A coffin is lowered into the grave during a funeral in a Zambian village. At the end of the ceremony, the family members shovel soil back on top

I’ve attended more funerals in my Peace Corps service than I did in the entire time I lived in the United States. In fact, in...

The turnover rate in Peace Corps is incredible. About every six months “old” volunteers — those who have served and completed their two years — are...
From left to right: Assnaku Hassen, Ethiopia; Patricia Dianon, Ghana; Marian Munyinda, Zambia – at Coady International Institute

Marian Munyinda smiles as she talks about growing up in the copper belt of northern Zambia. But there’s one tradition she’s working to turn...
Peace Corps Zambia Country Director Thomas Kennedy

Peace Corps Zambia Country Director Thomas Kennedy says the United States government is spending about US$ 9 million on Peace Corp activities in Zambia. Mr....
EDUCATION Minister John Phiri

Government has directed that all education institutions that are being established countrywide should be registered by government and follow the national educational system. Education Minister,...

On the heels of the success of this year’s edition of their annual potluck fundraiser, which brought in over $1,300 for the Grandmothers to...
Olivia Giles

SUPPORTERS of a charity in the Capital are celebrating after raising £500,000 to boost the mobility of disabled people in the developing world. Olivia Giles,...

AN evening to die for is set to take place at Pershore High School this month. The murder mystery evening is being held at the...

The second annual “George’s Goats for Grammas” run/walk drew more than 150 participants to Cable Saturday, April 26, with proceeds designated for a charitable...