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President Banda’s Recent Speech in Parliament
By Henry Kyambalesa
Compared to the speech President Rupiah Banda delivered in 2009 to the National Assembly, the recent one was more comprehensive and informative...
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Kinda Baboon Grooming: much, much more than just hygiene
If you have spent any time in the presence of baboons you will have noticed that they often pick through one another’s fur. ...
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Mayoral polls reveal Pact shaky ground
The recently-held mayoral elections in Lusaka once again brought to the fore the simmering problems in the pact between opposition Patriotic Front (PF) and...
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The Stunted Growth of Zambian/African Democracy- A Reason for Concern
By Chilekwa M. Mumba
It is “half-true” that democracy is taking root in Africa. I owe this “half-truth” to be the end-result of a chain...
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Dr Guy Scott – Future PF President & Zambian President in waiting – Is it possible?
By Daimone Siulapwa
WHAT will never be denied as fact when this country’s history is written is how one Michael Chilufya Sata built the...
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Vote for the candidate who addresses these issues
We need to ensure that the campaigns in support of our respective candidates are conducted in a civil manner. After all, the individuals who are going to be selected by political parties as candidates in the by-election are not enemies; rather, they are all members of the Zambian family seeking to serve their fellow citizens as Members of Parliament.We should, therefore, insist on having each of the candidates to explain to the voters in the Mpulungu constituency what his or her role would be as their representative in the National Assembly, and/or the development agenda of his or her political party in Northern Province.
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Back Door Doctors
Africans love titles. To an African title hold a sense of mystery and attract attention. Zambians are also joining the culture of titles. The first president (KK) and second president Fredrick Chiluba are addressed as doctors. But without academic backup. The third president also earned himself the same title. I assume before Mr. Banda leaves office, he will be addressed as doctor. A younger generation in the names of Nevers Mumba, Saviour Chishimba and others are also following this vanity.
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Personality and life of the Kinda Baboon
One group of baboons in Kasanka National Park will be followed and information gathered on friendships between adult males and females. I hope that over this time I can share with you the unique personalities and interesting traits of each baboon and keep you up to date on my research findings thereby allowing you to take part in my exploration and adventure. Stayed tuned for upcoming articles including…