Mike Mwenda

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Kariba, world’s largest man-made dam on the brink of collapse

Kariba, world’s largest man-made dam on the brink of collapse

The Kariba Dam lies on the Zambezi River, straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, and is the world’s largest manmade reservoir by capacity. It is aging, raising grave concerns such as the possibility of chemical reactions occurring, as well as seepages and cracks on its wall forming. The dam is also vulnerable to earthquakes

The Barefeet Theatre. Zambian street children regain their right to play

The Barefeet Theatre. Zambian street children regain their right to play

The Barefeet Theatre group organises outreach events and workshops to help vulnerable children participate in creative activities through art, dance, music and storytelling. They are designed to help youths express themselves, gain valuable information and ultimately prevent them from living on the streets. This is how children’s lives are changed in the Zambian capital of