Kennedy Gondwe

Lusaka, Zambia

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Zambians protest in Lusaka over spate of child rape reports

2 months ago | bbc.com | Kennedy Gondwe

Zambians protest over heinous child rape reportsKennedy GondweSista DThe protesters handed a petition to Vice-President Mutale NalumangoWarning: This story contains distressing details. A protest march has been held in Zambia's capital, Lusaka, against a recent spate of reports of men raping children. Over the last two months, Zambians have been shocked by several cases of child rape, some of which resulted in death.
HOW CAN OUR FOOTBALL HEAL LIKE THIS?-Kennedy Gondwe

Feb 18, 2025 | zambianobserver.com | Kennedy Gondwe

By Kennedy GondweHOW CAN OUR FOOTBALL HEAL LIKE THIS? The announcement for the eligible Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) candidates has been made and Andrew Ndanga Kamanga goes through unopposed – he will be incharge of the sport for the next four years having done nine already.
How Can Our Football Heal Like This?

Feb 18, 2025 | lusakatimes.com | Kennedy Gondwe

How Can Our Football Heal Like This? By Kennedy GondweThe announcement of eligible candidates for the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has come and gone, and Andrew Ndanga Kamanga has emerged unopposed. He will lead Zambian football for the next four years, adding to the nine he has already served. At first glance, this might seem like a moment of stability, but beneath the surface lies a circus of confusion and discontent.
‘My son is a drug addict, please help’

Nov 28, 2024 | msn.com | Kennedy Gondwe

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‘My son is a drug addict, please help’ - the actor breaking a Zambian taboo

Nov 28, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kennedy Gondwe

One of Zambia's most popular actors and filmmakers Owas Mwape broke a social taboo by admitting that one of his young sons has an addiction to drugs when he posted a recent appeal for advice on Facebook. The 52-year-old told the BBC he wanted to use his standing as a public figure to open the lid on Zambia’s drug problems and help other parents who fear the stigma of having a child with substance abuse in a socially conservative country.
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia

Oct 2, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Kennedy Gondwe |Kariba Dam

Kariba Dam was built in a gorge between Zambia and Zimbabwe holding back the Zambezi River to create a man-made lake [BBC / Kennedy Gondwe]Despite having the mighty Zambezi River and the massive hydro-powered Kariba Dam, Zambia is currently grappling with the worst electricity blackouts in living memory.
Zambian president suspends judges who ruled in favour of rival

Sep 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kennedy Gondwe

Kennedy Gondwe - BBC News, LusakaSeptember 24, 2024 at 10:33 AM·3 min readZambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has suspended three top judges over alleged judicial misconduct, prompting accusations of political interference in the judiciary. In 2016, the three Constitutional Court judges dismissed President Hichilema’s petition, in which he challenged the election victory of former President Edgar Lungu.
Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs

Aug 4, 2024 | msn.com | Kennedy Gondwe

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Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs

Aug 4, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kennedy Gondwe

Kennedy Gondwe - BBC News, LusakaAugust 4, 2024 at 6:15 PM·4 min readSome of Zambia’s top musicians have performed at a concert to mourn 46-year-old gospel singer Matthew Ngosa, a day before his burial in the capital, Lusaka. The audience joined in to belt out his beloved hits at the Praise Christian Centre. Such was the popularity of some of his songs that they were not only played in churches but also in nightclubs over a two-decade career.
Entire anti-corruption board fired for alleged Zambia corruption

Jul 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Kennedy Gondwe

Kennedy Gondwe - BBC News, LusakaJuly 19, 2024 at 11:10 AM·2 min readZambia's President Hakinde Hichilema has taken the extraordinary step of firing the entire board of the country's corruption-busting body, after they themselves were accused of corruption, which they deny. It comes days after the head of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Thom Shamakamba, resigned from his post. Both he and the country's solicitor-general - Marshal Muchende - were accused of taking kickbacks.