The past weeks have been characterised by a series of events and occurrences that have ignited debate from different circles.From the teacher recruitment to health workers and later the recruitment of the census enumerators.As if...

By DOROTHY CHISI-ADOLESCENTS and young people are more vulnerable to health problems such as HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and poor nutrition than other categories of the population.They often face various challenges, such as early...

By ANDREW KALIMA-CELEBRATED first President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda declared cooperatives as mass empowerment economic units under the Chifubu Declaration of 1969.The cooperatives were established to promote employment opportunities that have long been highly valuable...

By FRANK CHINGÁMBU-On a sunny, calm and bright day, the Zambian flag waved at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Tanzania.A few nimbus clouds were coming in from the Indian Ocean in the western part of...

By EMILY KUWEMA-THE New Dawn Government has recognised the private sector as the engine for innovation and job creation.The sector role in realising economic development cannot be underestimated.Speaking at the launch of the Public Private...

By CHANDA MUTALE-Zambia is among the most admired countries on African continent due to its rich cultural background and history.The country’s traditional ceremonies are a reflection of its diverse tribal groupings that have preserved their...

I REMEMBER when I was a young boy being taught together with many others that when we finish school and do well, we will have great jobs.We grew up and worked so that we will...

TELLING a lie in order to deceive someone in a relationship can result in lack of trust.In certain instances, partners may even lie that they never said something when they realise they said something they...

IT is sad to note how many women these days are shunning to breastfeed their children due to various reasons.As the world celebrated World Breastfeeding Day last week, it was noted that more than half...

By Friday Phiri- African Group of Negotiators (AGN) Chairperson Ephraim Mwepya Shitima believes that the continent cannot afford to be academic about its needs at this year’s United Nations (UN) climate change Conference of Parties...