Safe havens critical in fight against GBV
EVEN though Zambia has made significant strides in combating gender-based violence (GBV) and early marriages, the two vices continue to pose a significant threat to the well-being and potential of…
Call to end child labour for everyone
THE Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s disclosure that it has put in place several interventions to curb child labour in the country is gratifying.Child labour remains a big problem…
Use CDF grants for intended purpose
MONZE District Council vicechairperson Abel Hachambwa’s call to beneficiaries of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) grants to utilise the funds wisely and for the intended economic activities is timely. As Mr…
Inclusive early childhood learning centres good start
THE revelation that the European Union (EU) will this coming year roll out a K1.2 billion programme on early childhood education and development in Luapula and NorthWestern provinces which will…
Men should help wives access maternal health care
CHIEF Chikanta’s decision to fine two men in his chiefdom for not supporting and allowing their pregnant wives to access maternal health services at health facilities is highly commendable. Maternal…
Seseli: Never again
WE STAND with the nation, and the people of Chingola in particular, over the tragedy at Seseli, where about 31 people, including boys, were buried alive while trying to salvage…
Let’s reforest our country
TREES are an important component of the environment which we all live in. Trees give off oxygen, which we all need to breathe. They reduce the amount of storm water…
President Hakainde Hichilema with WHO Director General Tedros during the 2023 International Public Health Conference (CPHIA) in Lusaka.
Investing in public health key
THE appeal by President Hakainde Hichilema to World Health Organisation to consider Zambia as a manufacturing hub for the cholera vaccine is highly commendable and demonstrates his resolve and that…
Presidential foreign engagements vital
SINCE ascending to power in August 2021, President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an assertive approach to pursuing economic diplomacy through international engagements. Through foreign engagements, President Hichilema has rekindled relations…
Zambia needs quality roads
ROAD infrastructure is a very important public asset. Society relies on a good road system as the basis to access jobs, healthcare, education and social connections. It is a crucial…