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…
Let’s reforest our country
TREES are an important component of the environment which we all live in. Trees give off oxygen, which we all need to breathe. They reduce the amount of storm water…
President Hakainde Hichilema with WHO Director General Tedros during the 2023 International Public Health Conference (CPHIA) in Lusaka.
Investing in public health key
THE appeal by President Hakainde Hichilema to World Health Organisation to consider Zambia as a manufacturing hub for the cholera vaccine is highly commendable and demonstrates his resolve and that…
Presidential foreign engagements vital
SINCE ascending to power in August 2021, President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an assertive approach to pursuing economic diplomacy through international engagements. Through foreign engagements, President Hichilema has rekindled relations…
Zambia needs quality roads
ROAD infrastructure is a very important public asset. Society relies on a good road system as the basis to access jobs, healthcare, education and social connections. It is a crucial…
Chiefs deserve better palaces
IT IS often said that traditional leaders and Government are partners in development because they have a great deal of power and influence in communities. Chiefs have jurisdiction over vast…
Economic diplomacy agenda commendable
THE engagements which President Hakainde Hichilema has held in Germany are progressive for the country and underscore the importance of economic diplomacy which the New Dawn administration has been pursuing…
Investing in solar progressive
ZAMBIA has traditionally relied on hydro power generated from some of its water bodies like Lake Kariba, Kafue Gorge Lower, and waterfalls found in certain parts of the country. The…