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Zambia Govt’s power grab signals further trouble ahead
The government’s move to open access to CEC transmission lines, and Zesco signing an opaque EPC plus finance deal with Power China for 600MW of...
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Election frenzy; bad omen for a ruling party
If there has ever been a year that people have looked forward to with great anticipation, it is 2021. If there has...
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Muzungu anikonde syndrome and freedom of expression: the case of Bowman Lusambo
Freedom of expression is the foundation stone of democracy and underpins good governance, public accountability and respect...
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Which song shall win the 2021 Zambian general election?
Music is a form of communication that plays a functional role in most African societies. African music is as diverse as its...
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Zambia the poster child for the good, ugly of China-Africa story
IN DECEMBER 2017, when Zambian authorities recruited eight Chinese into its police force, it predictably caused a stir locally and internationally....
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How not to amend the Constitution: a comment on the purported Amendments to Bill 10
On 21st June 2019, the government published the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 10 (commonly referred to...
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Just Politics; by Aaron Ng’ambi
Freedom of Expression and Assembly are Fundamental Human Rights The unfolding events both at home and abroad have once again reminded us that the struggles...
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Show Society cancels 2020 edition due to COVID-19
THE Agricultural and Commercial Society of Zambia has cancelled this year’s show, citing the coronavirus pandemic. Addressing journalists in Lusaka yesterday, Society...
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Siliya takes issue Diggers! ‘stupid’ headline
INFORMATION minister Dora Siliya has taken issue with News Diggers! Friday editorial headline which carried the word “stupid”. Siliya told media houses...
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My letter to my government
DEAR My Government, It is out of a deep sense of concern that I seize this risky opportunity to write this letter...
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