Jailing of Lusambo good lesson
ESTERDAY, former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo was sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labour for assaulting a National Democratic Congress member of Luanshya during a by-election in…
Cage forest reserves encroachers
WHEN he paid a courtesy call on Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary Augustine Kasongo, Minister of Green Economy and Environment Mike Mposha warned of severe consequences against people who encroach on…
Digital tourism marketing great move
TOURISM is vital for Zambia in that it significantly contributes to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by generating revenue through accommodation, transportation, food services, and other related sectors. It…
Free education needs support of private sector
THE introduction of free education by the UPND government in 2022 resulted in a lot of children that previously could not afford to pay school fees trooping back to classrooms.…
UN accolades on Govt well deserved
LAST rainy season, Zambia experienced the worst drought in about four decades, which has had profound social and economic impacts on the country and its citizens. The drought led to…
Investment in education critical to addressing poverty
WITHIN three months of being elected into office, UPND announced it would introduce free education from primary to secondary school. And, in keeping with that promise, the new government introduced…
Govt’s commitment to democracy commendable
SPEAKING on ZNBC’s Sunday Interview, British High Commissioner to Zambia Nicolas Woolley described Zambia as a beacon of democracy, noting that despite democracy being under pressure globally, the country has…
Paying minimum wages a must
IN ANY country, the importance of domestic workers, shopkeepers and general workers cannot be overstated due to innumerable reasons. Domestic workers play a crucial role in households by performing tasks…
Listening hallmark of good leadership
LISTENING to people on the ground is the hallmark of good leadership. It is a crucial skill for effective leadership, especially when it comes to understanding the needs and challenges…
FRA’s assurance beacon of hope
BY THE end of January this year, it had become clear that Zambia would experience widespread crop failure due to the prolonged dry spell. And so when President Hakainde Hichilema…