Category: Education
The Press Conference
By Dickson Jere I once had a fall-out with the President. He didn’t like my guts when I pressed on him to face the nation amidst a crisis. “Can’t you see what we are doing? We are not sleeping…we want to solve this problem,” the President angrily responded to my persistent call for him to address the nation. At that time, 2010, the country was faced with a crippling strike by medical doctors that paralyzed the entire health sector. People were dying. People were angry with government. Tension was building. “Your Excellency, you need to address the nation,” I pleaded...
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Joint Researchers’ Symposium on Solar delegates visit solar Projects at the University of Zambia (UNZA) Great East Road Campus Wednesday 20th November 2019
The delegates of the Joint Researchers' Symposium on Solar Energy also took time to visit some solar Projects at the University of Zambia(UNZA). Posted by National Science and Technology Council -NSTC on Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) President Edith Zewelani Nawakwi eyes 2021 State House bid
Nawakwi takes a shot at 2021 elections By Edith Zewelani Nawakwi –President Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) …personalized profile, Good day friends, MY name is Edith Zewelani Nawakwi born in Mwenzo, in Nakonde, Northern Province of Zambia and I’m an economist by profession. I have a degree in Agriculture Economics and Business Management from the University of Zambia and a post-graduate diploma in Economics of Energy and Development from Imperial College London, London. I was Energy Economist at the Ministry of Transport and communication in the year 1983 to 1985 and later became Executive Secretary...
Alcohol and prayer cannot mix – Prophet Mohammad
By Saeed Simon Banda #SSB The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) instructed his companions to avoid any intoxicating substances (paraphrased), “if it intoxicates in a large amount, it is forbidden even in a small amount.” For this reason, most observant Muslims avoid alcohol in any form, even small amounts that are sometimes used in cooking. The reasons are : – Alcohol and prayer do not mix. Prayer (salat) is a fundamental part of the Muslim lifestyle, an obligatory call to God five times a day. A ritual (woo-dhoo) is necessary before the prayer which involves a water saving ablution to spiritually connect to...
Belated Happy Birthday Dickson Jere -Saturday 15th February 2020
It’s my Birthday! As it is written in Philippians 1:6, “God didn’t bring me this far to leave me”, and so I believe. I thank God for giving me good health, good family and good friends. I believe am a good example on how faithful God is, he has not forsaken me despite my many flaws! (Nikonda ndeo Ngako). And to that I say, “Here I am Lord, use me!”. Anyway, let me enjoy my early 40s…Happy birthday to me! Good day friends! By the way, when I became President, I will declare this day public holiday for bembas!
While we condemn ritual murders and gassing, Mob Justice must be condemned too, prods Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba
By Ambassador Emanuel Mwamba WHILE we condemn ritual murders and gassing, Mob Justice must be condemned too. The reports of gassing or ritual murders are appaling frightening to our communities and must be condemned in clear terms. But of serious concern are the videos showing mobs beating, burning and killing suspects…this thirst for blood, lusting for blood is strange..its not Zambian. “Timushoke”, “tishoka”, “tiza shoka” are words being spoken as inevitable punishment awaiting suspects of ritual murders or gassing. Clearly this is not us, this thirst for blood is a culture that must be nipped in the bud before it...
Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu during the Patriotic Front headquarters ground breaking ceremony on Saturday, 11 January, 2020
Speech by His Excellency Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu President of the Republic of Zambia and President of the Patriotic Front during the ground breaking ceremony at the new patriotic front headquarters on Saturday, 11 January, 2020 Your Honour the Vice-President, Hon. Inonge Mutukwa-Wina MP; The Patriotic Front Chairman, Mr. Samuel Mukupa; The Patriotic Front Secretary General, Mr. Davies Mwila; Members of the Central Committee; Cabinet ministers present; Members of Parliament; All members of the Patriotic Front; Members of the Press; Ladies and gentlemen: I greet you all in the name of peace and unity. Our founding father and visionary leader...
Zambia’s Memory Lane Part ( 1 ) One :Don’t argue you were not there!!
*Zambia’s Memory Lane Part ( 1 ) One :* *Don’t argue you were not there!!* *By Sotiris Chronis.* *Find time to go through this long but very exciting historic memory lane.From Peugeot 404, the Italian brick maker Mr. Marapodi (named compound), Paul Ngozi’s take away food shop called ‘Chibe Paka Paka’ in Kabwata to Errol Hickey’s Mr. Rooster on Cairo Road, Highlights Disco and soooo much more…* *(1) Lusaka Hotel had a men’s only bar called The Dog Box. Entrance was through Cairo Road.* *2) Au Mont Blanc was a Cafe next to the Lusaka Post Office across the car...
