By FLORENCE MWISA – To many people, the mention of Luano district invokes sad memories of the murderous Mailoni brothers who terrorised the area and were linked to a number of killings.The fugitive trio was...

AS the festive season reaches its peak, it is necessary for family members to focus on each other and use this period to grow their relationships and enjoy the holiday season together.The holidays present many...

FOR a long time, marriages in African societies have been held in high esteem as they bring joy to two families that are brought together.However, its meaning and value is changing over time as we...

FORTUNE favours fools, so goes the saying.But when the fortune which usually knocks only once at one’s door is misused, it becomes disastrous that those who had misused it regret for the rest of their...

By ABIGAIL CHAPONDA – For sure, the recent Conference of Parties (COP26) was the latest and one of the most important steps in the decade’s long United Nations (UN) facilitated efforts to help stave off...

By MARTIN NYIRENDA – Public tendering procedures for procurement of goods and services for Government, if not improved, will continue to be a drain on the national Treasury.The ongoing audit by the Ministry of Local...

MATTERS OF FAITH with Ashley Thaba – It seems like these days newspapers and my newsfeed are full of two topics: Corruption and gender based violence (GBV).I have been praying and asking God to help...

By FRANCINA CHOMBA – THE quest for value addition has been the cry of farmers who have not reaped the benefits of their sweat due to low crop prices.But this will soon be a thing...

WITH increasing focus on research for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) development and commercialization agenda, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has over the years been supporting innovative skills in Zambia.To this end, the...

By MWANGALA MUNDIA KAPANDULA – Southern Province is generally inhabited by Tonga speaking people. They are the largest ethnic group in this region and are believed to be the oldest Bantu settlers in Zambia.In Southern...