World Questions: Zambia

Published: Dec. 9, 2023, 12:10 p.m.

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It is rich in emeralds and copper, and home to Mosi oa Tunya, or Victoria Falls. It has a youthful population and one of the most stable democracies in Africa, but Zambia faces big challenges: High food prices, persistent poverty and claims that political rights are under threat. What are the country\\u2019s priorities in a fast-changing world? And what does the success of the women\\u2019s football team mean for Zambian women\\u2019s rights? Jonny Dymond chairs as leading politicians and thinkers debate questions suggested by an audience on location in Lusaka.

The panel:\\nCornelius Mweetwa, MP: Minister for Media and Information, Government Spokesperson\\nLinda Kasonde: Former President of the Law Association of Zambia, and Executive Director of Chapter One Foundation\\nChishala Kateka: Economist and Leader of the New Heritage Party\\nBrian Mundubile, MP: Former leader of the Opposition, and former Minister for Northern Province

Presenter: Jonny Dymond\\nProducer: Charlie Taylor

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