A PRESIDENT is elected in office to run the country’s affairs on behalf of the citizens, but he cannot do so singlehandedly.This is why the head of State appoints Cabinet Ministers and Provincial Ministers, among...

WITH a good number of Cabinet ministers announced yesterday, President Hakainde Hichilema has finally given some glimpse of who he wishes to work with under his administration.There were some interesting choices for various portfolios and...

THE level of financial illegality which allegedly went on during the immediate past government administration seems to have been unprecedented.It seems any basic investigations into any field would reveal huge scandals or anomalies which have...

SINCE the recent Kwacha appreciation has not managed to drastically push down the prices of essential commodities, the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has done well to maintain the Policy Rate at...

IT might be stating the obvious, but your car’s headlights are a safety device, and not all headlights are created equal.You have vehicles that are blessed with perfect lighting to the extent that motorists are...

THE proper functioning of the Judiciary and law enforcement agencies is essential not only for an effective criminal justice policy, but also for the protection of the fundamental human rights of the individual citizens.The effective...

THE vibes coming from Plot One in the first few days of the United Party for National Development (UPND) being in office sound positive.The direction of the vote two weeks ago was driven by the...

THE goodwill Zambia has gained for conducting peaceful general elections on August 12, followed by the peaceful transfer of power from the sixth President to the seventh one, won praise and respect from many local,...

THE pronouncements by the President-elect Hakainde Hichilema that individuals to serve under his administration will be drawn from all corners of Zambia makes good reading and is a breath of fresh air.That is the reason...

President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s reassurance that the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) is determined to restore Zambia’s rightful place as a bastion of peace and stability will enhance the country’s image in the eyes...