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Unresolved theft scandals worsening donor confidence
By Rueben Lifuka on 16 May 2019
The recent statement by the British High Commissioner- Fergus Cochrane- Dyet that all direct funding from the UK government to Zambia, remains suspended following the....
There’re 4 types of entrepreneurs, business acumen is key for all
By Chibamba Kanyama on 15 May 2019
According to my own understanding, there are four types of entrepreneurs. The FIRST category involves natural entrepreneurs. They possess a certain enterprising gene. They are....
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China, Confucius institutes and the capture of Africa’s future
By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 12 May 2019
The first building that one comes across when entering the University of Zambia, which sits on the terraces of a busy motorway to and from....
Business is about money
By Chibamba Kanyama on 8 May 2019
A business culture attaches great importance on value for money, which is the ability to identify an opportunity, snap it and make money out of....
Interpreting the 2019 World Veterinary Day’s Theme: The ‘Value of Vaccination’ in the Livestock Industry in Zambia
By Dr Chisoni Mumba, PhD on 2 May 2019
27th of April was World Veterinary day, a day only known by very few Zambians. You may ask what the day is all about? Well,....
He is their leader: why Edgar Lungu cannot stop the violent behaviour of PF cadres
By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 1 May 2019
The thuggery of ruling Patriotic Front (PF) cadres never seems to cease and appears to grow more frequent as time passes. Media reports on their....
Criminal defamation is a relic of colonial totalitarianism, has no place in modern democracy
By Dr Munyonzwe Hamalengwa on 18 Apr 2019
INTRODUCTION Criminal defamation has continued to be a thorny issue in most countries around the globe. This is despite the fact that Freedom of expression....
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Increasing Electricity Tariffs Will Have Disastrous Effects on the Livestock Sector in Zambia
By Chisoni Mumba, PhD on 14 Apr 2019
On 28th March, News Diggers published my article titled, “Foot and Mouth Disease, drought and a harsh economy: a triple tragedy for the livestock markets....
Foot and Mouth Disease, Drought and a Harsh Economy: A Triple Tragedy for Livestock Markets and Trade in Zambia
By Dr Chisoni Mumba, PhD on 28 Mar 2019
The first quarter of 2019 has not been friendly to the livestock industry in Zambia. This is due to among other things: drought in some....
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We have created and earned him: why Lungu remains Zambia’s president
By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 25 Mar 2019
For a long time now, many of us have complained, sometimes with very persuasive arguments, that Zambia is where it is today because of bad....
Brenda Muntemba: vivid in death as she was in public life
By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 20 Mar 2019
On 19 March 2019, the heart of Brenda Muntemba, 49, ceased to beat, cutting short a soaring career in public service that was so distinguished....
Does Zambia need nuclear power?
By Ompie Nkumbula Liebenthal on 18 Mar 2019
The Secretary General of the PF Davies Mwila recently asked the media to “help to demystify nuclear science because “there is a wrong, yet deeply....
Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate For Change: The Role of Women in Commercialising Small Ruminant Value Chains
By Chisoni Mumba, PhD on 16 Mar 2019
Dear Editor, On this particular day, I write to emphasise the role that women play in the development of small ruminants (goat and sheep) value....
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Comments on Current Affairs in Zambia
By Ompie Nkumbula Liebenthal on 6 Mar 2019
Political Violence. As a senior citizen who grew up in the pre-independence era, I did not think I would see as much political violence in....
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Zambia is a dream in ruins. Can we rescue it?
By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 4 Mar 2019
On 5 March 1988, Shem Michael Mlevhu, commonly known as Keith Mlevhu, a multitalented artist and upstanding citizen of our country ceased to breathe. Born....
Potential options of commercialising the small ruminant value chain in Zambia
By Dr Chisoni Mumba on 2 Mar 2019
In the previous two articles, we discussed the possibility of exporting goats and sheep (small ruminants) to Saudi Arabia, and the importance of commercialising the....
The real reasons why Nkandu Luo is taking students’ meals off the table
By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 25 Feb 2019
On 6 February 2019, Minister of Higher Education Professor Nkandu Luo announced that her ministry had with immediate effect stopped disbursing the stipend, popularly known....
ACC must follow up on those mentioned in Diggers’ exposè
By Rueben Lifuka on 21 Feb 2019
The recent expose by the News Diggers of serious allegations of impropriety and corrupt activities associated with Hon Ronald Chitotela unfortunately confirms the growing public....

