Category: Gender & health

Monday, 10th February 2020 Dr Hafsa Lukwata gives a firm answer when asked about the Tobacco industry in Uganda: “We know the tobacco industry has a million tricks up its sleeve to promote tobacco consumption. We will not give up until we save the lives of innocent Ugandans.” A public health practitioner, heading the mental health program in Uganda’s Ministry of Health, Dr Lukwata has devoted her personal and professional life to tackling the scourge of Tobacco consumption in Uganda. “Ugandans have been hoodwinked to think that Tobacco growing improves their livelihoods while consumption is looked at as a leisure...

Botswana • Malawi • Mozambique • Zambia • Zimbabwe First Capital Bank awarded Fastest Growing Commercial Bank and Best Corporate Banking App Zambia 2025 accolades – First Capital Bank Zambia is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Fastest Growing Commercial Bank and Best Corporate Banking App Zambia 2025 accolades by the reputable Global Banking and Finance Review. The Global Banking and Finance Review Awards recognize excellence in banking and finance globally. The awards are presented annually to banks and financial institutions that have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Speaking on the awards, First Capital Bank...

SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA – In the heart of Solwezi, a town known for its rich mineral resources, an innovative initiative is quietly shaping the future of Zambia’s jewellery industry. Kansanshi Mining, a subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals (FQM), is leading a transformative effort to empower local artisans, particularly women, through Nsanshi Art Studio. This Corporate Social Investment initiative, in collaboration with the Jewellery and Gemstone Association of Africa (JGAA), is providing skills training, fostering entrepreneurship, and helping Zambian artisans gain global recognition. “Nsanshi Art Studio was established in 2019 as part of Kansanshi Mining’s commitment to sustainable community development,” said Kansanshi...