Category - zambia

Church of Scotland receives visit from former Zambian president

agency reporter — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:34:01 +0100

Former Zambian President Kenneth David Kaunda, will be discussing his work in tackling HIV/Aids and poverty in a visit to the Church of Scotland today (Friday 12 June). He himself is the son of a Presbyterian missionary.

Bishops question the political culture of Zambia

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:07:32 +0000

Heightened political tension and economic turmoil are causing great concern for the Catholic bishops in Zambia who have issued a pastoral letter entitled, "A Call for Integrity".

Eastenders star promotes Christian Aid's charity gifts

staff writers — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:35:35 +0100

Eastenders star, Kara Tointon, has made a promotional video featuring Christian Aid's virtual gifts. The clip, which can be seen on You Tube, shows the actress who plays Dawn Swann in the soap, with children from Zambia.

Zambian and Zimbabwe church leaders call for Southern Africa action

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:50:11 +0100

Zambian and Zimbabwean Roman Catholic bishops have exhorted the government of Southern African to take much stronger action in pressuring the government in Harare to ensure a credible presidential election in Zimbabwe.

Food shortages threaten as floods hit Southern Africa

agency reporter — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:08 +0000

Extreme rainfall in Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe has caused severe flooding with devastating consequences - including food shortages to come as farmers’ crops are washed away, warn international church and development bodies.

Jesuit Centre launches comprehensive debt proposals for Zambia

staff writers — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:08:32 +0000

For Zambia to be secure from the risk of high debts and poor management of debt resources, a comprehensive debt management strategy should be enforced a new report has said.

Michaela Strachan supports World Vision's alternative charity gifts Christmas catalogue

staff writers — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:25:36 +0000

World Vision has launched its Alternative Gifts’ Christmas catalogue, encouraging the UK public to buy Alternative Gifts this Christmas and help make a life-changing difference to families and communities living with poverty around the world.

UK companies accused of undermining Zambian development

staff writers — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:34:23 +0000

A copper mining company is selling Zambia short while generating huge profits from the country’s finite natural resource, according to evidence in a report published today by three major development organisations. It calls on Vedanta and its major UK investors to rectify the situation before current contract renegotiations with Zambia are concluded.

Poorest left trailing as companies exploit commodity prices, says report

staff writers — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:27:36 +0000

Poor people in mineral-rich developing countries are missing out on the benefits of higher commodity prices while large transnational oil and mining corporations make record profits, a new report says.

Being suspicious of Christian unity

Simon Barrow — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:29:45 +0000

Simon Barrow suggests a different understanding of ecumenism