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…
Calling radio stations back to basics
CALLS by Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) for radio stations to avoid featuring guests whose message cannot be substantiated must be taken with the seriousness they deserve. Some radio stations have…
70% pass rate: Victory for sound policy
ZAMBIA has crossed a historic threshold in its educational journey. For the first time in the nation’s history, the Grade 12 examination pass rate has surpassed the 70 percent mark.…
Delimitation bringing development closer
ZAMBIA is on the verge of an important transformation. The delimitation of constituencies, combined with the enhanced Constituency Development Fund (CDF), is set to drive bottom‑up growth and redefine how…
Act 13: Step toward stability, inclusion
WHEN President Hakainde Hichilema assented to Bill 7 on December 18, 2025, following its passage by the National Assembly, it was not just Zambia’s democracy that was being strengthened, but…
Protecting Zambia’s peaceful democracy
THE peaceful campaigns in the run-up to today’s by-election in Chawama are proof that Zambia has turned a corner. Once a battleground of political violence, the constituency has now become…
Deactivating scam-linked numbers must continue
ZAMBIA Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA)’s move to deactivate scam-linked phone numbers in 2025 was crucial because it directly prevented scammers from stealing about K3 million from unsuspecting people.…