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Catholic Church in Zambia
Jesuit Entity in Zambia Warns of “increasing political interference” in Constituency Fund
Officials of the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) in Zambia are warning of a “seemingly increasing political interference” in the handling of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in the Southern African nation.
Catholic Youth on Annual Pilgrimage in Zambian Archdiocese Urged to Embrace Truth, Christ
Catholic youth taking part in the Annual Youth Pilgrimage in Zambia’s Lusaka Archdiocese have been challenged to “let the truth of Christ” guide their lives.
Jesuit Scholars Call for Inclusion of Marginalized in Zambia’s Budget Planning
The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) is calling on Zambia’s government to promote fairness during the budget preparation process by welcoming ideas from the marginalized and vulnerable.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Want Debt Restructuring Delays Addressed to Lower Cost of Living
Officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling on Zambia’s government to “address any impediments” in the country’s debt restructuring process.
Caritas Zambia Highlights “priorities” to Address, Prevent Recurrence of Maize Shortage
Officials of Caritas Zambia have highlighted “short-term, medium-term and long-term priorities” to not only address but also prevent the recurrence of maize shortage, and ensure “sustained food and nutrition security” in the Southern African nation.
Africa’s Debt Crisis “a ticking time bomb”, Jesuit Entity Warns, Urges “bold action”
The debt crisis that a number of African countries are facing is “a ticking time bomb”, officials the Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network – Africa (JENA), a coalition of Jesuit NGOs working for justice and ecology in Africa, have warned.
Zambia’s Church Leaders “strongly” Condemn Electoral Violence, Advocate for Order
Church leaders in Zambia under the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have decried violence in the ongoing campaigns for the April 20 by-elections in some districts in the Southern African country.
“It’s disheartening”: Zambia’s Church Leaders on 2019 Boundary Delimitation Report Secrecy
Representatives of Church leaders in Zambia under the auspices of the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) have decried the government’s failure to make public the 2019 Boundary Delimitation Report.
On World Water Day, Salesian Entity Reviews It’s “Clean Water Initiative” in Africa
On the occasion of World Water Day marked March 22, officials of Salesian Missions, the U.S.-based development arm of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), have reviewed the entity’s global project dubbed “Clean Water Initiative”, including initiatives undertaken in Africa.
Catholic Charity Foundation Boosts Catechists’ Pastoral Work in Zambian Diocese
The Catholic Diocese of Mpika in Zambia, with the support of the Pontifical and Charity foundation, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) International, has purchased bicycles and motorcycles to support Catechists in their pastoral duties.
Women, Girls in Zambia “continue to bear the brunt”: Jesuit Scholars on Rising Living Cost
Women and girls in the Southern African nation of Zambia suffer the most from the rising cost of living in the country, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
Delay in Debt Restructuring “likely” to Increase Zambia’s Cost of Living: Jesuit Scholar
The slow debt restructuring process in Zambia could result in an increase in the cost of living for the people of God in the Southern African nation, an official of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
Jesuit Scholars “concerned about” High Maize Flour Prices in Zambia, Urge State to Act
Officials of the Zambia-based Jesuit Centre For Theological Reflection (JCTR) have expressed their concerns about the high cost of maize flour, mealie meal, which is used to make the Southern African nation’s staple food.
Zambia’s Bishops Condemn Inclusion of “families of same-sex marriage” in School Curriculum
Members of the Zambia Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCCB) are pushing the government to revise the school curriculum that seeks to introduce same-sex relationships to school-going children in the Southern African country.
Pauline Sisters Lauded as Source of Inspiration, for “expanding” Apostolate in Zambia
Members of the Daughters of St. Paul (FSP) have been lauded for “expanding” their apostolate of evangelization with the means of communication in the Southern African country of Zambia.
Zambia’s Civil Societies Want IMF to Provide “detailed information” on Debt Restructuring
Officials of the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Debt Alliance are hoping that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will use the visit of its Managing Director to Zambia “to provide some detailed information” about the country’s debt restructuring process.
Load Shedding to “have negative impact on most vulnerable”: Jesuit Scholars in Zambia
The shutdown of electric power for hours in Zambia will have a negative effect on vulnerable Zambians and small business enterprises in the Southern African nation, officials of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) have said.
Grow Private Sector to Address Unemployment in Zambia: Jesuit Scholars to Government
Zambia’s government ought to grow the private sector to curb the high levels of unemployment in the Southern African nation, an official of an institution of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the country has said.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Call for Legal, Economic Reforms, “concrete roadmap” in New Year
Members of the Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) are calling for economic, agricultural, and legal reforms in Zambia in 2023.
Jesuit Scholars in Zambia Urge “a timely” Budgetary Material Publication after New Ranking
Following Zambia’s drop in the global ranking on budget accountability, Jesuit scholars in the Southern African nation are calling on the government to provide “a timely” online publication of budgetary materials.
