MORE than 50 years after he and 15 other people perished when a plane carrying them came down near Ndola city centre in still unclear circumstances, Swedish national, Dag Hammarskjöld, remains a household name. The...

THE participation of youths in the democratic process as espoused by Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini is the tonic for preparing young people to take over leadership positions when their time comes. Dr...

THE announcement yesterday by Education Minister John Phiri that the Government will this year start the construction of hostels to create more than 4,000 bed spaces at the University of Zambia (UNZA) is good news....

REPORTS by the Choma District medical office that more than 1,500 males were last month circumcised during the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) exercise in the district shows how effective the circumcision campaign launched by...

FINALLY the 480 protesting local oil petroleum transporters have resolved to resume work following a tripartite meeting their leaders had with the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development officials and those from the Energy...

PROTECTING citizens against any form of harassment guarantees the enjoyment of their rights in any country, particularly when they are discharging their duties. It also provides for their active participation in democracy and good governance....

ABOUT three decades ago, many parts of the African continent were flashpoints of conflict, although much of this had to do with liberation wars, especially in Southern Africa. This was true particularly among some countries...

MAIZE is Zambia’s staple food which, therefore, should be affordable to all and sundry. Zambia has scored many successes in food production, which has so far enhanced the country’s food security. The last two farming...

The call by Gender and Child Development Minister Inonge Wina on the need for accelerated efforts to stop gender-based violence (GBV) in Zambia is timely and should be taken seriously by all stakeholders. Hardly a...

IT is pleasing to hear that the Government is building more hostels for students at the three public universities, as well as Evelyn Hone College. Students at the University of Zambia (UNZA), Copperbelt University (CBU)...