665 ViewsDear Elder, I am writing this letter to you in faith, not representing the church, but as an elder of the larger SDA church in Lusaka and worldwide. Firstly, I would like to remind you that true faith demands that when we are in positions of influence, especially at the national level, we must […]
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390 ViewsBy Daimone Siulapwa Both religion and politics have one common goal: that is to acquire political power and use it to fulfill their aims. However, to achieve this object, their methods are different. Religion mobilizes religious sensibilities of people in order to get their support to capture power; while politics uses intrigue, diplomacy, and […]
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424 ViewsSince independence in 1964, Zambians have given themselves leaders and they have shown the exit door to any one of them who proves to be stubborn. And over the same period, Catholic priests have stood with the majority poor and offered government valuable advice, policy solutions, including delivering social services especially in health and […]
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386 ViewsI am constantly exposed to dealing with people’s doubts towards my abilities because typically a ‘girl’ can’t handle a drilling machine, laments incredible 27-year-old female carpenter. Zellah Zindziswa Nyirenda told The Mast in an interview that “instead of verbally rebuking or confronting those doubts, I send them references of my works which do include […]
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1,054 ViewsPresident Hakainde Hichilema, there comes a time when what needs to be said must be said before things fall apart. You are the President of Republic of Zambia. You are the most powerful person in Zambia. You are the one who is not taking action; so don’t blame the bureaucracy and embarass us in […]
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980 Views By Nondo Mwananshiku Ruto is setting a very distinct and progressive standard in Kenya, away from the mediocrity that we seem to be entrenching here. He sounds like a president who is taking charge of affairs and stumping his authority on governance. You can easily notice that this is a guy who has […]
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848 ViewsBy Dickson Jere Some 15 year ago – the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) – found itself in a quagmire. Its boss then – Ryan Chitoba – was embroiled in corruption and abuse of office allegations that almost destroyed the reputation of DEC. The case was reported to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). But then an […]
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855 ViewsBy Miles B. Sampa I have always advocated for the former President ECL and the First Lady Ester Lungu to have a quiet and peaceful retirement with the status of Father and Mother of the Nation. Other than ‘die hard’ cadres showering me insults for not showing up in Ibex apparently for soliderity, yesterday […]
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787 ViewsBy Dickson Jere He was employed as Hall Attendant – a person looking after the Student Residences at UNZA. He then received a bribe from students in exchange for accommodation on campus. Having been “caught”, he was summarily dismissed for corruption and receiving bribes after a lengthy disciplinary process. However, he was put on […]
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Hichilema is desperate to retain power, says Sishuwa Sishuwa
245 ViewsZambia: The president’s five-point plan to stay in power at all costs By Sishuwa Sishuwa JUNE 1, 2023 Hichilema is desperate to retain power and already has a worrying plan three years ahead of time. Zambia’s next general election is not due until 2026, but President Hakainde Hichilema, elected in August 2021, has already […]
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