Favourite K. Chisi

On September 26th each year, the world pauses to reflect on a simple but powerful vision: that every pregnancy should be wanted, and every woman, girl, and young person should have the freedom to decide their future. This vision is at the heart of World Contraception Day (WCD) , a global campaign launched in 2007 to promote awareness of contraception and empower individuals to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health . This year’s theme, “ A Choice for All: Freedom to Plan, Power to Choose ,”  resonates deeply in Zambia , a country that, three decades ago at the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo , made a solemn pledge: to ensure every childbirth is safe, every young person’s potential is fulfilled, and every woman has the right to decide if and when to have children. In Chawama 17 -year- old Memory  ( not her real name) waits nervously. She walk to Chawama Level One Hospital for contraceptives, only to be told the facil...

The Zambian government, in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), has launched a four-year, €5.2 million energy efficiency project aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods. The initiative, known as the Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Zambia Country Window Project,   aligns with Zambia’s national vision for sustainable industrialization  and inclusive economic growth. The EELA programme seeks to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth through integrated energy efficiency interventions. It focuses on promoting high-performing, affordable, and energy-efficient appliances, increasing industrial sector energy efficiency investments, and supporting sustainable local value chains for energy-efficient products and services. Building on the success of the EELA project, which has been implemented since 2019 in the Southern Afric...

Economists say Copperbelt Energy Corporation’s (CEC) continued revenue and profit growth reflects sound management and strategic positioning in Zambia’s energy sector. CEC recently reported a half-year Profit After Tax of US$61.5 million for the period ending 30th June 2025, up from US$43.2 million in the same period last year. Revenue surged 58 percent to US$360 million, marking the third consecutive half-year of profit growth. CEC Chief Executive Officer Owen Silavwe attributed the growth to strong performance across all business segments, including local and regional power sales and wheeling. Economist Henry Muleya has noted that CEC’s strategic investments, such as upgrading infrastructure and developing its own renewable energy generation plants, have moved the company beyond transmission into generation. “The impact is evident in increased revenue and profitability,” he said. With mining operations expected to expand in Zambia and the region, Mr. Muleya said CEC is well-positione...