FOR a long time, our society has neglected or even banished children born with various disabilities for reasons that are utmost outrageous and based on superstition and shame.They have in a sense been treated like...

BETTING has become a widespread activity among the Zambian youths and gaining momentum at a rapid pace. The popularity of betting is undeniably being driven by the desire to make quick money, which is quite...

THERE is normally a fanfare at the distribution of Constituency Development Funds (CDF).This is because the CDF is meant to address the development needs of communities around the country.And one message is consistent at the...

ON of the most pronounced promises the United Party for National Development (UPND) throughout its 23-year campaign to form government was that, upon being elected, it would wage a relentless war against corruption which had...

CORRUPTION in councils is a concerning issue. It undermines good governance, hampers development, and erodes public trust in the government.Local authorities have not only been entangled in corruption but have for a long time been...

IT is becoming increasingly worrying that illegal mining continues to thrive in the country at the expense of economic growth.This trend undermines formal mining activities thereby reducing the much-needed investor confidence and ultimately limiting Government...

THE United Party for National Development (UPND) Government has made various energy sector reforms aimed at improving efficiency, affordability, and sustainability.This as a result of a strong plan the party in Government had even before...

AS Zambia commemorated Farmers Day yesterday, there were many sentiments and as well as reflections on the current status of farming and indeed farmers in the country.The general consensus in these reflections is that Zambia,...

ACCORDING to some anonymous source, ‘patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting’.Indeed, a lot of people can wait but not all can keep good attitude...

ZAMBIA has for a long time repeatedly established various types of State and quasi-State organisations to spearhead development.These organisations have varied from those providing finance, agricultural equipment and inputs, to mortgages and even building materials.Sadly,...