Culture 2030 Indicators Programme globally, with Zambia among the countries now taking part in the 2024–2026 cycle. This reflects the EU’s continued support for cultural cooperation, innovation and inclusive development.

The workshop broght together government ministries, national statistical offices, local authorities, civil society, cultural practitioners and research institutions to ensure a participatory and sustainable approach.

 

Zambia and China’s Fanye Electric Forge Clean Energy Future

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In a landmark move to accelerate clean energy adoption and youth empowerment, the Zambian government has signed a transformative partnership with Jiangsu Fanye Power Energy Equipment Company Limited, a leading Chinese power equipment manufacturer.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Lusaka, marks a new chapter in Zambia’s energy development strategy. The agreement focuses on solar technology deployment, transformer manufacturing, and power grid upgrades—key components in Zambia’s push for reliable, affordable electricity.

At the heart of the partnership is a bold initiative to train young Zambians in advanced solar energy systems. Trainers from China will begin hands-on instruction at Lusaka’s National Heroes Stadium, introducing cost-effective, world-class solar technologies. The program will expand to other regions, equipping youth with the skills to tackle persistent power outages and contribute to the country’s green energy transition.

“This endeavor opens a new era of knowledge transfer,” said Nkandu

“It’s not just about infrastructure—it’s about investing in our people.”

The collaboration also reinforces Zambia’s six-decade-long diplomatic relationship with China. Officials hailed the partnership as a testament to the enduring warmth and strategic alignment between the two nations.

The initiative aligns with Zambia’s National Energy Compact and the continental Mission 300 campaign, which aims to connect 300 million Africans to clean energy by 2030. Complementing this effort, the Universal Energy Facility has awarded over $1.1 million to private developers for mini-grid projects in rural Zambia, further expanding energy access.

With the MoU now signed, Fanye Electric is set to demonstrate its solar technology in Zambia, signaling the start of a new era in sustainable development. As the country positions itself as a regional leader in clean energy, this partnership could serve as a model for other African nations seeking to combine infrastructure growth with human capital investment.

And the chairman of the Chinese Business Community Mr. Wu Ming in an interview stated that China and Zambia are good friends and it will last Forever.

He also urged the chinses business in Zambia to invest more in the country.

AIRUMI New Energy Zambia BOOST Football Donation

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Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lusaka, Katuba member of Parliament Hon Mwabashika Nkulukusa who is also Central Province Minister said the gesture is a welcome move because it is an indication of the strong relationship  created with investors in the country.

Meanwhile, Zambia Chinese Association Chairman Mr. Wu Ming has promised to bring more Chinese investors in the country.

And under the leadership of General Manager Jimmy and Marketing Director Terry, AIRUMI New Energy actively fulfilled its corporate social responsibility by donating 150 football supplies to rural schools in Central Province. As Zambia's first battery manufacturer, we believe a company's value lies not only in technological innovation and product quality, but also in growing with the local society.

The company also focus on R&D and manufacturing of new energy and power technologies

The SUNVOLT lead-acid batteries, with a 15-month warranty, aim to provide reliable, accessible and affordable energy to Zambian families and enterprises.

He also said that the donation is part of the localization efforts. Youth are a nation's future, and these supplies will let more children learn discipline, collaboration and perseverance through playing football.

Airumi New Energy's growth owes much to Zambia's support, and which is about its development. 

"Going forward, we will deepen our roots here, contribute to energy development through technology and give back to society through action, helping China-Zambia friendship grow through our cooperation" Wang said

 

MUMBWA CONSTITUENCY ENEFITS UNDER AIRUMI NEW ENERGY ZAMBIA's  CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVE PROGRAMS

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AIRUMI New Energy Zambia has donated 150 footballs to Mumbwa Constituency through the member of Parliament.

Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lusaka, Mumbwa member of Parliament Credo Nanjuwa stated that the gesture is a welcome move because it is an indication of the strong relationship  created with investors in the country.

Meanwhile, Zambia Chinese Association Chairman Mr. Wu Ming has promised to bring more Chinese investors in the country.

And under the leadership of General Manager Jimmy and Marketing Director Terry, AIRUMI New Energy actively fulfilled its corporate social responsibility by donating 150 footballs to Southern Province. 

The donation is another philanthropic initiative in the series of social welfare activities carried out by Airumi New Energy since its establishment. 

To date, the company has donated various materials worth a total of more than K4,000,000 .

 INVEST MORE TO ADAPT TO CLIMATE  

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The Zambia Chinese Association in Zambia participates to this year's Agriculture and Commercial show in Lusaka under the theme "Adept to climate change"

This year's show attracted a lot of international investors like china, Botswana and Tanzania .

Zambia Chinese Association president Mr Zhang Jian appreciated the Chinese community in Zambia to participate in this year's Agriculture and Commercial like SunVolt battery company, Happy Land and Resorts.

Mr Zhang Jian stated that for the country to adapt to climate change they is need to invest more in solar energy systems to combat effects of climate change.

He added that china is ready and will be there to support Zambia to adapt to climate change.

He was speaking during the visit of vice Mayor of Nanchanga Municipal of Jiangxi Province  AN Baojun of china.

In picture: Mr Zhang Jian Zambia Chinese Association president, Botswana President and Zambian President.