Chisanga Puta Chekwe
@chekwe.bsky.social
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On this day in 1871, journalist Henry Morton Stanley famously found the missing explorer David Livingstone in Ujiji, western Tanzania, marking a significant moment in exploration history. It has been falsely claimed that his first words to the missing missionary were, "Dr Livingstone, I presume?'
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
On this day in 1871, journalist Henry Morton Stanley famously found the missing explorer David Livingstone in Ujiji, western Tanzania, marking a significant moment in exploration history. It has been falsely claimed that his first words to the missing missionary were, "Dr Livingstone, I presume?'
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"My name is Max, I'm 11 years old, my family is Jewish.
I go to school here in Pasadena, at my school they teach us to be upstanders,
And I'm here to stand up for the kids in Palestine that shouldn't have to die in this genocide."
👏🏻
I go to school here in Pasadena, at my school they teach us to be upstanders,
And I'm here to stand up for the kids in Palestine that shouldn't have to die in this genocide."
👏🏻
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"My name is Max, I'm 11 years old, my family is Jewish.
I go to school here in Pasadena, at my school they teach us to be upstanders,
And I'm here to stand up for the kids in Palestine that shouldn't have to die in this genocide."
👏🏻
I go to school here in Pasadena, at my school they teach us to be upstanders,
And I'm here to stand up for the kids in Palestine that shouldn't have to die in this genocide."
👏🏻
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This is how it's done
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
This is how it's done
Sophie Gable reports that third place candidate in the recent New York mayoral race, Curtis Sliwa, claims he was offered $10 million to drop out of the race, with a view to boosting Andrew Cuomo’s chances against Zohran Mamdani. Despite this, Mamdani was elected with 50.4% of the vote .
November 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Sophie Gable reports that third place candidate in the recent New York mayoral race, Curtis Sliwa, claims he was offered $10 million to drop out of the race, with a view to boosting Andrew Cuomo’s chances against Zohran Mamdani. Despite this, Mamdani was elected with 50.4% of the vote .
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USA Photo of the year
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
USA Photo of the year
President Isaac Herzog of Israel is scheduled to make a 2 day state visit to Zambia on November 10.
The visit follows the Zambian president’s state visit to Israel in June 2023.
The Israeli Embassy in Lusaka was reopened in August 2025 after a 52-year hiatus.
The visit follows the Zambian president’s state visit to Israel in June 2023.
The Israeli Embassy in Lusaka was reopened in August 2025 after a 52-year hiatus.
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
President Isaac Herzog of Israel is scheduled to make a 2 day state visit to Zambia on November 10.
The visit follows the Zambian president’s state visit to Israel in June 2023.
The Israeli Embassy in Lusaka was reopened in August 2025 after a 52-year hiatus.
The visit follows the Zambian president’s state visit to Israel in June 2023.
The Israeli Embassy in Lusaka was reopened in August 2025 after a 52-year hiatus.
Masomo Education Foundation is honoured to acknowledge a generous gift from the Raizi & George Fleischmann Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto.
We are grateful for their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for young people from low-income families in Zambia.
We are grateful for their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for young people from low-income families in Zambia.
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Masomo Education Foundation is honoured to acknowledge a generous gift from the Raizi & George Fleischmann Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto.
We are grateful for their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for young people from low-income families in Zambia.
We are grateful for their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for young people from low-income families in Zambia.
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In response to labour shortages, Denmark has a new policy that welcomes more foreign workers in sectors such as hospitality. The list of countries from which these workers may come excludes the entire African continent. So much for equal opportunity!
In response to labour shortages, Denmark has a new policy that welcomes more foreign workers in sectors such as hospitality. The list of countries from which these workers may come excludes the entire African continent. So much for equal opportunity!
August 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
@hadassahbulaway.bsky.social
In response to labour shortages, Denmark has a new policy that welcomes more foreign workers in sectors such as hospitality. The list of countries from which these workers may come excludes the entire African continent. So much for equal opportunity!
In response to labour shortages, Denmark has a new policy that welcomes more foreign workers in sectors such as hospitality. The list of countries from which these workers may come excludes the entire African continent. So much for equal opportunity!
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If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
May 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If a foreign adversary snuck into our Federal budget and cut science research and education the way we’re cutting it ourselves — strategically undermining America’s long-term health, wealth, and security — we would likely consider it an act of war.
Robert P. Burke, a retired 4 star navy admiral, has been found guilty of bribery. Burke, former vice chief of naval operations, was found guilty of steering work to a New York company in 2021 in exchange for a $500,000-a-year postretirement job.
May 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Robert P. Burke, a retired 4 star navy admiral, has been found guilty of bribery. Burke, former vice chief of naval operations, was found guilty of steering work to a New York company in 2021 in exchange for a $500,000-a-year postretirement job.
Congratulations to Wazingwa Mugala, Mwape Musonda, Rabecca Chinji, Valerie Gardner Makasa, Sam Aiken, and Robert Simazuo on their selection as Masomo Education Foundation scholars. The scholars will continue to study engineering, business, medicine, and nursing at Tier 1 Zambian universities.
May 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Congratulations to Wazingwa Mugala, Mwape Musonda, Rabecca Chinji, Valerie Gardner Makasa, Sam Aiken, and Robert Simazuo on their selection as Masomo Education Foundation scholars. The scholars will continue to study engineering, business, medicine, and nursing at Tier 1 Zambian universities.
On this day in 1954, lawyer Thurgood Marshall scored a landmark victory when the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. One wonders how today's Supreme Court would rule on this matter.
