There have been a lot of interventions in the Ministry of General Education and other related ministries, centered on improving the education system in Zambia. Most of the interventions are in the right direction. However,...

DESPITE the concern shown by the Government and the general public regarding the ever increasing cases of defilements and early marriages, the scourges have continued. For a long time, the government has been doing all...

I have celebrated numerous Christmases and it is interesting to note the changing phases of this day which now retains little of its religious significance since it has largely been commercialised to a point of...

It is recorded in the Bible that the first Christmas, which marked the birth of Jesus was one of great joy because Christ’s mission was to bring peace, joy and life everlasting. But for the...

By DOROTHY CHISI – MEMORY Soko was, until recently, unable to spend extra time on her studies to prepare for Grade Nine examination. But following a project carried out by the Rural Electrification Authority (REA)...

SHISHA smoking has become increasingly popular especially among young people in Zambia and most drinking places are synonymous with the water-pipe tobacco. With the euphoria of the festive season enthralling the nation, shisha which is...

JOHN NJOVU recounts his experiences on a trip to the land of the Pharaos where he learnt valuable lessons about the dishonesty of some people. Read on… We were late by five minutes. I left...

A poet, unassuming and, in the words of Zambia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Board of Control (ZPBWBC) chair Nelson Sapi, Chris Mulenga was a “cool headed person, a good listener and was always ready to...

By CHILA NAMAIKO – PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has directed the Central Province administration to explore ways of refurnishing the dilapidated Kabwe’s Wynter Muleya Stadium to a more attractive standard. Provincial Minister Sydney Mushanga said President...

By GODFREY DUBE – AFRICA Boxing Union (ABU) defending champion Alfred Muwowo (Ibrahim Muhammad) has vowed to defend his title when he faces South African Delisizwe Komani on December 30 at Government Complex. Speaking in...