SELF-SUFFICIENCY is a very important aspect in every society as it guarantees independence and security, among other liberties. The news from the Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) that it will be able to sustain its...

WE strongly condemn Messrs Vernon Mwaanga and Miles Sampa, the former being a veteran politician and seasoned diplomat, while the latter is a former Commerce deputy minister Miles Sampa. Dr Mwaanga, our honourable man with...

WE hail the two governments – Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – for signing an agreement on terms in which the latter could legally import maize from Zambian private entities. It is...

MIGRATION has been one of the biggest problems this generation has had to contend with over the years, but it is also true that it has brought about some of the notable benefits to both...

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu’s counsel to pupils to develop interest in reading is one of the best advice the children should take seriously as doing so will broaden their opportunities in life. It is necessary for...

WE support Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary David Shamulenge’s directive to recruited officers in the newly-created districts to move to their respective stations failure to which they must face disciplinary action. The Government should discipline...

THE benefits from the newly completed Mongu-Kalabo Road in the western part of Zambia will continue to accrue to the people of that region and the country as a whole. Definitely, Western Province will never...

IT is surprising to hear the raucous debate shifting from load-shedding, and appreciation of the Kwacha to where the printing of ballot papers should be done. Note: It is not that people who are advocating...

IT is sad to note that despite Government banning the export of maize and maize products recently, smugglers have resorted to using small motor vehicles and bicycles to smuggle the commodity to neighbouring countries like...

WE agree with the Zambia Road Safety Trust that, among several measures, the Government should enforce speed limiters on public service vehicles in order to reduce road traffic accidents, which usually result from speeding. Surely...