Making AI inclusive engine for global development
HUAN XIANG OVER the past months, China's AI model DeepSeek has gained global attention, reigniting discussions on inclusive AI development and improving access to AI services. As the wave of…
Zambia’s diplomacy, foreign policy: The Caribbean story
ZAMBIA currently has diplomatic relations with a number of Caribbean states. Its diplomatic mission in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, enjoys extra-territorial accreditation to a number of Caribbean states. These include Antigua…
Cervical cancer in Zambia: Early detection, prevention key
DURING my gynaecology rotation at Ndola Teaching Hospital, I met a woman who changed my perspective on the battle against cervical cancer in Zambia. A 40-year-old mother of three, she…
Expanding horizons for pharmacy students
PHARMACEUTICAL Students Association of Zambia (PSAZ) is a vibrant and influential organisation that unites pharmacy students across the country. Dedicated to enhancing the educational experience and professional development of its…
Role of family planning in combating climate change
THIS discourse is a discussion of the critical intersection of climate change and public health. Let us explore an often overlooked yet powerful solution: family planning. By understanding how our…
Reflecting on UN International Mother Language Day
- Celebration of International Mother Language Day goes back to 1948 Gosnell Yorke THE United Nations (UN) International Mother Language Day is celebrated on February 21 every year. The theme…
Zambia’s road map for harnessing AI
Zambia’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistic traditions are unlikely to be overshadowed by AI WANDERA ZAHURA THE dawn of the 21st century has witnessed a profound transformation in the…
Martial arts in Zambia: Promoter of violence or peace?
Recognise it for promotion of peace, which drives it THE ideal martial artist is cast as an upstanding citizen, a humanitarian, invoking Knights and Samurai or philosophers of Ancient Greece…
Digital diplomacy: Crucial component of modern international relations
KAMWENJE CHINJILI-BANDA THE COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the significance of digital tools and the necessity for diplomatic and other forms of international communication to evolve. Due to the fact that diplomats…
Climate change as national security threat: Zambian perspective
ROBBY KAPESA WHEN Tropical Cyclone Freddy struck southern Africa between February and March 2023, Zambians witnessed, in their backyard, what before they had only considered an overseas humanitarian crisis. In…