Zambia’s Education System – 44 years after independence
By Roger Chali
Every child should have a chance to go to school (Gordon Brown, British Prime Minister). The future belongs to the nation that best educates its citizens (Barack Obama, US president). Can someone explain to me why it is good for children...
Demolishing Soweto market by Lusaka City Council
By Wesley Ngwenya
The other morning we woke up only to find the famous Soweto market gone. All the market stalls were gone. This was received with utmost disbelief for most of the residents especially the men and women who owned the stalls. Some lost...
The Other side of the Coin
The Zambian National Anthem- How accurate is it?
By Mingeli Palata
I still recall my first primary school days, the safari uniforms and shorts were the order of the day and each Monday we would go pa parade, meet the headmaster and hear all that we...
The Other Side of the Coin
The Opposition in Zambia- Whats the plan?
By Mingeli Palata
Political news in Zambia can be sickening. I choose to think most of you will agree with me. Most mornings when you buy or like me peep to see what the headline reads, most will agree...
Face to face with the Zambian Justice system
A Night in a Zambian Jail
By Wesley Ngwenya
As the 40th birthday party of my former boss wound up, three of us decided to share a cab on our way to our homes. It was just about midnight the cab sped through the lighted streets...
Why to privatise Zambia’s ZAMTEL and how
By Mjumo Mzyece
On 6 February 2009, The Post newspaper of Zambia published an article about the recent award of a government contract to RP Capital Partners (Cayman Islands) Limited. The contract was to undertake a valuation of the assets of Zambia Telecommunications Company Limited...
When will Zambians be proud to be Zambians?
By Mingeli Palata
I don’t even know what day of the week this is and when I normally don’t it goes to show how busy my life can get. Its wild, I doubt I even know what the headlines read. I am done with my...
