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A race against ticks: How one Zambian Chiefdom is taking livestock health into its own hands
In southern Zambia’s Nyawa Chiefdom, where rural life still beats to the rhythm of livestock bells and dry-season rains, three…
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Nature’s pantry: How mushrooms are transforming lives in Zambia’s Miombo woodlands
Nestled in the heart of Zambia’s Muchinga Province, the Miombo woodlands spring to life with the rains. Beneath their towering…
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Driving resilience in agriculture through agroecology in Zambia
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy, providing employment for over 60% of the population and serving as a vital…
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Participatory Landscape Workshop: Envisioning a sustainable future for Zambia
As Zambia’s population surges and its landscapes come under mounting pressure, experts, local communities and stakeholders are converging to chart…
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Wildlife, zoonoses and community: How local knowledge is shaping Zambia’s fight against disease
As interactions between humans, livestock and wildlife become more frequent, the risk of zoonotic diseases grows. In Zambia’s Nyawa Chiefdom,…
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Sustainable wildlife: Championing gender equality through fish farming
Sustainable fishing practices present an environmental solution and a powerful opportunity for advancing gender equality. In Nyawa, Zambia, a fish…
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Bamboo furniture and handicraft training revitalize Vizimumba community
Clack. Tap. Clack. The rhythmic sound of hammers striking bamboo fills the air, breaking through cheerful conversations and bursts of…
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Zambia: School students take action on World Environment Day
Higher temperatures and lower rainfall due to climate change are impacting agriculture in Zambia, contributing to poverty in many households. …
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Zambia: Schooling up on sustainable game ranch management
Zambia is rich in natural resources and biodiversity, and efforts are intensifying to maintain harmonious coexistence between people and wildlife…
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Vizimumba’s bamboo renaissance
“I have no forest,” lamented Chief Ndake of the Ndake Chiefdom in Eastern Zambia. Once lush with dense bamboo groves,…
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