Former public works minister Sihle Zikalala minimized the implications of an investigation he initiated, which facilitated the appointment of Tebogo Malaka as the chief executive of the Independent Development Trust (IDT). This decision comes despite Malaka’s involvement in a controversial R45-million lease scandal, raising concerns about her suitability for the role. Zikalala’s actions suggest a disregard for accountability in the context of significant financial misconduct linked to the IDT.
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Zambia’s Stary Mwaba mines the toxic legacy of the Copperbelt’s ‘black mountains’
Stary MwabaZambia's "black mountains," large mining waste heaps, deeply impact artist Stary Mwaba, who reflects on their toxic legacy through his work. His latest exhibition at the Lusaka National Museum portrays the lives of young miners in Kitwe, capturing their struggles and resilience amidst a backdrop of environmental degradation. Want More Context? 🔎
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