US based Zambian academician Henry Kyambalesa has observed need for a fundamental redress in the manner capital punishment is administered in Zambia. Mr. Kyambalesa is of the view that such redress should be of any apparent inadequacies in the country’s criminal justice system so that punishment can be administered fairly and impartially. In his recent paper titled ‘Should Zambia Abolish ...

The opposition Rainbow Party has accused the Patriotic Front (PF) government of being desperate to show it is making progress in its infrastructure development agenda. Rainbow Party president Leader Wynter Kabimba suspects that such desperation follows the PF government alleged misuse of public funds that were meant for the infrastructure projects late President Michael Sata initiated. Speaking this morning at ...

The opposition UPND has expressed concern over reports suggesting that cadres are forcing bus drivers and operators to pay illegal levies at bus stations like Lusaka’s intercity. UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has alleged that this is being made possible because the intercity bus station is allegedly controlled by PF cadres. Mr. Hichilema is disturbed that PF cadres are making the ...

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has reiterated its call on government not to relent at putting its economic acts in order. YALI is concerned that Zambia will not move forward if its economy continues being in limbo. YALI President Andrew Nthewewe says his organization believes that the country can only move forward if the macroeconomic indicators are well functional. ...

Government has been urged to engage farmers more effectively before announcing the floor price for any crop marketing season. The Consumer Unity Trust Society (CUTS) is advising government to also build capacity among farmers to enable them possess the need bargaining skills for negotiating favorable floor prices. CUTS Executive Director Simon Ngon’ga says his organization believes that this is what ...