Author: KALUMBU LUMPA
Africa’s Agenda 2030: A Race Against Time Amidst Triumphs, Setbacks, and Global Headwinds
As the world crosses the midpoint of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline,…
FIFA Warns Zambia of Football Suspension Over Governance Chaos
FIFA has put Zambian football on notice: resolve your governance mess, or face suspension. In…
Baroness Patricia Scotland Crowned Village Headwoman in Bweengwa Village and Honored with Zambia’s Highest Civilian Award
In a historic and culturally significant ceremony on March 1, 2025, Baroness Patricia Scotland, the…
Zambia’s Football Future Hangs in the Balance Amid FAZ Election Chaos
Zambia’s football community is reeling from a deepening crisis surrounding the Football Association of Zambia…
African Union Commission Elections: Raila Odinga’s Loss and Its Implications for Kenyan President William Ruto
The African Union Commission (AUC) elections held in Addis Ababa on February 15, 2025, have stirred up both political discourse and speculations about their impact on local politics in Kenya. The race for the position of AUC Chairperson saw Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister, face stiff competition from Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf and Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato. After six rounds of voting, Odinga was eliminated in the final tally, with Youssouf securing 26 votes and Odinga managing 22.…
Exploring Seoul: A Journey of Innovation, Culture, and Diplomacy
In 2024, I had the honour of being part of a special invitation program for exchange and cooperation between South Korea and Africa. I visited Seoul, South Korea, just ahead of the highly anticipated Korea-Africa Summit which took place in June 2024. During this immersive trip, I explored Seoul’s cutting-edge innovations, rich cultural heritage, and strong diplomatic ties with Africa, while also reflecting on the connections between South Korea and Zambia. The DMZ: A Powerful Glimpse into the Divided Peninsula…
The Ongoing Conflict in Eastern DRC: A Call for Ceasefire and Unity Among African Leaders
The Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been plagued by conflict for decades, leading to immense human suffering and widespread instability in the region. The situation has only worsened in recent years, with militia groups and external forces continuing to vie for control over the region’s wealth of natural resources. The DRC’s North and South Kivu provinces have borne the brunt of this violence, resulting in displacement, human rights abuses, and a fragile security environment. As the conflict…