IT is sad to note that many people continue to remain stateless, with no country to call their home.Many of these people do not manage to acquire citizenship at the time of their birth for...

By DORCAS CHAABA –Cassava is a tuberous starchy root, which is high in carbohydrates.It is the main staple food crop in many parts of Zambia.The roots can be readily available on the market all year...

By JULIUS PHIRI-ADOLESCENT pregnancy is a complex socio-economic phenomenon ranking high on the global health policy agenda.Early childbearing is associated with early marriage and dropping out of school and is defined as a problem to...

By JOSIAH MPOFU-Green Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu says the agriculture sector in Zambia is currently facing challenges of low productivity due to climate risks.Mr Nzovu said this in Lusaka when he graced the...

By JOWIT SALUSEKI-THE proposed National Budget for 2022 has been heralded by many social and economic commentators as being historic.To many, the increase in allocation of resources to various aspects of human and social development...

By Maimbolwa Mulikelela – ANNE Mutale-Katongo is one of the many rural peasant farmers whose life changed drastically when she was diagnosed with COVID-19, and spent several days in quarantine.During the quarantine period, Ms Katongo...

By STANSLOUS NGOSA-A Child’s health is the foundation of all growth, development and a strong determinant of future well being.Child growth and development includes not only physical growth but also other important aspects such as...

By JAMES KUNDA-ZAMBIA has built sufficient response capacity to handle the looming COVID-19 fourth wave, the Ministry of Health has said.However, this can only be enhanced with the public’s adherence to preventive measures such as...

To accelerate the growth of the economy, the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been regarded as catalysts, national leaders have taken steps to appoint advisors or advisory committees who look into the current trends...

By FRANCINA CHOMBA-THE lighting up of Kabamba Secondary School in Serenje district in Central Province has given Priscilla Ngosa every reason to be excited.This is because Kabamba is the secondary school the 17-year old Grade...