Business
Malu Lusadisu, From My Mum’s Cooking Lessons in Kinshasa to Ruby’s Restaurant in England.
Meet Malu – Chef, Entrepreneur, and Heart Behind Ruby’s
Born in Kinshasa, the bustling capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malu moved to London as a child and has called the southeast of England home for the past 17 years. It’s where he built both his family life and his dream — Ruby’s, a restaurant named after his daughter.
“I’ve dedicated a large part of my life to cooking. It’s my passion,” he says. “Most of my happiest childhood memories are tied to cooking for my family.”
Though his professional journey included running multiple businesses in England — even a car repair shop — Malu always came back to the kitchen. Cooking wasn’t just a career option. It was the dream.
When Ruby’s was founded, his daughter was just about to be born — a time filled with uncertainty and excitement. “It was challenging… starting a business and preparing for a child at the same time,” Malu recalls. “But we’re a family-run place, and we’ve managed to find our rhythm.”
He reflects on his youth in London, remembering the long periods spent wondering what path to take. The answer came in the form of food, family, and a quiet fire that still drives him. “Every day, I go home tired, but I’m already thinking about tomorrow — the dishes, the people, the next moment.”
Ruby’s isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a story of resilience, roots, and real passion — served daily. “Here, we serve the African, Caribbean, Polish, and other communities.”, he indicated.
Here, we serve as well the African Caribbean and Polish community and more.
At Ruby’s, we are successfully trying to be inclusive and slowly but surely, we have started to gain the trust of the Lutonians.
Africa
Africa Must Act Decisively to Defeat Cholera !
Africa Must Act Decisively to Defeat Cholera
Cholera remains Africa’s most urgent public health threat, yet it is a preventable disease. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reports that since the beginning of 2025, 23 countries have recorded nearly 240,000 cases and more than 5,200 deaths. Alarmingly, fatalities this year have already exceeded the total number recorded in 2024.
This is not just a health crisis — it is a crisis of inequality, infrastructure, and political will. Inadequate access to clean water and sanitation, compounded by conflict and climate change, continues to fuel outbreaks. Communities across Sudan, Chad and South Sudan, for example, are facing accelerated transmission amid displacement and fragile health systems.
But there is reason for cautious optimism. On August 26 in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa CDC and the World Health Organization launched a Continental Cholera Response Plan — a six-month initiative that seeks to eliminate the disease by 2030. Championing the plan is Zambia’s president, Hakainde Hichilema, who has mobilised commitments from African Heads of State for stronger investment, cross-border cooperation, and vaccine access.
The plan prioritises rapid, coordinated responses through a joint incident management team, backed by both technical expertise and political leadership. Crucially, it will also establish an African Continental Task Force on Cholera Control to align countries with global targets and strengthen national preparedness.
Africa has defeated public health threats before, from Ebola to COVID-19. Cholera should not continue to claim lives in the 21st century. With decisive leadership, investment in water and sanitation, and continental solidarity, Africa can move closer to a cholera-free future. The cost of inaction, measured in thousands of preventable deaths, is simply too high.
Africa
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