By JOWIT SALUSEKI-IT is an undeniable fact that the state of most highways in Zambia has deteriorated markedly over the last few years.This is especially true for the longer routes that take traffic into the...

By MUSONDA MANGILASHI-Climate change and gender equality are inextricably linked, and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is an essential element of gender equality.Despite increasing recognition that climate action must be gender responsive, to...

By Jesse Ngoma-Simengwa- Although most governments in Africa have tried to provide equal opportunities in education, chances of girls having access to education are still threatened by many factors.This year, primary and secondary education is...

By JOWIT SALUSEKI-ECONOMIC benefits of improved rural transport infrastructure stems largely from enhanced access to markets.Improved roads reduce transport and input costs, increase timely input availability and consequently can result in higher agricultural productivity.Simply put,...

By PATRICK KABWE-MANY local coffee consumers in Zambia often relate the beverage to exotic countries abroad where they think it is produced.Fe realise that Northern Province is a leading producer of coffee in Zambia where...

By MWAPE MWESA-North-Western Province is known for its pineapple production.The pineapples are sold in various parts of the country.Ikelenge and Mwinilunga districts are the major producers of the fruit, with the former accounting for a...

IMAGINE yourself as that once upon a time strong independent woman until the grips of love swept you away.As a woman, you are investing in a relationship or marriage like never before, and doing everything...

By HAPPY MULOLANI-“FOR women to effectively participate in value chains, an enabling environment needs to be created as that will facilitate equal opportunities in selected value chains.”This in an observation made by Gender Expert Faides...

By STEPHEN KAPAMBWE-THE last one year of the United Party for National Development (UPND) in power could be described in a number of ways by many people.But Vice President WK Mutale Nalumango, who not only...

By PRISCILLA SIMUKOKO-“We are putting up an ambitious economic and social agenda to move Zambia forward. We will work to reduce poverty, create equitable opportunities and grow the economy to lift people out of poverty...