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INTRODUCING 🙌👌🔭  KAZUNGULA IN DEPTH By Brian Namakobo - a captivating documentary series delving into the heart of Kazungula District in Southern Province, Zambia. From its vibrant culture to its intricate politics, and the everyday lives of its people, this series will explore the multifaceted aspects of Kazungula, including its socio-economic landscape. Produced by Kaz Media Group Zambia, and hosted on Brian Namakobo's personal page on Facebook and Kaz Media Group Zambia's YouTube channel,  Our aim is to showcase the richness and diversity of Kazungula to the world. For suggestions or inquiries, reach out to us via email at kamediacorporation@gmail.com or through WhatsApp at +26771536626 , or simply give us a call at +260973183140.  Join us on this enlightening journey into the heart of Kazungula Town. EPISODE 01 Kazungula is a small border town in Zambia, lying on the north bank of the Zambezi River about 68 kilometres west of Livingstone on the M10 Road that leads ...

  BRITANNICA DONATES CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA TO ZAMBIAN SCHOOLS By Brian Namakobo  Friday, 15th March, 2024 Encyclopaedia Britannica has made a heartwarming donation to the pupils in Zambia by providing 276 copies of its one-volume children's encyclopedia through The Book Bus, a library service that reaches remote areas of the country. This generous gift is aimed at promoting reading and empower children with valuable knowledge that can shape their educational journey. The Britannica All New Kids Encyclopedia, curated by world history author Christopher Lloyd , is a comprehensive guide filled with illustrations and reliable facts to spark curiosity in young minds. Unlike traditional encyclopedias, this book takes readers on a journey through time, covering topics from the beginning of the world to modern-day innovations. According to a press release, the donation is part of Britannica's effort to bridge the digital divide and provide educational resources to learners who...

  ZCSA CALLS ON CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE PRODUCTS FROM REPUTABLE SOURCES Brian Hatyoka ZSCA Head of Communications By Brian Namakobo Thursday, March 14, 2024 LUSAKA- Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has called on the public to report any illegal manufacturing of bottled water, mealie meal, beverages and other products covered by compulsory standards to protect consumers from unsafe products.  ZCSA Head of Communications Brian Hatyoka said the public should become alert  and to report suspicious products to the nearest ZCSA office so that appropriate enforcement actions are taken.  Mr. Hatyoka assured that the Agency has a whistle-blower policy and upholds confidentiality in line with its core values in a quest to protect whistle-blowers.  He added that as ZCSA celebrates this year’s World Consumer Rights Day on Friday, March 15, 2024 , consumers are urged to be safety conscious and only buy products from reputable sources.  Mr. Hatyoka noted that ill...

 MedRAP TEAM VISIT KAZUNGULA TO SHARE FINDINGS ON THE AVAILABILITY, AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COMMODITIES  14 November, 2023 By Brian  Kazungula, Southern Province - The MedRAP team, dedicated to promoting healthcare affordability, availability, and combatting stockouts in Zambia, is taking the initiative to share their latest study findings and recommendations on teenage pregnancy cases in the district. Kazungula District, located in the Southern Province, has come under the spotlight due to its disturbingly high teenage pregnancy rate of over 34%. In an effort to tackle this pressing issue, the MedRAP team engaged in discussions regarding adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) issues with key stakeholders in the district, including the office of Council Chairperson, the District Education Board Secretary, and the District Health Office. The team emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of teenage pregnancy...

Brian Namakobo, photo by Otis Mangwende Hey... Today let's talk about Mental Health. I was once sad and thought the world was coming to an end, all I could see was a me and my shadow, I was drained, weak and teary, voices in my head "JUST END IT, WHO ARE YOU ARE? NO BODY CARES ABOUT YOU?" they said. I had all the options and reasons to end my life. It all started on social media on one of my personal pages, I was really brutalized, mocked and insulted for a post that was just explaining how I felt which read [Voices in my head]. I died a little bit but I chose life and one day I received a phone call strange from one lady from MISA Zambia who said she was doing a research on the Zambian Bloggers to cut short, yes I am a [blogger] As if she knew what I was going through. She asked me questions relating to cyber bullying, My responses could and couldn't have been exactly how I felt at that time but talking about it brought relief in my heart. She ended on a Question ...

1st December, 2022 Fani Manda, speaking to Journalists at Kazungula old border ground . By Brian Namakobo "Today Kazungula District joined the rest of the country in the commemoration of the world AIDS day." While having a beautiful memorable day, Fani Manda a Kazungula resident cheered the hundreds of people that  gathered at the event as she shared her testimony that she is HIV positive and living happily. She recalled that back in the year 2019, she had some health challenges and visited the Clinic for medical check ups, it was then when she discovered that she had the virus. "After I visited the clinic I found DAPP TCE counselors who helped me through and guided me of which I was happy with the way I was handled." she added Ms. Manda said later there came a man who proposed to marry her but  she turned him down because of her status.  She added that the man insisted that he was okay with her status and would marry her. In the process she got pregnant and on tw...