Bad losers losing badly: Lessons from Sesheke

By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 18 Feb 2019

Last Tuesday, the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) scooped the Sesheke parliamentary by-election after defeating the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) and two other....

The real reasons why Lungu won’t fire Chitotela

By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 11 Feb 2019

Last week, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) arrested Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development Ronald Kaoma Chitotela on suspicion of corruption. Chitotela, 46, was subsequently charged....

Let the looting continue! Explaining the response to Congo’s chaotic election

By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 4 Feb 2019

On 30 December 2018, voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) went to the polls to choose a successor to President Joseph Kabila who....

‘Saving Wakanda from Creeping Dictatorship’

By Linda Kasonde on 31 Jan 2019

Wakanda is a fictional East African paradise made famous by the 2018 blockbuster film ‘Black Panther’. It is a well-developed, high-tech, highly functional country inhabited....

Is Hichilema the lapdog of Zambia’s mining companies?

By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 28 Jan 2019

In the 2019 national budget, the Minister of Finance proposed a few changes to Zambia’s mining tax regime. As well as introducing a 1.5 per....

He is not Lungu. But what else does Hichilema offer Zambian voters?

By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 21 Jan 2019

Appearing on Radio Christian Voice’s Chat Back programme last week, opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema revealed that mining companies in....

Zambia needs increased participation of road safety insurance companies

By Anthony Bwalya on 16 Jan 2019

Zambia’s current flurry of road traffic accidents represents a growing economic problem, as well as slowly evolving into a public health concern; while posing an....

Class of 2018: Zambians who gravely disappointed last year

By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 14 Jan 2019

In contrast to the shortage of authentic, consistent heroes in public life, Zambia had a huge surplus of disappointing individuals and institutions in 2018, as....

Class of 2018: Zambians who inspired last year

By Sishuwa Sishuwa on 7 Jan 2019

Across 2018, Zambia experienced no shortage of disappointments and setbacks. Yet there are some individuals whose courage and principles made them inspiring figures in the....

Things to leave behind in 2019

By Sampa Kabwela on 6 Jan 2019

Thing one — the innate behaviour so common in most black Zambians, including myself, of bestowing undue privilege to people of other races on colour....

Let’s pause! Let’s talk coalitions and 2021!

By Andyford Mayele Banda on 17 Dec 2018

As promised in our earlier article that we shall time and again pause policy issues to discuss pressing national issues, this week we shall dedicate....

Commercialising the small ruminants value chain will have broad and significant socioeconomic impact on rural livelihoods in Zambia

By Dr Chisoni Mumba on 14 Dec 2018

On the 21st September of 2018, News Diggers published my article titled, “Is Zambia ready for the Saudi Arabian goat and sheep export market?” The....

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Unresolved theft scandals worsening donor confidence

There’re 4 types of entrepreneurs, business acumen is key for all

China, Confucius institutes and the capture of Africa’s future

Business is about money

Interpreting the 2019 World Veterinary Day’s Theme: The ‘Value of Vaccination’ in the Livestock Industry in Zambia

He is their leader: why Edgar Lungu cannot stop the violent behaviour of PF cadres

Criminal defamation is a relic of colonial totalitarianism, has no place in modern democracy

Increasing Electricity Tariffs Will Have Disastrous Effects on the Livestock Sector in Zambia

Foot and Mouth Disease, Drought and a Harsh Economy: A Triple Tragedy for Livestock Markets and Trade in Zambia

We have created and earned him: why Lungu remains Zambia’s president

Brenda Muntemba: vivid in death as she was in public life

Does Zambia need nuclear power?

Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate For Change: The Role of Women in Commercialising Small Ruminant Value Chains

Comments on Current Affairs in Zambia

Zambia is a dream in ruins. Can we rescue it?

Potential options of commercialising the small ruminant value chain in Zambia

The real reasons why Nkandu Luo is taking students’ meals off the table

ACC must follow up on those mentioned in Diggers’ exposè

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