Investing in people, not subsidies
THE recent reports by ZIPAR and UNUWIDER have once again underscored a truth that we, as a people, would do well to embrace: subsidies on fuel and energy are not…
Legacy of unity, service
YESTERDAY, Zambia bade farewell to a gallant son of the soil, Matiya Ngalande. The funeral of this veteran politician and freedom fighter offered more than just the opportunity for solemn…
Private sector key to Zambia’s growth
NATIONAL development cannot be achieved without strong private sector participation. Speaking at the launch of the Sustainable Business Initiative (SBI), Presidential Delivery Unit head Kusobile Kamwambi underscored this message, adding…
Preparing for retirement must begin early
THE announcement by Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba that Government is considering raising the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) partial withdrawal from 20 percent to as much…
When prices fall, consumers rise
SPECIAL Assistant to President Hakainde Hichilema for Policy Compliance Joseph Lungu is right to attribute economic factors like declining inflation and the stabilised Kwacha that has triggered price reductions to…
Let’s embrace culture of repaying loans
MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane has reminded Zambians of a very important truth: loans and grants given by Government are not free gifts. They are meant to…
Charcoal ban: timely measure to serve forests
THE announcement by Minister of Green Economy and Environment Mike Mposha that Government has stepped up measures to phase out charcoal production by promoting coal briquettes as an alternative source…
Illegal mining must be eradicated permanently
REPORTS coming out of Kaaluba area in Mufumbwe District are worrisome. Barely weeks after the Zambia Army flushed out thousands of illegal miners from Kikonge Gold Mine, the same actors…
Zambia on the rise
THE year 2026 has begun on a positive note for Zambia. Just over a week ago, the nation celebrated a milestone in the education sector, achieving a 70 percent pass…
Building on tourism gains for economic diversification
THE Government deserves recognition for the sustained gains in Zambia’s tourism sector, which has continued to show resilience and promise in the post-COVID period. The latest figures released by Minister…