ATI testament of State’s commitment to transparency
YESTERDAY President Hakainde Hichilema vouchsafed Zambians an early Christmas gift in the form of an end-of-year press conference. We call it a gift because we believe the press conference came…
Our problems not unique, but solutions must be
WITHOUT doubt, the world today stands on the edge of a precipice, pushed by two events that no-one could have predicted a few years ago – COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine…
France, Zambia partnerships welcome
YESTERDAY, France committed to help Zambia with €23 million for water and sanitation, direct budget support and sustainable forest management among other things. Speaking when she paid a courtesy call…
Stronger structures needed in face of climate change
AS THE impacts of climate change continue to manifest around the world, it is becoming increasingly critical for countries like Zambia to implement robust climate adaptation programmes. Zambia is vulnerable…
Safe havens critical in fight against GBV
EVEN though Zambia has made significant strides in combating gender-based violence (GBV) and early marriages, the two vices continue to pose a significant threat to the well-being and potential of…
Call to end child labour for everyone
THE Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s disclosure that it has put in place several interventions to curb child labour in the country is gratifying.Child labour remains a big problem…
Use CDF grants for intended purpose
MONZE District Council vicechairperson Abel Hachambwa’s call to beneficiaries of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) grants to utilise the funds wisely and for the intended economic activities is timely. As Mr…
Inclusive early childhood learning centres good start
THE revelation that the European Union (EU) will this coming year roll out a K1.2 billion programme on early childhood education and development in Luapula and NorthWestern provinces which will…
Men should help wives access maternal health care
CHIEF Chikanta’s decision to fine two men in his chiefdom for not supporting and allowing their pregnant wives to access maternal health services at health facilities is highly commendable. Maternal…
Seseli: Never again
WE STAND with the nation, and the people of Chingola in particular, over the tragedy at Seseli, where about 31 people, including boys, were buried alive while trying to salvage…