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A report by the United Nations’ special rapporteur says human rights are at a crossroads in Zambia as the country prepares for general elections next year. (Photo by GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP)
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

A thick cloud of oppression is brewing over Zambia

As the August 2021 elections loom, activists fear a renewed crack down on human rights

  • Deprose Muchena
5 min read
New ideas: Young Zambian activists livestreamed their protest from the bush outside Lusaka. (Photo: Supplied)
AFRICA

Audacious Zambian protesters outsmart the police

Tired of being arrested and beaten up at protests, young activists tried something different and it worked

  • Simon Allison
3 min read
EAST LONDON

Third-rate education is still a reality

One of South Africa’s favourite pastimes is debating race — driven by controversies such as the schools pledge and the University of Free State debacle. But the weird thing…

  • Laura Miti
3 min read