VOSESA has conducted a cross-national study on civic service and volunteering in five southern African countries: Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The study focused on the form and extent of civic service programmes in these countries.  Read article

This research demonstrates how different actors in the South African region are co-operating to address the human development challenges in the five countries - Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The service initiatives reported on contribute to developing knowledge and good practice, and demonstrate the role that service and volunteering can play in promoting the achievement of national social development goals and priorities.   Read article

Chiengi District, Zambia: Zambia has mobilized volunteers to help the Luapula provincial health administration curb cholera cases that have risen to 105 and left 5 dead in Chiengi District of the province, Times of Zambia reported on Tuesday.  Read article

The broad development objectives of this programme are to build capacity for the use and adaptation of innovative agricultural practices; enhance and support the growth of small to medium enterprises and facilitate the adaptation of relevant training curriculum to meet demands of new skills through volunteer exchange programme between Asia and Africa.  Read article

Lusaka, Zambia: The Zambian government says it is committed to promoting the spirit of volunteerism and supporting initiatives aimed at empowering the community for national development.   Read article