Tag: Politics

  • Understanding Zambia: History and Reflections Pt III

    Understanding Zambia: History and Reflections Pt III

    In February’s segment I wrote a little bit about the history of Zambia, and I touched on nationalization. I wanted to return to that point in today’s reflection on Zambia. Now, public opinion maintains that Kaunda’s decision to nationalize the copper mines was more political than economic. He was advised on multiple fronts that the…

  • Understanding Zambia: History and Reflections Pt. II

    Understanding Zambia: History and Reflections Pt. II

    In January’s segment on Zambia and Zambian History, I wrote about Zambia’s development as a country under colonial rule, and simplified its path through its transition to independence. In this section I’d like to talk more about the next phase of Zambian History – particularly it’s evolution as a free country, and some of it’s…