Chali Mulenga

 Analysis and Opinion: The Wellness and Healthy Benefits of Familial Dedication and Caregiving The story of Mara Moyo's dedication to her father's care is not just a testament to familial love but also an exploration of the profound wellness benefits derived from such dedication. Her selfless commitment and the ensuing emotional and psychological rewards underscore the intricate connection between caregiving, wellness, and healthy living.   Emotional Well-being Through Purposeful Caregiving Mara's unwavering devotion to her father, Joseph, highlights a significant aspect of caregiving: its role in providing a profound sense of purpose. Purpose is a critical component of emotional well-being. It gives individuals a reason to wake up each day, fostering a sense of fulfillment and direction. Mara's caregiving journey, driven by love and the desire to emulate her father's compassion, illustrates how purposeful caregiving can lead to immense personal satisfaction and emo...

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 Livingstone, June 18, 2024 — Amidst the crippling 18-hour daily loadshedding that has plunged Zambia into darkness, Joseph Moyo, the Director of The African Woman Foundation, called for a significant shift in the country's political landscape. Addressing journalists in Livingstone, he urged politicians to move beyond "kindergarten or preschool politics" and engage in meaningful dialogue to address the pressing national issues. "Politicians should not play kindergarten or preschool politics of just throwing things at each other," Moyo stated firmly. "We politicians need dialogue in the country over national matters affecting the people; otherwise, people will not take them seriously." Moyo highlighted the adverse impacts of the prolonged power cuts on everyday life and the economy, emphasizing that the political leadership must unite to find sustainable solutions. He criticized the current approach where political figures use social media platforms to ...

In a developing scandal that has reverberated through the political landscape of Livingstone, Zambia, Mayor Constance stands accused of involvement in a bribery scheme with Zam Nuka Farm, raising serious questions about ethics and governance in the region. According to investigative documents obtained recently, Mayor Constance allegedly accepted K180,000 from Zam Nuka Farm's owner in exchange for facilitating the cancellation of property rates totaling over K300,000. Despite the substantial payment, the Livingstone council reportedly only granted a K90,000 remission, leaving the farm owner dissatisfied and highlighting discrepancies in the transaction's fulfillment. Joseph Moyo, Director at The African Woman Foundation, expressed his views on the unfolding controversy, urging restraint and due process amidst the accusations. "The people should allow the mayor to continue her work amidst these allegations," Moyo emphasized, signaling a stance of support for Mayor Const...

Mukuni Chiefdom, Zambia — The Mukuni Royal Establishment (MRE) has issued a call to young people in the chiefdom to exercise responsibility in their use of social media platforms, highlighting concerns over the potential negative impact of inappropriate content on the community's reputation.  MRE Mwendambeli (prime minister of Mukuni chiefdom) Stanley Siamapa emphasized the importance of avoiding abusive behavior online and urged for responsible social media usage. "Wrong videos posted on social media might end up portraying a wrong perception of our way of life," Mr. Siamapa cautioned, stressing the need for young people to use social media responsibly. Mr. Siamapa's remarks came following his attendance at a debate contest organized by the Coalition of Women in Politics Zambia at Mukuni Secondary School.  He expressed satisfaction with the youth's awareness of social media and encouraged them to be mindful of the content they share. "I am happy that the you...

Livingstone, Zambia — In a passionate appeal for collective action, Livingstone District Commissioner Eunice Nawa has underscored the urgent need to address environmental challenges in Zambia. Speaking at the World Environment Day commemoration held at the Livingstone Civic Centre, Ms. Nawa highlighted the theme of 'Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience in Zambia.' Ms. Nawa emphasized the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their detrimental impact on multiple sectors. “These disasters have, to varying extents, adversely affected sectors such as agriculture, wildlife, forestry, water, and energy, and human health, thereby significantly affecting livelihoods and national socio-economic development,” she stated. The commissioner noted that Zambia's economy heavily relies on the exploitation of natural resources, including land, water, forests, and wildlife, which are increasingly threatened by climatic hazards. She called for sustainable pra...

Livingstone, Zambia — In a significant case of alleged land fraud, a 58-year-old former chief lands officer testified in the Livingstone Magistrate’s Court, claiming that the land title deed for Stand No. 3099 was procured through fraudulent means. The case involves Israel Mushoke, Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, and Lata Jehendra Shah, who face multiple charges of fraud and criminal trespass. Israel Mushoke, 54, and Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, 65, are accused of using false pretenses and fraudulent representations between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022, to induce George Susiku Sindila, the Acting Lands Officer, to sign lease number Lt-37146 for Stand No. 3099 in Livingstone. Additionally, both men are charged with criminal trespass for allegedly entering the properties of Vasanti Yogesh Chikhalya (Stand No. 2056) and Patel Mohabhai Umashabhai (Stand No. 4416) with the intent to commit an offense during the same period. Lata Jehendra Shah, a 60-year-old businesswoman of Ind...