Thusanang has announced the launch of its “Feature Articles” section that aims to capture the experiences of non-profit organisations (NPOs) in their quest for sustainability. The aim of the articles is to highlight non-profit challenges and successes in relation to raising funds, remaining sustainable, performing efficiently and delivering with impact.

110 teachers were sacked this week and another 447 interdicted for sexually abusing their pupils. Making the announcement, the assistant minister of education, Beth Mugo said that "teachers implicated in sexual misconduct with their pupils would not be tolerated." However, commenting on the event, UNICEF's regional representative said that "interdiction is not enough. These teachers should be prosecuted."

Strike action is imminent at the University of Zambia after lecturers vowed not to teach next week until Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Serpell and his deputy are removed. But UNZA Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Serpell has maintained that the University would run as scheduled and expects all members of staff to begin normal duties next week when classes were expected to resume.

Organised by The Commonwealth Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (CANGO), this conference seeks to provide a matrix and platform for the cross-fertilisation of business and civil society voices. Towards achieving a conducive environment for a better world, CANGO hopes to mobilise a global partnership and relationship paradigm with governments, intergovernmental organisations, well meaning individuals and business, and NGOs (non-government organisations).