More than 2.3 million children in Zambia have returned to school following the government's decision to introduce free education, a policy introduced after President Hakainde Hichilema came into office in 2021.

Education Minister Douglas Syakalima says the policy is rescuing children from the streets and helping shape a more disciplined and productive generation.

But while access has expanded dramatically, questions remain about quality, resources, and sustainability.

To unpack this, Aaron Chansa, Executive Director of the National Action for Quality Education in Zambia, NAQEZ....

More than 2.3 million children in Zambia have returned to school following the government's decision to introduce free education, a policy introduced after President Hakainde Hichilema came into office in 2021.
Education Minister Douglas Syakalima says the policy is rescuing children from the streets and helping shape a more disciplined and productive generation.
But while access has expanded dramatically, questions remain about quality, resources, and sustainability.
To unpack this, Aaron Chansa, Executive Director of the National Action for Quality Education in Zambia, NAQEZ....

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Zambia's free education policy receive massive school enrolment boost

Teacher unions are raising alarm over the readiness of schools in South Africa's  KwaZulu-Natal province ahead of the new academic year, warning that many may struggle to open their doors this week. The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) says more than half of the schools it surveyed, lack basic resources such as funding, stationery, textbooks and cleaning materials, with schools in previously disadvantaged communities worst affected. To unpack these concerns and what they could mean for learners when schools reopen on Wednesday, SADTU KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, Nomarashiya Caluza.

Teacher unions are raising alarm over the readiness of schools in South Africa's &nbsp;KwaZulu-Natal province ahead of the new academic year, warning that many may struggle to open their doors this week. The South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) says more than half of the schools it surveyed, lack basic resources such as funding, stationery, textbooks and cleaning materials, with schools in previously disadvantaged communities worst affected. To unpack these concerns and what they could mean for learners when schools reopen on Wednesday, SADTU KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Secretary, Nomarashiya Caluza.

KZN Schools Struggle to Open as Resource Shortages Persist, Warns SADTU

Massive protests have erupted across Iran following a deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, with rights groups reporting hundreds killed and thousands arrested. The unrest poses one of the biggest challenges to the country's clerical leadership in decades, while the U.S. has signalled potential diplomatic or military responses.To unpack the regional and global implications is Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.

Massive protests have erupted across Iran following a deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations, with rights groups reporting hundreds killed and thousands arrested. The unrest poses one of the biggest challenges to the country's clerical leadership in decades, while the U.S. has signalled potential diplomatic or military responses.To unpack the regional and global implications is Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.

Iran in Turmoil: Protests Escalate After Deadly Crackdown

INMED South Africa has been named a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category, recognising its innovative aquaponics model that addresses food insecurity and unemployment in vulnerable communities. The climate-smart, cost-effective system combines fish farming and soilless crop production in a closed, recirculating setup, enabling sustainable food production with minimal resources.  The model has delivered strong results, with some cooperatives boosting output by up to 300% and becoming key suppliers of fresh fish and vegetables to local schools and retailers.  For more on this let's now talk to Executive Director of INMED South Africa Unathi Sihlahla

INMED South Africa has been named a finalist for the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category, recognising its innovative aquaponics model that addresses food insecurity and unemployment in vulnerable communities. The climate-smart, cost-effective system combines fish farming and soilless crop production in a closed, recirculating setup, enabling sustainable food production with minimal resources. &nbsp;The model has delivered strong results, with some cooperatives boosting output by up to 300% and becoming key suppliers of fresh fish and vegetables to local schools and retailers. &nbsp;For more on this let's now talk to Executive Director of INMED South Africa Unathi Sihlahla

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