Guest Diggers

12 Jun 2023 | Peter N Mumba

Assessing Social and Economic Outcomes of Zambia’s Ten-Months on an IMF Program: Marking areas for Improvement

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 […]

9 Jun 2023 | Major Hanzala Jack Mwaaba (Rtd)

Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 19)

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 […]

8 Jun 2023 | Major Hanzala Jack Mwaaba (Rtd)

Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 18)

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 […]

7 Jun 2023 | Major Hanzala Jack Mwaaba (Rtd)

Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 17)

Break that box that is preventing you from reaching your full potential. Retirement is a lifestyle of exercising freedom in life. What surrounds you determines what you grow into. In fact, it actually affects the […]

6 Jun 2023 | Major Hanzala Jack Mwaaba (Rtd)

Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 16)

Enough with thinking that once you retire and have been given your lump sum, all will be smooth sailing. I mean, plans on paper are so promising, and the numbers seem pretty exciting. There is […]

5 Jun 2023 | Ndindase Chirwa

Is the New SIM Card Registration Process in Zambia a Security Measure or Surveillance Tool?

The Zambia Information Technological Agency (ZICTA), recently directed all SIM card holders in the country to update their registration details by uploading a live photo of themselves through their own channels and through all mobile […]

5 Jun 2023 | Major Hanzala Jack Mwaaba (Rtd)

Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 15)

Life has no script except for a block description of the stages that one should go through, namely babyhood, toddlerhood, and adulthood. No matter how those who have gone before can try to explain what […]

5 Jun 2023 | Peter N Mumba

Zambia’s Path on the IMF-Supported Program: Reviewing Performance and Progress on Structural Benchmarks

On 31st August 2022, Zambia was granted a 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) International Monetary Fund (IMF) supported programme marking a crucial step in the country’s quest to restructure its debt and rebuild its economy. […]

4 Jun 2023 | Major Hanzala Jack Mwaaba (Rtd)

Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 14)

Today I want to write a letter to the younger me. I really have some questions for the boy in the hood or the lad that was there in my past. He may have some […]

3 Jun 2023 | Major Hanzala Jack Mwaaba (Rtd)

Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 13)

There are few people who would not love the nicer things in life. “I love nice things.” “I love a good life; I mean, who doesn’t?” At some point, everyone has that point where the […]