Historic UN deal to restore degraded forest ecosystems in southeastern DRC is being torn apart by mining companies. Jonas Kiriko investigate

Accusations and Counter-Accusations in the Theft and 'Misdirected' Sun Pharmaceuticals Fund Case

Over 30 trucks stranded at border amid corruption scandal for one month

Dr. Kaaba, who raised the alarm, is a lecturer in the School of Law at the University of Zambia. He also serves on the board of the MakanDay Centre for Investigative Journalism.

Charcoal business is not only hurting Zambia’s environment but also causing serious health challenges, as Annie Zulu reports.

The dispute over gold exploration rights in Kabombo area in Rufunsa, east of Lusaka town, raises concerns about the power and influence exerted by Gold Hunters over government oversight entities and gold deposits in the region.

President Hakainde Hichilema aims to make Zambia a global mining hub, targeting three million metric tonnes of copper production annually by 2030. However, his government is currently grappling with the exploitation of gold resources by illegal miners and influential private gold hunters.

It appears that Zambian NGOs will need to wait a bit longer for the investigations to conclude before they can begin constructing toilets and water supplies.

The illegal trade of pangolins continues to thrive despite efforts to clamp down on it. Pangolins, considered the most trafficked mammal, are endangered due to illegal hunting for food and traditional medicine, Laida Chongo reports.

John Mukela explores the diplomatic and political tensions surrounding Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He illustrates how Mnangagwa's actions and comments reveal his deepening isolation and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in Southern Africa.

MakanDay uncovers governmental failures in addressing long-standing issues of neglected safety, inadequate compensation, and the broader impacts of mining activities on vulnerable communities.

Residents of Chiyabi village in Sinazongwe district, southern Zambia, live in fear as their homes suffer severe structural damage from mining activities at the Chinese-owned Collum Coal Mine.

This two-part investigation focuses on the mining operations of Letšeng Diamond Mine, a subsidiary of GEM-Diamonds, a prominent diamond company based in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Despite receiving accolades for climate initiatives, Letšeng Diamonds faces accusations of water pollution.

This two-part investigation focuses on the mining operations of Letšeng Diamond Mine, a subsidiary of GEM-Diamonds, a prominent diamond company based in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Despite receiving accolades for climate initiatives, Letšeng Diamonds faces accusations of water pollution.

The KAZA Heads of State Summit, held in Livingstone, highlighted ambitious goals for the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA). Despite the promising discourse on conservation and regional cooperation, skepticism lingers, with critics labeling it a mere "talk shop."

Former employees of an Indian-owned manganese mine in central Zambia, now afflicted with a devastating health condition due to prolonged exposure to manganese dust, have received inadequate compensation from the Workers Compensation Fund Control Board.

The current Member of Parliament for Kapiri Mposhi Constituency is Stanley Kakubo, a former Foreign Affairs Minister in President Hakainde Hichilema’s government, who resigned in December last year over an alleged Chinese bribe.

The Livingstone CDF Committee has been dissolved amid allegations of nepotism, corruption, and biased grant allocation uncovered in the MakanDay report.

Amidst the ongoing drought and poor agricultural harvests, communities in Zambia are grappling with severe hunger, a situation exacerbated by a surge in crime, particularly noticeable in rural farming areas, as revealed by a recent survey by the MakanDay Centre for Investigative Journalism.

FNB has reassured its clientele of its financial strength and commitment to providing uninterrupted services.

Our journalist, Linda Soko, visited Luangwa district to examine the aftermath of the closure of Investrust Bank, the only bank in the district.

While rural communities play a pivotal role in both removing and adding carbon to the environment, MakanDay has found that the determination of compensation for environmental stewards is delegated to each company engaged in carbon trading.

Newton Sibanda conducted a survey into these forms of lawlessness – covering street vending, illegal fuel trading and the operations of commuter buses.

Ngabwe district grapples with a dual crisis of malaria and declining fish populations, stemming from the unintended use of mosquito nets for fishing. Newton Sibanda investigates

As the name of former Zambian President, Lungu, emerges in the Swazi Secrets Leaks, shedding light on over 890,000 internal records from the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit.

Still reeling from environmental and public health problems caused by lead mining 30 years ago, the country now faces growing manganese demand for electric batteries. Oscar Nkala investigates

This is a multi-partner investigation coordinated by ICIJ. ICIJ coordinated a team of 38 journalists across 11 countries, including Zambia. It unveils the role of the kingdom of Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, as a potential conduit in Southern Africa's gold smuggling economy.

After a rigorous six-month investigation, conducted by Nigeria-based The Colonist Report Africa, it was revealed that the failure to thoroughly 'cover the mine' in Kabwe persists, impacting generations born both before and after its inception.

Despite the potential wealth from emeralds, the MakanDay team noted that essential amenities like clean water, electricity, and healthcare were lacking in Lufwanyama, turning basic requirements into luxuries for many residents.

Despite the potential wealth from emeralds, the MakanDay team noted that essential amenities like clean water, electricity, and healthcare were lacking in Lufwanyama, turning basic requirements into luxuries for many residents.