A group of non-governmental organisations has forged a strategic collaboration with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, to create more demand and sustainable funding initiatives for sexual and reproductive health services.
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The Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu, has provided relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. The relief package includes food and clothing items. The Chairman of the Distribution Committee and Commissioner for Agriculture, Muhammad Tukur Alkali, led the flag-off of the distribution exercise in Binji and Bunkari Districts of Binji Local Government Area. Alkali, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Sani Muhammad Tambuwal, said the items were provided by Governor Ahmad Aliyu to alleviate economic hardship and support the well-being of the IDPs. He added that the gesture aligns with…
Jeremy Durowaiye had never been to any northern state before—apart from Nasarawa, which he visited once in his life—but in 2019, when he arrived at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Wamakko, Sokoto State, he found it unbearable due to the excessive heat. Born and raised in Kogi State, Durowaiye was visiting Sokoto for the first time for his one-year mandatory national service after graduating from a higher institution in March 2019. For him, everything about Sokoto was extreme—both in heat and cold. “I can vividly remember when we arrived at the camp in Wamakko. I suffered a lot, to…
The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has convened a five-day workshop on the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative (MAMII). The workshop, which is in support of the commitment of Governor Uba Sani’s efforts in the sector, is in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and with support from development partners. The state deputy governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, reaffirmed the state’s unwavering commitment to reducing maternal and newborn mortality. She noted that this commitment is backed by measurable actions and strategic investments, including the allocation of over 15% of the state’s annual budget to the health sector.…
Less than two weeks after 50 million liters of toxic mining waste burst from the Sino-Metals Leach copper mine into the Kafue River, three Zambian government ministers conducted a surprise visit to another Chinese-owned mine 11 kilometers away where authorities had previously suspended operations due to environmental noncompliance. On March 1, at the Rongxing Mineral Processing Plant, they found acid leaking from the same kind of tailings dam that collapsed at Sino-Metals on February 18, causing the country’s worst environmental disaster in years. A livid Collins Nzovu, minister of Water Development and Sanitation, spoke to reporters after seeing the leaky…
Africa’s vast landscapes and diverse ecosystems have earned the continent global acclaim, with several of its destinations recently ranked among the world’s most beautiful. From thundering waterfalls to serene beaches and surreal deserts, Africa’s natural wonders continue to captivate travelers and experts alike. Leading the list is Victoria Falls, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, which has been ranked 3rd among the world’s natural wonders, according to a 2023 study by Titan Travel. Known locally as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” or “The Smoke That Thunders,” the falls offer a mesmerizing display of power and beauty as millions of gallons of water…
Zambia’s tourist arrivals increased from approximately 1.3 million to 2.2 million—representing about 85 percent growth by the end of 2024—despite ongoing climate change shocks, the government has revealed. By Alfonso Kasongo Speaking during the 3rd Travel, Hospitality and Tourism Education (ZTHTE) Summit organized by the Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies, the country’s Minister of Tourism, Rodney Sikumba, said the government has been actively promoting tourism and highlighted the immediate need for a skilled workforce. Emphasizing the summit’s theme, “Bridging the Human Capital Gap in Africa’s Tourism Industry: Aligning Learning to Industry Development in Africa’s Free Trade Era,” Minister…
Like many other countries in the Southern African region, Zambia experienced a drought during the 2023–2024 rainy season triggered by the El Niño weather condition. By Alfonso Kasongo The drought reduced hydroelectric power generation in the country, resulting in unprecedented load-shedding. This not only crippled economic sectors but also hampered service delivery, including the national HIV response. According to the National AIDS Council (NAC), the shift to diesel power generators due to prolonged load-shedding cost the institution an average of US$1,000 monthly, equivalent to ZMW 31,000 in local currency, on power alternatives. To avert these losses, Germany, through GIZ Development…