We’re still investigating Lumezi shooting – Police
POLICE in Eastern Province have disclosed that they are still investigating the shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday around the Lumezi Central Business District during the day of nominations for the forthcoming by-elections. And Police Eastern Province Commissioner Robertson Mweemba says the Force is not accusing any political party for being responsible of the shooting…....
M’membe right, Nkandu’s directive a symptom of failed leadership
WHEN a government spokesperson tells the opposition to “just use radio and TV” to engage citizens, we are not witnessing responsible leadership, we are staring into the face of democratic decay. Honourable Elvis Nkandu, the UPND Deputy Spokesperson and Minister of Youth and Sport, recently did just that. His directive to opposition political parties to…...
W/Province’s low maize production partly due to limited FISP beneficiaries – Minister
WESTERN Province Minister Kapelwa Mbangweta says the province’s low maize production over the years can partly be attributed to the low number of FISP beneficiaries in the province. Mbangweta says Western Province currently has 37,000 FISP beneficiaries, adding that the province had 27,000 beneficiaries before the UPND government increased the number. According to the Zambia…...
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Fathered outside of marriage
Mutinta felt betrayed, rejected, and lost. But she didn’t feel hopeless. It was during Easter period that she was learning that her husband of 20 years had a 4-year-old daughter in the outskirts of Lusaka. Is this how Jesus felt when he was carrying the cross to Golgathas hill? She cried to God that this […]
Fast Food, Big Job, Big Blood Pressure
In recent years, Zambia has seen a worrying rise in lifestyle-related diseases, particularly hypertension. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” hypertension creeps in quietly, and many people don’t know they have it until it causes a heart attack or stroke. And yet, despite its growing presence in hospitals and communities, few want to talk […]
When HR is the bully
Dear Aka- Monde, Most institutions have introduced what is deemed as a resourcing policy, the policy among other things requires that one should have relevant post qualifying experience in order to be promoted or recruited. However, HR practitioners have been using this policy selectively. For example, I was employed with only a Diploma and have […]
If I can get 2 PhD’s with one leg, anyone else can – Kafwabulula
The University of Zambia campus was a sea of green and black last week as graduates, draped in their gowns, walked proudly across the stage to receive their degrees. Laughter, ululations, and flashing cameras filled the air, capturing joyful moments as friends and families came together to celebrate academic achievement. From bachelor’s and master’s degrees…...
Kayula Foundation pushes to complete K7m transit home for children with cancer
On an ordinary day, the Kayula Child Cancer Foundation looks like any other house in the city. But step inside, and you’ll find a lifeline of children recovering from cancer treatment, mothers clutching clinic cards, and stories of survival hanging in the air. The home, tucked in Kabwata not far from the Cancer Diseases Hospital…...
Sometimes a conversation heals more than Panadol, Mutati tells doctors
Do not, as a matter of routine, offer Panadol as a cure to the person who comes to you. Sometimes, a conversation can heal more than any drug you can prescribe. Just touching the person, connecting with their heart, and listening can be more effective than all the medications we have, says Technology and Science…...