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President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent confession—that “leadership is not easy, it is assumed to be easy from a distance, it is pretty challenging”—might just be the first truth he’s spoken since taking office. For a man who campaigned with an “I know it all” attitude, this overdue admission explains the endless parade of broken […]

The death of Dr Rodger Chongwe is a huge loss and it will be felt for many years to come. This great son of our beloved nation distinguished himself as a defender of human rights, constitutionalism and the rule of law. I met Dr Rodger Chongwe a number of times in Lusaka and Ndola and

… stakeholders moot aggressive plan to grow cotton, improve yield, empower farmer By Benedict Tembo A little more than two decades ago, cotton was widely cultivated in Zambia and had healthy financial returns for farmers. It was one of the most attractive cash crops especially in traditional agricultural provinces such as Central, Eastern and […]

US inflation came in softer than expected in April – but that hasn’t changed who’s really in charge. That’s the assessment from Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group, following Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index report, which shows headline inflation at 2.3% year-on-year, just below expectations of 2.4%. Core […]

A temporary easing of trade tensions between the United States and China announced on Monday will set global financial markets in motion, offering a rare and welcome jolt of optimism after months of uncertainty. This is the analysis from Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group, following details of a breakthrough struck

By Alexander Vomo The recent announcement by the U.S. Embassy in Zambia to withhold nearly $50 million in health aid, due to the rampant theft of essential medications, including antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, is a national embarrassment, but more importantly, it is a clarion call for urgent reform. For decades, Zambia has leaned heavily on […]

The Government has intensified its crackdown on the theft and mismanagement of medicines in public health institutions, with 75 individuals arrested and 27 already convicted, following an extensive forensic audit into the country’s health supply chain. In a joint press briefing, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Hon. Jack Mwiimbu, […]

By Sishuwa Sishuwa One of Zambia’s legal giants, Rodger Masauso Alivas Chongwe, died on Tuesday this week aged 86. Born in Chipata on 2 October 1938, Chongwe attended primary school in the same district before he went to St Marks in Southern Province for his junior secondary school education. He then proceeded to Munali in

The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation on Monday insisted that the group of 49 Afrikaners who left South Africa, heading to the United States under President Donald Trump’s offer, are not refugees. On Monday morning, IOL reported that a chartered plane carrying 49 South African Afrikaners departed for the United […]

UPND Government Pledges to Complete Previous Administration’s Projects, Prioritizing National Development The United Party for National Development (UPND) government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing development projects initiated by previous administrations, emphasizing that governance should prioritize service delivery over political […]