By BRIAN HATYOKA – ZAMBIA is still struggling to attain the 50–50 threshold of gender representation in political leadership.According to results of women’s participation in the 2021 general elections compiled by the Non-Governmental Gender Organisation...

By HAPPY MULOLANI – MANY studies show that Fall armyworms (FAW) have been ravaging farmers’ maize crop for some time now.To tackle this problem requires concerted efforts in developing long term strategies which are effective...

By Gillian Namungala – Zambia has recently witnessed a rise in a number of dreadful reports on social media which are seemingly caused by mental health stresses.While it is difficult to substantiate these occurrences, one...

By Friday Phiri – The existence of human beings depends on important ecological systems and biodiversity.And Wetlands are part of the said diversity.Wetlands are described as a transitional area of marsh, fen, peatland or water,...

YOU might agree with me that Facebook has become one of the main public platforms for social engagement among many people.For most people, it could be filled with old high school and childhood neighbourhood friends...

Green Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu recently visited Western Province where he introduced the role of his newly created ministry and sensitized people on the need for a green economy as well as the...

By CHRISTINE KUNDA – SUICIDE is a serious public health problem that continues to affect people.The problem needs urgent prevention strategies to save thousands of those who fall victim around the world.According to the World...

ALMOST 600 farmers in Monze district in Southern Province have been affected by flash floods that have overwhelmed over 200 hectares of farmland.Monze District senior agricultural officer Moses Mumba said this in an interview recently.Mr...

By CHRSITINE KUNDA – “I AM incapable of engaging in any income-generating activity such as agriculture due to old age, but I can now afford three meals per day with the coming of social cash...

By JOWIT SALUSEKI – VERY few people in the world would think of coming up with an immediate solution to manage their situation after being afflicted by a chronic illness.According to the World Health Organisation...