May 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On this day in 1954, lawyer Thurgood Marshall scored a landmark victory when the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. One wonders how today's Supreme Court would rule on this matter.
On this day in 1954, lawyer Thurgood Marshall scored a landmark victory when the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. One wonders how today's Supreme Court would rule on this matter.
May 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
On this day in 1954, lawyer Thurgood Marshall scored a landmark victory when the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. One wonders how today's Supreme Court would rule on this matter.
Copper prices rose significantly on the London Metal Exchange on Tuesday, buoyed by a sharp drop in the USD. The benchmark 3 month copper contract rose 0.8% to USD9,265.50 per metric tonne, briefly reaching USD9,319.50 the highest level since April 4, 2025.
April 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Copper prices rose significantly on the London Metal Exchange on Tuesday, buoyed by a sharp drop in the USD. The benchmark 3 month copper contract rose 0.8% to USD9,265.50 per metric tonne, briefly reaching USD9,319.50 the highest level since April 4, 2025.
On this day in 1912, the British luxury passenger liner Titanic sank en route to New York City from Southampton in England. The ship, previously described as "unsinkable" struck an iceberg during its maiden voyage. 1,500 people died.
April 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
On this day in 1912, the British luxury passenger liner Titanic sank en route to New York City from Southampton in England. The ship, previously described as "unsinkable" struck an iceberg during its maiden voyage. 1,500 people died.
Namibia’s government has announced visa reform measures designed to demonstrate the value of reciprocity in international affairs.
Americans must now obtain entry visas, a shift from the previous visa-free regime. Over 500 Americans will be deported if they don't comply with the new law.
Americans must now obtain entry visas, a shift from the previous visa-free regime. Over 500 Americans will be deported if they don't comply with the new law.
April 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Namibia’s government has announced visa reform measures designed to demonstrate the value of reciprocity in international affairs.
Americans must now obtain entry visas, a shift from the previous visa-free regime. Over 500 Americans will be deported if they don't comply with the new law.
Americans must now obtain entry visas, a shift from the previous visa-free regime. Over 500 Americans will be deported if they don't comply with the new law.
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Criminals deserve due process because due process is literally how we determine whether someone is, *in fact*, a criminal
April 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Criminals deserve due process because due process is literally how we determine whether someone is, *in fact*, a criminal
Reuters reports that OPEC has revised its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025 downward by 150,000 barrels per day, citing weaker-than-expected first-quarter data and the impact of U.S. trade tariffs. OPEC now projects global economic growth at 3%, down from its previous estimate of 3.1%
April 15, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Reuters reports that OPEC has revised its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025 downward by 150,000 barrels per day, citing weaker-than-expected first-quarter data and the impact of U.S. trade tariffs. OPEC now projects global economic growth at 3%, down from its previous estimate of 3.1%
Yahoo Finance reports that Zambia will resume construction of a USD320 million power line project connecting its electricity grid with East Africa. The project, expected to be completed in 2028, will enhance regional energy trade and improve electricity supply.
April 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Yahoo Finance reports that Zambia will resume construction of a USD320 million power line project connecting its electricity grid with East Africa. The project, expected to be completed in 2028, will enhance regional energy trade and improve electricity supply.
Adam Lynch of AlterNet suggests that 75% of 179 Venezuelans sitting in prison by virtue of the Alien Enemies Act may have no criminal records at all. And most of the 22% who do have criminal records, were convicted for non-violent offenses like theft, shoplifting and trespassing.
April 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Adam Lynch of AlterNet suggests that 75% of 179 Venezuelans sitting in prison by virtue of the Alien Enemies Act may have no criminal records at all. And most of the 22% who do have criminal records, were convicted for non-violent offenses like theft, shoplifting and trespassing.
With recent talk about the US giving land to "victimised" White farmers from South Africa, it may be useful to recall a precedent from Zambia. In 2005 then President Levy Mwanawasa granted refugee status to 200 white Zimbabwean farmers.
April 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
With recent talk about the US giving land to "victimised" White farmers from South Africa, it may be useful to recall a precedent from Zambia. In 2005 then President Levy Mwanawasa granted refugee status to 200 white Zimbabwean farmers.
The Washington Post reports that the Trump administration admits to wrongly deporting a Maryland immigrant to a Salvadoran prison, but is unable to rescue him.
The government blames “an administrative error” for the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant married to a U.S. citizen.
The government blames “an administrative error” for the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant married to a U.S. citizen.
April 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The Washington Post reports that the Trump administration admits to wrongly deporting a Maryland immigrant to a Salvadoran prison, but is unable to rescue him.
The government blames “an administrative error” for the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant married to a U.S. citizen.
The government blames “an administrative error” for the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant married to a U.S. citizen.
Applications are coming in for the 2025 Masomo Education Foundation scholarships. I cant wait to find out who will be selected by the independent selection committee led by Mr Peter Wallace, former secretary of the Treasury Board of Canada.
March 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Applications are coming in for the 2025 Masomo Education Foundation scholarships. I cant wait to find out who will be selected by the independent selection committee led by Mr Peter Wallace, former secretary of the Treasury Board of Canada.
The Masomo Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Wallace as Chair of this year’s selection committee. Under Peter’s leadership, this committee will ensure a fair and transparent process that aligns with our commitment to merit-based selection of scholars.
March 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM
The Masomo Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Peter Wallace as Chair of this year’s selection committee. Under Peter’s leadership, this committee will ensure a fair and transparent process that aligns with our commitment to merit-based selection of scholars.