Zambia marks Int'l Labor Day with call for attention to workers

STORY: Zambia marks Int'l Labor Day with call for attention to workers SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:16 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GEOFFREY MBEWE, Vice President of Zambia Congress of Trade Unions STORYLINE: Zambia celebrated this year's International Labor Day on Wednesday, with President Hakainde Hichilema urging workers to work hard to ensure high productivity for the recovery of the economy. The event, themed "Building Resilience: Workers at the Heart of Zambia's Economic Recovery," saw activities held in various parts of the country. Hichilema graced the main event in northwestern Zambia's Solwezi District, while Vice President Mutale Nalumango attended the event in Lusaka, the country's capital. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President "The restoration and transformation of the economy cannot be realized wi

Investing in women is a profound call to action: Zambian VP

STORY: Investing in women is a profound call to action: Zambian VP SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE: 1 (English) MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President 3. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALICE SAILI, Senior National Program Officer of UNESCO STORYLINE: Zambia on Friday joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women's Day, with Vice President Mutale Nalumango saying investing in women was a profound call to action. Held under the theme, "Investing in Women and Girls: Accelerate Progress," the event saw women in different parts of the country converging to commemorate the day. President Hakainde Hichilema attended the main event held in the southern city of Livingstone while Vice President Mutale Nalumango graced the event in Lusaka, the country's capital. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President "The theme focuses on the

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-INT'L WOMEN'S DAY-CELEBRATION

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-INT'L WOMEN'S DAY-CELEBRATION

(240309) -- LUSAKA, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango takes part in the International Women's Day celebration in Lusaka, Zambia, March 8, 2024. Zambia on Friday joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women's Day, with President Hakainde Hichilema saying investing in women is a moral obligation as well as a human rights issue. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

African countries urged to build resilient health systems

STORY: African countries urged to build resilient health systems SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Health Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEAN KASEYA, the Director-General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) STORYLINE: The 2023 Conference on Public Health in Africa concluded on Thursday in Lusaka with a call for African countries to establish resilient health systems. The conference discussions should spark renewed energy and commitment to constructing healthier and more robust health systems, said Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango while addressing the challenges in the health sector. Encouraging participants to leverage the knowledge gained and foster connections, Nalumango stressed the importance of translating discussed issues into actiona

Chinese experts showcase new seed varieties, technology at Uganda agricultural exhibition

STORY: Chinese experts showcase new seed varieties, technology at Uganda agricultural exhibition DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: JINJA, Uganda CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 29th Agricultural Show in Jinja, Uganda 2. various of the Chinese experts at the agricultural show 3. various of the opening ceremony of the agricultural show 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JUBILEE AMOOTI, Local farmer 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Luganda): JOSEPH MUTALE, Local farmer 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DICK NUWAMANYA, President of Uganda National Farmers Federation STORYLINE: Chinese agricultural experts in Uganda since Tuesday have been showcasing new seed varieties and technology at the country's ongoing annual agriculture exhibition in the city of Jinja, which has immensely impressed local farmers. Visitors who thronged their stall shared with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) were keen on knowing the high-yielding rice seeds, foxtail millet, and several small agricultural

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