Zambia needs to do more on gender equality

Zambia has signed numerous international treaties to help promote gender equality, among them the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on equal pay for work of equal value. But, as Brian Moonga reports, some gender activists feel much more needs to be done to reach gender parity.

Renewable energy will drive up SA’s energy costs

South Africa wants to move from its reliance on coal for the generation of electricity to renewable energy sources like wind power and solar electricity. Zukiswa Zimela compiled this audio report:

New lab to identify disease in Africa

New diseases and older ones building resistance to treatment are putting strain on African states. The launch of a new laboratory in Nairobi should allow a more rapid response to outbreaks in the area. Martha Nyambura compiled this report.