ON Sunday, a very significant national development occurred, but it is one which is quite complicated to explain without speaking ‘gibberish’. One of the world’s major credit rating agencies upgraded Zambia’s credit rating from SD/SD (Selective Default) to CCC+/C. This is a significant milestone for the nation, one that has been earned through bold leadership, discipline, and progressive reforms. But how many citizens are aware of this development, and more importantly, how many understand what it even means? Our opinion today is inspired by the words of George Bernard Shaw, an Irish critic who said: “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” These are wise words and we invite the UPND government to...

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