THE role of the opposition in a multi-party democracy like ours can never be overstated. Apart from ensuring accountability and transparency by scrutinising government policies and actions, opposition parties have…

THE Government’s decision to introduce travel and tourism as a stand-alone subject in secondary schools is yet another milestone in Zambia’s education system. For years, our education system has been…

THE story of Morris Phiri and Olis Chikupa is heartwarming. It is one of patience, resilience, and sacrifice. For four and three years, respectively, these two young health professionals volunteered…

THE peace that we are enjoying ahead of the elections is not by chance. It is the result of steady leadership, especially from President Hakainde Hichilema, whose style of governance…

NUMBERS on a budget sheet or speeches at a rally mean little if they do not translate into tangible improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens. This is the central…

LAND is one of Zambia’s most valuable resources, yet its potential remains underutilised due to weak administration systems, fragmented governance and insecure tenure. President Hakainde Hichilema’s call for strengthened land…

YESTERDAY, during a courtesy call on Senior Chief Nzamane in Eastern Province, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Nocholas Phiri revealed that Government will build 90 palaces…

THE Government’s decision to extend operating hours for businesses, markets and bus stations to a 24-hour schedule is a welcome move. It cannot be denied that limited working hours slow…

YESTERDAY, travellers from Chingola and Chililabombwe in Copperbelt Province were left stranded after Kakoso Bridge collapsed due to heavy rains. The area experienced a heavy downpour on Saturday night, which…