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.…
Investments in TAZARA corridor well-intended
THE Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) corridor is important because it connects Zambia’s Copperbelt to the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. This provides a vital trade route for minerals,…
Geological surveys before road construction vital
STRONG and well-designed road infrastructure is essential for a country because it drives economic growth, ensures social inclusion, enhances safety, and supports sustainable development. Roads are the backbone of commerce,…
Moral education, counselling critical
MORAL education, guidance, and counselling services are important in schools because they nurture learners’ character, emotional well-being, and social responsibility. This ensures that education produces not only academically capable students…
Fireworks must not cost lives
THE tragic death of 76-year-old Belita Muponda on New Year’s Day in Lusaka’s Chelston neighbourhood is more than a private family grievance; it is a profound indictment of our current…
Festive joy must not come at cost of life
AS the echoes of President Hakainde Hichilema’s New Year address continue to reverberate across the nation, one message stands out with unmistakable clarity: responsibility. His appeal was not a perfunctory…
Archbishop Banda’s summons procedural, not political
THE principle of natural justice is the bedrock of any democratic society. It is sacrosanct, unassailable, and universally recognised: every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and no-one should…
DEC must step up to shield Zambia
THE announcement by Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) that it recorded an all-time high seizure of illegal and controlled drugs in 2025 is both a commendable achievement and a sobering warning.…
Unity, dialogue, love: Zambia’s strongest path forward
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s New Year message is a timely and necessary reminder that Zambia’s greatest strength does not lie only in its mineral wealth or fertile land, but in the…