Promotion letter
The Imperative for a Comprehensive Mineral Value Addition Policy in Zambia’s Mining Sector – Part 2
Policy Considerations From our previous discussion in Part 1, it was evident and justified that Zambia clearly needs to urgently develop a policy on mineral value addition if it is to maximize benefits from its mineral resources. The development of a comprehensive value addition policy must provide clearly defined strategies for maximizing current strengths while […]
Died on top
Martha sat down to type her request for a transfer. She could not believe it had come to this. A widow at 35, four children below 10 years old and now all she wanted was to leave the capital city. The embarrassment was too much, her home was referred to as “pali baja bana fela […]
The greedy, corrupt and tribal politicians of today would never gain us independence
REFLECTING on Zambia’s journey from colonial rule to independence, on this Heroes Day, it is impossible to ignore the stark contrast between our incorruptible founding fathers and the contemporary politicians who have ruled our country over the past three decades. The selfless dedication of our pre-independence freedom fighters sharply contrasts with the greed, self-interest, and…...
RTSA killing transport sector – Nyimba MP
NYIMBA Independent MP Menyani Zulu says RTSA is killing the local transport sector by allowing foreigners into the industry. Debating the Report of the Committee on Transport, Works and Supply in the National Assembly, Zulu said the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) had brought foreign transporters who were not as capable as Zambians. “It…...
Over 2.3m learners will now benefit from school feeding programme – Govt
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says government is expanding the school feeding programme to an additional 36 districts due to the drought crisis, in order to reach about 2,394,308 learners. Speaking at the African Child Day celebrations in North Western Province, Vice-President Nalumango said the 36 districts would be added to the existing 70 districts already on…...
Nyusi hails HH’s vision to leverage trade through private investment mobilisation
MOZAMBICAN President Filipe Nyusi has hailed President Hakainde Hichilema’s vision to leverage trade through private investment mobilisation. President Nyusi has disclosed that trade relations between Mozambique and Zambia have grown in the last four years from $22 million in 2018 to about $116 million in 2023. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says his government’s focus to restore…...
We withdrew our planned rally because police permit delayed – SP
SOCIALIST Party National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda says the party withdrew its plans to hold a rally because the police did not respond to the request on time. On Thursday, police said the Socialist Party had willingly withdrawn its planned rally, which was scheduled for June 29, 2024, at Chawama – Misisi ground in Lusaka…....
It’s not biblical that we hunger – Archbishop Banda
IT’s not biblical that we hunger, it’s biblical that we have food, says Lusaka Catholic Diocese Archbishop Alick Banda, in apparent reference to President Hakainde Hichilema’s remarks that hunger is biblical. In his homily during the Confirmation Mass at St Andrew’s Parish – Apollo, Sunday, Archbishop Banda added that it was biblical that people lived…...
UPND hasn’t done well in any sector – Kalaba
CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba says there is no sector in which the UPND government can be said to have tried in performing well. Speaking when he featured on Mpangwe Community Radio Station in Katete, Saturday, Kalaba said the UPND had failed and had made the people suffer. “The UPND has failed, I am saying…...
