Join hands in fight against armyworms
AS FALL armyworm infestations continue to threaten agricultural productivity in various parts of our country, it is imperative for all stakeholders to join forces in the fight against this destructive…
Let’s use cholera to bring lasting positive solution
THE cholera epidemic that we are currently grappling with has put a spotlight on the urgent need to address issues of cleanliness, town planning, and waste disposal, among others. The…
Councils should leverage political will to plan
TOWN planning is critical to improving the quality of life for residents by creating attractive and functional public spaces. This is also by guiding the development of buildings and other…
We can only win together
ANY disease outbreak requires collective effort to fight successfully. This is one of the greatest lessons COVID-19 taught us, where we saw concerted effort win the fight against humanity’s biggest…
Government’s efforts to combat cholera laudable
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday called on citizens to adhere to the health guidelines being given by health authorities on containing the cholera outbreak. Mr Hichilema said, “We can only defeat…
Utterly despicable and disgusting
THE problem of junkies (young men high on drugs and fomenting terror) has now reached an alarming level and calls for decisive action before it is too late. Unfortunately, it…
Increased maize production can boost Zambia’s economy
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday noted with happiness that many citizens have ventured into maize production, which he said is impressive as it is the only way to ensure food security.…
Local procurement can spur economic growth
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s directive on Sunday evening to all the three arms of our defence forces to practise ‘positive discrimination’ in procurement by ensuring that goods and services are bought…
Lungu has no moral right to talk about corruption
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa observed yesterday that former President Edgar Lungu is not the right person to talk about the fight against corruption because of his tainted record. He…
Abolition of automatic progression welcome
ANNOUNCING the release of Grade Seven and Grade Nine results yesterday, Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima revealed that Government had decided to end the automatic progression of Grade Sevens to…