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The Perspective, by Edward Bwalya Phiri: real political change is illusive in Africa; case of the Gambia
FORMER POTUS Herbert Hoover once opined that, “All progress and growth is a matter of change, but change must be growth within the social and...
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Bally’s Cabinet shames PF tribalists
One of Shaka Zulu’s famous quotes says, “never leave an enemy behind, or it will rise again to fly at your...
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Open letter to former president Edgar Lungu
Dear sir, After attending church service in Chainda compound accompanied by a phalanx of news crews as has become your habit whenever you chose to...
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Eyes you can’t trust
According to the World Health Organisation, health is defined as “a state of complete physical, mental psychological and social well-being and not...
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Abolish the Constitutional Court ‘Fire’ all its judges
A COMPETENT, impartial, and courageous judiciary is the bulwark of democracy. Such a judiciary serves...
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Will the lions that spared Daniel spare the others?
The Biblical story of Daniel and the lions that couldn’t feast on him in that den bears a strong semblance to...
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HH’s address to the National Assembly and what will drive the tax policy
In his first address to the National Assembly delivered on 10 September 2021, H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema outlined “the broad policy...
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Tears of pain must give way to the tears of joy
Zambia has just witnessed the shifting sands of political fortunes. The hopes of this new Zambia cannot be built on...
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Executive functions of the President
Last week, we promised that we shall elaborate on the issue of Proportional Representation electoral system. However, today we are not...
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The perspective, by Edward Bwalya Phiri: election petitions fortify the polls, exemplify democracy
On August 24, 2013, a renowned UK business magnate, John Lewis enunciated that, “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It’s the most powerful...
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