Throughout history, poor environmental and resource stewardship has contributed to societal collapse. It is also common that societies fail to recognize the depletion of natural resources until it is too late. Currently, Zambia is experiencing […]

AFRICA, the second-largest continent in the world, is home to vast agricultural potential. However, it also faces numerous challenges in achieving food security for its growing population. To overcome these obstacles and unlock its agricultural […]

In last week’s Monday Opinion, we introduced the topic of understanding Zambia’s beneficial ownership laws as a crucial step towards transparency in the mining sector. This week, we continue the discussion by addressing weaknesses in […]

Zambia’s mining sector serves as a critical pillar of its economy, offering immense potential for growth and development. However, the sector has been plagued by challenges such as opacity, corruption, and illicit financial flows. Recognising […]

“When will you ever get it?” “Sometimes I fail to understand why people cannot see it.” My uncle kept on flooding me with all sorts of life principles and strategies for navigating through life. “I […]

NOT long ago, I received a call from a friend who told me about an AI tool that could write articles as well as any journalist and could therefore one day replace me. Needless to […]

MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says over 1,000 First Quantum Mine (FQM) workers will be re-deployed to the new Nickel Mine, a project under FQM, when it merges with Kansanshi Mine. The Mines... […]

Last week’s opinion focused on reviewing Zambia’s performance on an International Monetary Fund Extended Credit Facility (IMF-ECF) Program. Following the recently conducted first semi-annual review, the opinion specifically delved into reviewing the country’s performance on […]

I recently had a conversation with one of my uncles, aka “Uncle jesus”. It may seem that I was more focused on what the monetary gain could be from the decision I was about to […]

The table is just an illusion. This means that there is not only one table but many that can be created by each individual. Everyone is able to make a table that suits them. In […]