Crime has no hiding place
ZAMBIA is a country built on laws, and those laws are meant to protect every citizen. But too often, some people choose to ignore them, believing they can get away…
Peaceful democratic engagement crucial
ZAMBIA is at an important moment in its democratic journey, and the need for peaceful, responsible and mature political engagement has never been greater. Elections inevitably generate strong emotions. Victories…
Welcome, observe, judge fairly
ELECTION observation is a valuable tool for improving the quality of elections. This is because observers help build public confidence in the honesty of electoral processes. The nation is entering…
Gradual end to loadshedding era
OVER the past couple of years, Zambia has been on the move towards securing energy sufficiency and send the era of load-shedding into the annals. The commissioning of the Chisamba…
There is no honour in a stolen title
A UNIVERSITY is built on a simple but sacred covenant, which is that knowledge must be earned, truth must be pursued and excellence must be recognised only after it has…
Corruption should not mar polls
THE warning sounded by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) could not be more timely or urgent. ACC Director General Daphne Chabu’s assurance that the law will be enforced with “total, blind…
Policing, professionalism culture of democracy
AS ZAMBIA’S Police Public Complaints Commission (PPCC) marks its tenth anniversary, the reflections shared by Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa deserve strong endorsement. His assertion that effective policing can only…
Silent threat we cannot ignore
TRAPPED in our daily routines, it is easy to overlook the quiet signals our bodies send. Rushing from one commitment to another – work deadlines, family responsibilities, social obligations –…
In death, leaders still teach us
THERE are moments when a nation pauses. Moments when the passing of a leader who touched millions calls for reflection. The burial of Ngwenyama Inkosi Yamakhosi Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV…
Corruption not a political ideology
AS ZAMBIA steadily strengthens its democratic institutions and heads towards the August 2026 elections, one principle must remain beyond debate: corruption is a crime, not a political belief. In these…