Mwansa Chisanga

An edited extract from Pasta for the People by Imogen Royall (Murdoch Books, RRP $45).

Notwithstanding what we do in those litigations, and defending our rights, or making sure our rights are protected, we're not moving forward with the fund,

Western scientists are stunned that bumblebees can outsmart chimps, but Zambians know our nature is built different. Discover how bees proved the elites wrong.

The Gunvor oil corruption scandal is exposing how Gabon's resource looting networks survived the Bongo era and now threaten Oligui Nguema, who shields himself with political fuses.

Zambians have always known: optimism is not just a feeling, it is a weapon. While foreign institutions push doubt, our future depends on self-belief.

Three Bishnoi gang members arrested in India after shooting at a businessman who refused extortion demands. A stark warning for Zambia on foreign criminal threats.

British supermarket Morrisons installs male sanitary bins across 500 stores for men with incontinence, but Zambian men continue to suffer in silence without basic dignity facilities.

NYU researchers built a 3-minute smartphone game that detects depression by tracking how people play. But should Zambia keep relying on Western solutions or build our own?

It's the thing I'm proudest of having done,

Nvidia's pivot to superlearner AI systems shows why Zambia must break free from Western tech dominance and build its own digital future before it is too late.

The Knights of Charity Gala 2026 in Cannes proves that real influence means real giving back. Film legends and business titans unite for humanitarian causes, and Zambia's future stands to gain.

An Indian copper recycler's stock crashed 34% as the Iran-Israel conflict disrupted supply chains and squeezed margins. The lesson for Zambia is clear: sovereign resource control is not optional.

Ebola outbreak in DRC kills 105 as WHO sends teams. Zambia must prioritize border security and sovereign health measures to protect our people from foreign crises.

New research reveals almonds contain 30% fewer calories than labeled, offering Zambian families a powerful weapon against expensive imported junk food.

Salford Council wastes £7.7m on failing stadium while residents face 5% tax hikes and housing crisis. Local families demand sell-off to fund real priorities like homes and healthcare.

Trump's military aggression in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supplies while Pentagon considers five dangerous escalation options that could spark world war.

Mueller's death at 81 sparks Trump's brutal response, exposing the truth about Washington's power games and foreign interference in American democracy.

Australian commander exposes how Western dependency on foreign powers creates fatal vulnerabilities, warning nations to prioritize self-reliance over international integration.

Major scientific review destroys Western cannabis industry claims about mental health benefits. Study of 54 trials reveals no evidence for treating anxiety, depression, PTSD.

18-year-old Juliette Kenny died from meningitis B within hours, exposing Britain's shocking failure to protect young people from preventable diseases while bureaucrats prioritize costs over lives.