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  By Linda Mupemo, Jinhua - China      The late President Kenneth Kaunda was       celebrated at the China-Africa Youth Festival Zambia's founding President Kenneth Kaunda has continued to receive accolades the world over three years after his demise.  The late Dr. Kaunda was a renowned Pan Africanist who immensely contributed to the liberation struggle of Zambia and  many other countries on the continent especially those in Southern Africa. As a  patriarch of African independence, Dr. Kaunda provided solidarity and refuge for liberation movements which later saw countries such as Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe win the war of independence against their colonial masters. During his reign, Dr. Kaunda who was also fondly known as KK engaged in strategic international partnerships aimed at promoting social economic transformation in Zambia. Good Governance Africa Natural Resource Researcher Vincent Obisie - Orlu says Dr. Kaunda advocated for the admission of the People's

 Mwomboshi Dam Game-Changer By Linda Mupemo     The Mwomboshi dam was funded by The            World               Bank Chileleko Choolwe had not spared his sweat cultivating maize this farming season. It was never obvious that the lack of adequate rains would be his worst enemy.  It is now March and clouds of gloom surround Mr. Choolwe; drying and dying crops. He stands by his maize field staring at his near lifeless crops. As he touches their crispy leaves, thoughts of a poor harvest race restlessly through his mind. “My crops are stunted and drying up; I am worried about my harvest. Moreover, I do not have money to buy more farming inputs for replanting,” he laments. Mr. Choolwe is one of the farmers practicing rain-fed agriculture in Chisamba District in Central Province who are grappling with crop failure owing to the poor rainfall pattern.  Since the onset of the 2023/2024 rainy season, the climatic condition of the area has been punctuated with dry spells, signifying adverse eff

By Linda Mupemo, Beijing  2024 CIPCC Fellows  As the 2030 agenda for sustainable development deadline draws near, United Nations (UN) member states are intensifying their efforts aimed at achieving the 17 goals. The People's Republic of China is one of the few countries that have achieved Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number one which focuses on eliminating extreme poverty.     China Anti- Poverty Research Institute Professor Wang Sangui states that the Chinese Government succeeded in lifting over 800 million people out of poverty by 2020, ten years ahead of the UN schedule.  The Asian country has equally made headways with the provision of clean and affordable energy, promoting industrialisation,  innovation and quality education among other goals.  Having realised the vital role international cooperation plays in advancing development and global impact, China is strengthening partnerships with various sectors of the international community with a view to building a  shared f

By Linda Mupemo China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi -Picture by  Xinhua News China has implored African countries to explore developmental plans suited for their national conditions.  China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said African countries need to keep their destiny firmly in their own hands. ZANIS reports that Mr. Yi said this during a press conference for the 14th session of the National People's Congress (NPC) which was held in Beijing.  Mr. Yi also reaffirmed China's commitment to a shared developmental future with Africa.  He said China will assist Africa in building capacity for self-driven development and modernisation.  "Africa should not be marginalised. China stands ready for trilateral and multilateral cooperation on the basis of respecting the will of Africa. China will continue to stand firmly with African brothers and support an Africa that is truly independent in thinking and ideas," Mr. Yi said.  He  noted that the global sou

By Linda Mupemo 2024 CIPCC Fellows during the opening ceremony  More than 100 Journalists from 90 developing countries across the globe have commenced their training in development communication and diplomacy in Beijing China.  The four-month training is being conducted by the China International Press Communication Centre (CIPCC) and has attracted Journalists from Latin America, Asia and Africa including Zambia among other parts of the world.  CIPCC Director Yu Lei said the training is expected to improve cooperation between China and countries from participating media organisations.  Mr. Lei said the CIPCC will hold lecturers on China's social economic development, diplomacy, culture, science and technology.  CIPCC Director Yu Lei  " As participants of this media programme, you will be trained in latest media trends and you will be later attached to Chinese media organisations. Additionally, we will organise symposiums with relevant departments, enterprises, think tanks and