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Parastatals can be revived if…
By Chibamba Kanyama on 25 Sep 2019
In the past 17 months, my company Bridges Limited has closely worked with a number of State Owned Enterprises: developing business and strategic plans, building....
Arrears: Real Business Demon
By Chibamba Kanyama on 25 Sep 2019
When I asked my accounts manager to give me a summary of outstanding liabilities, with the hope of clearing them on one transaction, I was....
Resilience defines Zambian businesses
By Chibamba Kanyama on 25 Sep 2019
I was at the Latitude 15 Degrees Restaurant last week sharing notes with a group of American Fund Managers monitoring the performance of the economy.....
Judiciary has the right to make submissions to ‘Bill 10’ committee
By McQueen Zenzo Zaza on 23 Sep 2019
(The views expressed below represent my personal opinion and are not attributable to any organization or institution I may be affiliated with). The Judiciary Arm....
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The Type of Permanent Secretary we Need in the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
By Chisoni Mumba, PhD on 22 Sep 2019
On 3rd September 2019, President Lungu made reshuffles at Permanent Secretary (PS) level. He indicated that he would not renew the contract of the current....
Xenophobic Attacks and Failure of National Politics in South Africa
By Simon Manda, PhD on 16 Sep 2019
This current feature argues that xenophobic attacks in South Africa (henceforth SA) are unfortunate but help highlight three fundamental issues. First is that challenges facing....
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Hunger or No Hunger: Two Wrongs don’t make Right
By Simon Manda, PhD on 7 Sep 2019
This feature makes an argument that the prospects for a comprehensive way forward around hunger situation in Zambia are slender at the moment but reside....
Children’s lives matter
By pilAto/ Fumba Chama on 7 Sep 2019
The recent Human Rights Watch report exposes a disaster that has for so many years been hidden from the attention of the public. This is....
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the Livestock Subsector in Zambia
By Chisoni Mumba, PhD on 17 Aug 2019
This is a follow-up to the News Diggers article published on 26th July, titled, “A welcome message for Prof Luo: Possible Holistic Strategy for Transforming....
Improve State Owned Enterprises performance to tackle high debt
By CUTS on 4 Aug 2019
The government whole or partially owns State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and is therefore responsible for the financial liabilities of these companies. If allowed to escalate,....
Public Financial Management Reforms: a key step in tackling Zambia’s debt situation
By Kangwa Muyunda on 3 Aug 2019
Recently, the President, His Excellency Edgar Chagwa Lungu, held an emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss the state of the economy. This included a focus on....
Don’t threaten whistleblowers, give us clear, tangible roadmap for wiping out corruption
By Rueben Lifuka on 31 Jul 2019
President Edgar Lungu’s pronouncements made during the swearing in of the ACC Commissioners cannot go without comment and as Transparency International Zambia, we wish to....
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A Welcome Message for Prof Luo: Possible Holistic Strategy for Transforming the Livestock Sub-sector in Zambia
By Dr Chisoni Mumba, PhD on 28 Jul 2019
I wish to start by congratulating Prof. Nkandu Luo for the appointment as Minister of Fisheries and Livestock. Congratulations madam! You have a big task....
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The crisis of University Education in Zambia
By Prof Muna Ndulo on 21 Jul 2019
Human capital enables countries to harness skills, knowledge, and innovation to grow their economies and improve the well-being of their citizens. The significance of education....
Preparation key in Realising Fiscal Benefits of the E-voucher
By Ishmael Zulu on 10 Jul 2019
Earlier this month, the Government through the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) announced that preparations for the FISP for the 2019/2020 farming season were underway putting....
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Village Chicken Rearing in Zambia: A Hobby or Business?
By Dr Chisoni Mumba, PhD on 22 Jun 2019
Currently, there is inexplicable hype for village chicken rearing in Lusaka and other urban areas. What are the drivers behind this hype? Is it because....
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Reducing Food waste: Don’t buy more than you can consume!
By Chewe Chishala on 22 Jun 2019
The recent cyclone Idai which affected Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi left almost 2 million people needing emergency help, killed over a thousand people and left....
Keep it simple!
By Chibamba Kanyama on 11 Jun 2019
We use big words in business but the bottom-line remains that a business exists to make money. A plane is a plane. We have single....

An encounter with Henk Mulder, ZANACO boss

By Chibamba Kanyama on 28 May 2019

I had met him a few times before when he came to officially open training programmes in which my company, Bridges Limited, was involved. However,....

Why Farmers and MPs Prefer The E-voucher: The Case for Full Rollout

By Guest Digger on 22 May 2019

In 2018, CUTS found that 58% of e-voucher users prefer the e-voucher to the traditional FISP; last week we met with farmers who confirmed that....

Why Farmers and MPs Prefer The E-voucher: The Case for Full Rollout

By Ishmael Zulu on 22 May 2019

In 2018, CUTS found that 58% of e-voucher users prefer the e-voucher to the traditional FISP; last week we met with farmers who confirmed that....

Timely payment of suppliers defines your business reputation

By Chibamba Kanyama on 21 May 2019

In 2017, a couple of months after my arrival from my assignment at the International Monetary Fund, Steven Din, the Chief Executive Officer of Konkola....

Public Order Act must go

By Dr Munyonzwe Hamalengwa on 19 May 2019

The Public Order Act must go. Offensive sections to the freedom of assembly, association and speech had been struck down by the Supreme Court of....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....