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August 25, 2023 - 0 Comments

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...

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August 22, 2023 - 0 Comments

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...

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August 21, 2023 - 0 Comments

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...

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August 15, 2023 - 0 Comments

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...

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August 8, 2023 - 0 Comments

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,...

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August 3, 2023 - 0 Comments

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...

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August 2, 2023 - 0 Comments

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,...

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August 1, 2023 - 0 Comments

HUMAN trafficking is a serious crime that violates human rights and affects many countries around the world, including southern Africa and ZambiaIn southern Africa, human trafficking is a significant concern due to several factors. These...

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July 31, 2023 - 0 Comments

ZAMBIA is a country that prides itself in its sovereignty and the unequalled peace enjoyed since independence.Though there was instability like the food riots of the late 1990s and two failed Coup d’états, Zambia remains...

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July 27, 2023 - 0 Comments

THE performance of the Zambia women’s team, popularly known as Copper Queens, at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Australia/New Zealand has given hope for the future but only if more investment can be ploughed...

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