‎Sugar: The silent enemy of health and aging | WestMac Media

‎By Dr Aaron Mujajati

‎We often think of sugar as just a sweet treat, but science shows it can quietly damage our bodies in ways we don’t notice until it’s too late.

Build robust, scalable systems Zambian youth edges African entrepreneurs | WestMac Media

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A Zambian youth addressed the inaugural Africa Week 2026 Youth Forum at UNESCO on May 20, challenging a new generation of African entrepreneurs to move beyond basic project implementation toward building robust, scalable systems.

‎Call for Applications: ESA Regional Youth Exchange on SRHR | WestMac Media ‎

 

‎𝗖all for 𝗖ertified 𝗧rainers, 𝗖oaches and 𝗠entors | WestMac Media ‎ ‎ ‎

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 25th May 2026

‎Are you passionate about empowering local enterprises, strengthening supplier ecosystems, and contributing to inclusive economic growth? If your answer is yes, we would love to hear from you.

Why Zambia still has no indigenous corporate giants after 62 Years | WestMac Media

‎By Kumbukilani Phiri

‎Here is something we rarely discuss honestly and in depth.

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‎Have we ever stopped to ask ourselves why, 62 years after gaining political independence, Zambia still struggles to point to truly world-class indigenous companies dominating our economy across major sectors?

‎Understanding menopause in the corporate and professional environment | WestMac Media ‎

‎By Dr Aaron Mujajati

‎Menopause, a natural biological transition, often intersects with women’s peak career years, yet remains under-discussed in corporate spaces. Its impact extends beyond physical health, influencing workplace performance, leadership opportunities, and organizational culture. 

5 reasons some beneficiaries were removed from the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programme | WestMac Media ‎

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) has noted public concerns regarding the removal of some beneficiaries from the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programme.

‎ECOSOC youth forum concludes in New York | WestMac Media ‎

The 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum has concluded at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, bringing to a close several days of engagement between young people, governments and development partners on advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Tropical Cyclone Freddy: eye opener for youth participation in disaster risk reduction and management │WestMac Media

Image credit: Malawi Redcross Society

By Winston Muleba

The long-term contributions of a country's youthful population are essential to its economic and demographic stability. Youth, who often make up the majority of the workforce, are expected to provide fresh and updated skills that will assist the nation's workforce.

ADVERT: Mandela Washington Fellowship call for applications | WestMac Media

Attention! Mandela Washington Fellowship 2023 application will go live on Tuesday, August 16.

Call for concept notes for innovative projects | WestMac Media

The National Technology Business Centre (NTBC) hereby invites eligible applicants to submit applications for funding under the Technology Business Development Fund (TBDF). 

Open Call: Peak Youth and Making a Living Workshop | WestMac Media

Are you aged 18 - 30 and willing to share your experiences of and aspirations for work? Will you come join us for a workshop in Cambridge, UK in April 2019? 

Call for Participation: IATI Research Challenge for Journalists | WestMac Media

Deadline: December 20, 2018 

UNDP and UNESCO have launched the IATI Research Challenge for Journalists. 

Call for Applications: Swiss – Sub-Saharan Africa Business Development Program | WestMac Media

Deadline: 31st October, 2018  

If you are an entrepreneur or a startup from an Sub-Saharan African innovation hub in the field of Mobile health, Pharmacometrics, Innovative Financing or Digital Humanities then join the Swiss Sub-Saharan business development program. 

Open Call: Global Ambassador - Better Tomorrow Movement | WestMac Media

If you are an aspiring videographer, photographer, writer or storyteller

that wants to use your skill set to share inspiring stories of young social impact creators in your community and bring them to light in an engaging way, then this program is a great fit for you!

Call for Applications: UNFPA Youth Training | WestMac Media

This is an exciting opportunity for an engaged youth leader. Please share widely. 

Call for Applications: GoalKeepers Youth Action Accelerator | WestMac Media

Deadline: October 31, 2018

Are you a youth activist or youth-led organization in Africa working to address local development challenges related to poverty, hunger, health and well-being, education, gender equality and water and sanitation? 

Call for Applications: Youthled Social Entrepreneurship Solutions Addressing Development Challenges Affecting Youths in Africa | WestMac Media

UN Women partners with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to conduct a challenge and award grant financing to help African youth entrepreneurs to develop and implement their innovative solutions that address SDG challenges in their communities, especially those targeted at bridging the gender gap in their countries. 

Call for Projects: UEFA Foundation for Children | WestMac Media

On 13 August, the UEFA Foundation for Children launched its 2018 call for projects that seek to promote children’s fundamental rights across the globe. 

MultiChoice reveals 20 future filmmakers chosen from Southern Africa, see their names | WestMac Media

MultiChoice Africa is delighted to reveal the 60 hopefuls who have been chosen to be the first students of the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy!