FIRST Republican president Kenneth Kaunda’s pre-independence humble abode in Lusaka’s Old Chilenje Township is of great historical significance, especially as Zambia toasts her Golden Jubille in two days’ time. Dr Kaunda and his family stayed...

UNITED States of America President Barack Obama has rightly described the 50th anniversary of Zambia’s independence as a historical milestone which everybody must toast. We are, however, surprised that while President Obama, who is so...

ZESCO is a valued partner in the country’s economic development crusade and this is why the Patriotic Front (PF) Government attaches great importance to its operations. A huge challenge squarely lies on the shoulders of...

THERE is no doubt that the Government has placed emphasis in ensuring that the welfare of the youth is prioritised by putting in place policies which aim at improving their status in society. The majority...

A FEW years after independence when Zambia had a small population amidst a booming economy, it was easy for the Government to provide bursaries to all the school leavers who were accepted for further studies...

THE announcement of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Board signifies another positive development in ensuring operations of the media in Zambia are conducted in a professional manner. The IBA is there to promote a free...

THE fact that health promotion constitutes a fundamental dimension of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a clear testimony of the crucial role that corporate bodies have in helping deliver healthcare services in society. In this...

THE Government deserves commendation for increasing financial allocation to the agriculture sector because this is in line with calls from a cross section of society to diversify the country’s economy. For far too long, the...

THE call for the abolition of entry visas between countries in the Southern African region by visiting Angolan External Relations Minister George Chikoti could not have come at a better time when countries in the...

POVERTY reduction efforts in the country will not bear tangible results if issues to do with the girls and women are not addressed. Women play a very important role in the development of any given...