Zambia: Zambia's 2026 Election – Performance, Pressure, and Political Reality

As Zambia moves toward its 2026 general election, the contest is increasingly being framed not as a clash of ideologies, but as a national assessment of performance, expectations, and credibility. At the centre of this judgment is President Hakainde Hichilema, whose first term has been defined by economic stabilisation, fiscal tightening, and efforts to restore…

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Pope Leo says culture of ‘profit and performance’ is hurting young people’s mental health.

Pope Leo says culture of ‘profit and performance’ is hurting young people’s mental health.

BARCELONA (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV urged healthcare systems Tuesday (June 9) to prioritize mental health as he reflected on how society often silences pain and vulnerability, which especially harms the psychological well-being of young people. The pope made the remarks while answering questions by Spanish youth during a prayer vigil at the Lluís Companys…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 review: looks like a regular phone with an exquisitely thin design, has top-tier performance, but is very pricey and lacks S Pen support (Sam Rutherford/Engadget)

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ExxonMobil cuts capex, lifts free cash flow in resilient Q1 performance

Shorouk Express Economy Materials 4 May 2025 09:23 (UTC +04:00) ExxonMobil reported first-quarter 2025 earnings of $7.7 billion, with free cash flow rising 11% from the previous quarter to $8.8 billion. The company highlighted strong operational performance, disciplined capital spending, and continued shareholder returns, despite a year-on-year decline in overall cash flow. …

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