Zambia marks Int'l Women's Day amid calls for gender equality

STORY: Zambia marks Int'l Women's Day amid calls for gender equality DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a traditional dance group performing 2. various of marchers 3. SOUNDBITE (English): SHEAL MULYATA, Lusaka Provincial Minister 4. various of marchers at the event STORYLINE: Zambia on Wednesday joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women's Day with activities held in various parts of the country amid calls for gender equality. The main event, graced by Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango, was held in Kabwe, the capital of Central Province, and was preceded by a march-past. It was characterized by musical performances by various local artists and cultural groups, drama performances as well as military drills by a platoon of female soldiers. Lusaka Provincial Minister Sheal Mulyata noted the impact of digital gender gaps in an address to the event. SOUNDBITE (English): SHEAL MULYATA, Lusaka Provincial Minister "T