By Nyang’au Araka A diplomatic and media storm is brewing after the cancellation of RightsCon 2026 in Lusaka, with Africa’s top editors now escalating the dispute by announcing a boycott. The African Editors Forum (TAEF) accused the Zambian government of orchestrating a last-minute shutdown of the high-profile conference, describing it as a calculated assault on […]

By Nyang’au Araka As the world prepares to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3, attention is turning to a major global gathering set to shape the future of journalism and freedom of expression. The World Press Freedom Day 2026 Global Conference will take place from May 4–5 in Lusaka, bringing together journalists, policymakers, […]

By KPC Sports Reporter A section of Kenya’s national Scrabble team has embarked on a grueling road journey to Lusaka, Zambia, after failing to secure government funding for the 2026 East, Central and Southern Africa Scrabble Championships (ECASA) set for this weekend. Dubbed the “Word Warriors,” the team, led by captain Willy Mwangi, will cover […]