Utuntu Africa

17/08/2026

ALL HAIL THE NEW WAFCON QUEENS.

By Bridget Nalwimba With over 16 nations that participated in the WAFCON2026 tournament, Cameroon fought the fight until their last breath to emerge victorious by beating debutants Malawi 3-0 in the finals. The Indomitable Lionesses, have since made history by lifting their first ever WAFCON title ever since they started participating in this tournament. Second runners up Malawi also goes down the history books, making headlines by registering their first entry to the WAFCON2026 and booking their slot at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup to be hosted in Brazil. Morocco, Cameroon, Malawi and Algeria are the four nations that automatically qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

27/07/2026

16 NATIONS TO BATTLE FOR THE AFRICAN GLORY.

P:C Women's FIFA World Cup By Bridget Nalwimba Football unites all of Africa's diversity,colours the pitch with different colour kits.But, at the end of the tournament it is still called "One Africa." The Women's Africa Cup of Nations has kicked off with a different touch as the host nation Morocco played the second match of the day against Kenya instead of playing first match as per tradition....

P:C Women’s FIFA World Cup By Bridget Nalwimba Football unites all of Africa’s diversity,colours the pitch with different colour kits.But, at the end of the tournament it is still calle…

25/06/2026

UNLOCKING ZAMBIA’S AGRICULTURAL POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

Agriculture remains one of Zambia's most important sectors, providing livelihoods for the majority of the population and serving as a key source of food security. Despite its strategic importance, the sector contributes less than 10% to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), highlighting the need for increased productivity and value addition. For many years, agricultural productivity has remained below its full potential due to inadequate investment in critical infrastructure....

Agriculture remains one of Zambia’s most important sectors, providing livelihoods for the majority of the population and serving as a key source of food security. Despite its strategic import…

25/06/2026

ZAMBIA EMBRACES DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY THROUGH THE ZNSDI POLICY AND PORTAL

Congratulations to the Government of Zambia on the successful launch of the Zambia National Spatial Data Infrastructure (ZNSDI) Policy and Portal, a landmark achievement in the country's digital transformation journey. This initiative demonstrates a strong commitment to leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to accelerate national development, improve public service delivery, and strengthen evidence-based decision-making across sectors. The adoption of open-source technologies under the ZNSDI framework is a significant step toward achieving digital sovereignty, fostering innovation, building local technical capacity, and ensuring sustainable digital growth....

Congratulations to the Government of Zambia on the successful launch of the Zambia National Spatial Data Infrastructure (ZNSDI) Policy and Portal, a landmark achievement in the country’s digi…

25/06/2026

BUILDING IMAGE AND TRUST IN POLITICAL PUBLIC RELATIONS IN ZAMBIA

In the lead-up to the 2026 general election, I engaged in a substantive discussion with a senior journalist and communications professional who has extensive experience working with various governments. Our conversation centered on several aspirants for the National Assembly, and during a detailed SWOT analysis of one candidate, my colleague made a remark that has remained with me: "Sakala, that man has a serious personality crisis."...

In the lead-up to the 2026 general election, I engaged in a substantive discussion with a senior journalist and communications professional who has extensive experience working with various governm…

25/06/2026

BUILDING IMAGE AND TRUST IN POLITICAL PUBLIC RELATIONS IN ZAMBIA

By John Wilson Sakala In the lead-up to the 2026 general election, I engaged in a substantive discussion with a senior journalist and communications professional who has extensive experience working with various governments. Our conversation centred on several aspirants for the National Assembly, and during a detailed SWOT analysis of one candidate, my colleague made a remark that has remained with me: "Sakala, that man has a serious personality crisis."...

By John Wilson Sakala In the lead-up to the 2026 general election, I engaged in a substantive discussion with a senior journalist and communications professional who has extensive experience workin…

24/06/2026

LauncHEr Engineers Hub: Transforming Women in Engineering and Innovation in Zambia and Beyond

Women in engineering and innovation in Zambia are increasingly contributing to national and regional development, yet they continue to face significant structural, social, and economic barriers. Despite growing support from institutions such as the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and emerging women-led initiatives, gender disparities in STEM participation, retention, and leadership remain deeply entrenched.Against this backdrop, LauncHEr Engineers Hub has emerged as a powerful movement dedicated to reshaping the future of female engineers through mentorship, skills development, and leadership training....

Women in engineering and innovation in Zambia are increasingly contributing to national and regional development, yet they continue to face significant structural, social, and economic barriers. De…

17/06/2026

Ever met a perfectionist, or are you one? Well, I am a perfectionist, a recovering one. Listen, I lived in a world where I thought everything around me should be perfect, projects, reports, speaking and how I showed up. I strived for flawlessness, set extremely high standards, and tied my self-worth to achieving them. I worked in environments where I needed to set high standards, and I started focusing on mistakes and what I could have done better, rather than celebrating the achievements.

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Is striving for perfection always necessary, or can “good enough” lead to progress and success? From a distance, perfectionism appears to be well-organised, ambitious, dependable, and d…