Kas

Researcher | Economist | Outdoorsman |

[Kas @KChituta24]

@FMwenge I can see the twin towers close to Tanzania Revenue Authority. That should be Dar es Salaam.

[Kas @KChituta24]

@shukoz That's a spot on observation. To divert from the economic theory that we have been taught almost seems taboo. All the books that we use to teach economics have been written based on experience from the "West".
That's why we have no strong leading thought leaders in economics.

[Kas @KChituta24]

It seems like everyone, except African countries, are at liberty to experiment with their "Economics". There are any developed countries "printing money" to stabilise or stimulate their economies through quantitative easing (by creating electronic reserves to buy govt bonds).

[Kas @KChituta24]

After SB64 in Bonn, different experts gathered in London for it's annual climate week (LCAW). And 2 weeks before LCAW, the UK govt consulted on their version of CBAM, starting 2027, which adds to emerging unilateral measures that will affect Africa's industrialisation efforts.

[Mwaba Mwila Adventures @mwilaadventure]

Zambia is beautiful.

Breathtaking view overlooking the North Swaka Forest from the Mount Mumpu bat cave.

We are still taking bookings for Mount Mumpu!

4th-7th July 2026.

DM For booking link!

#mountainclimbing #climbing #mountains #mountaineering #mountain

[Kas @KChituta24]

A lot of countries are currently struggling with this phenomenon! An economy can have very healthy macros and still be doing badly because of global instability unstable. A single shock like an el-nino or closure of the strait of Hormuz can cripple a healthy economy.

[Kas @KChituta24]

If there is one thing history of economic thought shows us is that Econ is largely Western based. I started reading literature on decolonising the global financial architecture, and it has changed how I view things like intl reserves ($), debt and the credit rating system, etc.

[Kas @KChituta24]

Touched some grass and a few animals this weekend.

[Kas @KChituta24]

It takes a lot to move from a 3000'er to a 5000'er peak, especially when you're doing 3 peaks at the same time. Later this year, a Zambian team of mountaineers that I have assembled for the Big 5 tour, will begin our attempt to summit Africa's 5 highest peaks. #Zambiakuchalo

[Kas @KChituta24]

Proactiveness would really take Zambia a long way. A Super El-Nino has been predicted in 2026, the strongest in 150 years, but we are yet to see strategies to navigate such a huge crisis. Then when loadshedding, droughts, famine and soaring food prices hit us, GRZ will blame God.

[Kas @KChituta24]

@Lammie_Art01 Thank you!

[Kas @KChituta24]

Exactly! I struggled with hiking and mountaineering when I had a full-time job. Things changed drastically when I became a Consultant and Remote worker. I am now able to hike more in a month, go on long excursions within and outside the country.

[Lammie_Art @Lammie_Art01]

No one talks about how full-time jobs quietly erase your hobbies

[Bloomberg @business]

Zimbabwe banned foreign companies and individuals from small-scale gold mining in a move aimed at protecting local jobs and benefiting the domestic economy https://t.co/krESfo9MDw

[Kas @KChituta24]

@MunaMudenda Kampala Road traffic lights in the CBD.

[The Rapid Response Africa @responds24]

UPDATE: Tanzania, Zambia and China have launched a $1.4B modernization project for the 1,860km TAZARA railway corridor.

The project will upgrade TAZARA into a Modernized Cape Gauge standard, covering 975km in Tanzania and 885km in Zambia.

Upgrades include 34 modern locomotives, 760 freight wagons, 18 passenger coaches and 2 modern passenger trains.

The overhaul aims to raise TAZARA’s freight capacity to at least 2.4M tonnes annually.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

🇨🇬🇿🇲🇿🇼🇲🇱The 20th century was shaped by who controlled oil.

The 21st century will be shaped by who controls cobalt, copper, and lithium.

Africa has seen this movie before... different resources, same dynamic.

Something needs to change.

[Jack Prandelli @jackprandelli]

Critical minerals are the new oil.

Africa is the new Gulf concentrated reserves, weak central states, mobile capital, three superpowers competing for offtake.

Cobalt in DRC.
Copper in Zambia.
Lithium in Zimbabwe and Mali.

The scramble doesn't change the doctrine.
Just the commodity.

Source:the economist

[Kas @KChituta24]

But they said we were primitive when our forefathers built homes like that 🤔

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Sakan is a traditional Japanese plastering method that uses clay, sand, and straw over a bamboo lattice to create durable walls that naturally regulate humidity and stabilize indoor conditions.

[Kas @KChituta24]

Merci Yaoundé 🙏🏿

[Kas @KChituta24]

It's times like this when I am reminded that death is a robber and really cruel. Nchindikwa was one of few people I could count on to summit Africa's highest peaks with. @emmanuelstax do remember the conversations and plans we had for Africa when we submitted Mt Mulanje? MHSRIEP

[Africa First @AfricaFirsts]

Highest Mountains in Africa ⛰️

1. Mount Kilimanjaro 🇹🇿- 5,895 meters

2. Mt Kenya 🇰🇪 - 5,199m

3. Mount Stanley 🇺🇬/🇨🇩 - 5,109m

4. Mount Speke 🇺🇬/🇨🇩 - 4,890m

5. Mount Baker 🇺🇬/🇨🇩 - 4,844m

6. Mount Emin 🇨🇩/🇺🇬 - 4,798m

7. Mount Gessi 🇺🇬/🇨🇩 - 4,715m...... Show more