Dangerous trend
IN a democratic society, the freedom to express one’s opinions, especially by religious leaders, is not just a right but a cornerstone of democracy.
Category: Editorial
WELCOME ABOARD
THE rebirth of the Oasis Forum appears to have been well received throughout the country as it adds depth to independent civic organisations and ensure that Zambians enjoy their democracy.
KCM deal in limbo?
ANXIETY has gripped workers at Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) as their plight is still hanging because of the prolonged transition process.
Strive for an inclusive Nation
In Zambia’s journey towards inclusive governance, Patriotic Front’s Given Lubinda’s call for President Hakainde Hichilema to embrace inclusive leadership by appointing more women into the government is not only timely but crucial for the nation’s progress.
MWEETWA OFFSIDE
OBVIOUSLY, Cornellius Mweetwa cannot admit the involvement of the new dawn administration in the strange happenings that occurred during the elections of deputy mayors for Kitwe and Ndola last Thursday.
COTTON REVIVAL
WITH focus centred around taking advantage of the country’s debt restructuring it is important that sectors which had hitherto been neglected are revived.
KANYAMA FRACAS
THE violence that happened in Lusaka’s Kanyana Township involving cadres from the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) must be a wake-up to its leadership that it is not immune from intra-party fighting.
Debt deal must spur economic, political stability
WE welcome yesterday’s landmark agreement with bondholders to restructure the country’s US$3 billion Eurobond debt.
Upholding Democratic Values in Parliament
THE recent exchanges in Zambia’s Parliament, as exemplified by the confrontation between Nickson Chilangwa, the Patriotic Front (PF) Kawambwa Legislator and Deputy Speaker Moses Moyo, serve as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the country’s democratic institutions.
DELIVER FOOD
GOVERNMENT needs to move in fast and ensure that relief food is delivered to areas that are hard hit by the drought and left people hungry.