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September 25, 2014 - 0 Comments

FINALLY the 480 protesting local oil petroleum transporters have resolved to resume work following a tripartite meeting their leaders had with the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development officials and those from the Energy...

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September 24, 2014 - 0 Comments

PROTECTING citizens against any form of harassment guarantees the enjoyment of their rights in any country, particularly when they are discharging their duties. It also provides for their active participation in democracy and good governance....

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September 23, 2014 - 0 Comments

ABOUT three decades ago, many parts of the African continent were flashpoints of conflict, although much of this had to do with liberation wars, especially in Southern Africa. This was true particularly among some countries...

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September 22, 2014 - 0 Comments

MAIZE is Zambia’s staple food which, therefore, should be affordable to all and sundry. Zambia has scored many successes in food production, which has so far enhanced the country’s food security. The last two farming...

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September 20, 2014 - 0 Comments

The call by Gender and Child Development Minister Inonge Wina on the need for accelerated efforts to stop gender-based violence (GBV) in Zambia is timely and should be taken seriously by all stakeholders. Hardly a...

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September 19, 2014 - 0 Comments

IT is pleasing to hear that the Government is building more hostels for students at the three public universities, as well as Evelyn Hone College. Students at the University of Zambia (UNZA), Copperbelt University (CBU)...

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September 18, 2014 - 0 Comments

ELECTRICITY is an essential driving force for economic development for any modern nation, and if in short supply it can be counterproductive. It can be counterproductive in the sense that major development projects cannot take...

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September 17, 2014 - 0 Comments

SOUTH African Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu is one man of God with an indisputably interesting approach on how to attract and keep people by improving their overall humane relations with one another. The retired Anglican...

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September 13, 2014 - 0 Comments

CALLS by the General Nursing Council (GNC) for police  to  immediately close the African Health Care Institute of Health Sciences and other private institutions offering courses for nursing assistants without its authority are timely. Timely...

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September 12, 2014 - 0 Comments

THURSDAY’S by-elections in which Zambia’s leading political parties jostled for parliamentary seats could be summarised in just a few words – a battle of mixed fortunes. Seven political parties took part either in all or...

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