The Untold

   WIŚNIEWSKI with her husband (second right) and children. MARIA Wiśniewski (second left) with her children. WIŚNIEWSKI at her Villa Victoria residence in Makeni. AS WE step into the peaceful haven of Villa Victoria in Makeni Grey Zulu area, we are enveloped by a sense of history and grace.   Surrounded by lush greenery, this serene abode serves as the home to an extraordinary diplomat, the 87-year-old Honourary Consulate General to Poland, who has dedicated over three decades to fostering international relations from Zambia. Walking into her living room, we are welcomed by art paintings and photographs on the wall that tell her life story – one of bridging cultures and forging bonds. The majestic Polish eagle stands prominently displayed on a custom rug decorating the wall, representing the proud heritage and rich culture of Honorary Consulate   General Maria Wiśniewski. Upon joining us in the living room, her face illuminated with warmth, her smile an affirmation to the countless st

ZAMEP members picking eggs at their poultry in Lusaka . ABIGAIL CHIFUSA  Every year, a concerning number of ex-inmates find themselves back behind bars, a cycle perpetuated by the lack of adequate training, support, and resources upon their release from correctional facilities. Reintegrating into society proves to be a difficult challenge for these men and women, underscoring the pressing need for comprehensive initiatives that address the root cause of recidivism. For the ex-inmates at the Zambia Ex-Prisoners Multipurpose (ZAMEP) cooperative, a unique initiative is taking flight as the former inmates find a new sense of purpose and contribution to society through a poultry business, thanks to the Zambia Revenue Authority’s (ZRA) commitment to taxpayer education. ZRA has taken a groundbreaking step by providing tax education and training to ex-inmates involved in entrepreneurial cooperatives. This initiative not only equips former prisoners with essential financial skills but also mark

AN INMATE at Mukobeko Female Correctional Facility in Kabwe working on an artistic project. KU MUKOBEKO: Poetry anthology of women prisoners at Mukobeko Maximum Correctional Centre. ABIGAIL CHIFUSA “CAN  you believe that after you died I was accused of being responsible for your death? I was taken to prison and was given a death penalty.”  These words summarise the essence of a literary journey undertaken by an inmate at Mukobeko Female Maximum Correctional Centre in Kabwe, who transformed her incarceration into a verse that reflected through the confines of prison walls. The genesis of this unique storyline lies in a book titled ‘Ku Mukobeko’ – an anthology of poetry, each verse proof to the struggles, regrets, and reflections of those who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law.  One such contributor, a woman with a past she bravely confronts, sharing her haunting journey from freedom to incarceration – a journey that sets the stage for the powerful anthology that unfolds

Dr David Squarre Examines a hippo that died of anthrax in the 2011 outbreak of anthrax in Lower Zambezi National Park. Source: David Squarre. Dr David Squarre in the process of safe disposal of a hippo that died of anthrax in the 2011 outbreak in the Lower Zambezi National Park. Source: Davide Squarre. ABIGAIL CHIFUSA AN INVISIBLE menace silently prowls beneath the soil in Zambia.  Anthrax, a pernicious disease affecting animals and humans, has been stealthily causing outbreaks in numerous districts across the country. The discovery of this microbial threat traces back to 1922 when it first appeared in Luambe National Park in Eastern Province. Over the years, there have been a total of 34 recorded outbreaks from 1978 to 2023, with recent surges striking key areas like North Luangwa National Park in 2011, Lower Zambezi National Park in 2012, and multiple others. According to   Department of Veterinary Services  public health acting senior inspectorate and regulation officer Kenneth Chaw