By Logic Lukwanda Development Analyst Charity Musamba has accused some politicians of using poverty and illiteracy among the population as tools to ascend and cling on to power. Reacting to growing trend as witnessed in the recent past of politicians donating and giving handouts to citizens in the build-up to the 2021 general elections,…
By Balewa Zyuulu Despite agriculture remaining the key priority sector in the growth and poverty reduction agenda of Zambia and over 60 percent of the population derives its livelihood from it, poor funding towards extension services is threatening the country’s food security. Apart from the routine difficulties farmers in rural areas face, accessing agricultural…
By Michael Kaluba Leader of the opposition green party, Peter Sinkamba has opposed calls for the government to consider imposing solidarity tax on Zambians as a possible solution to raise funds towards payment of the country’s debt. Mr. Sinkamba says that solidarity tax is not feasible because all taxes in Zambia are proposed and…
By Michael Kaluba Four Zambian trucks have been burnt in South Africa and a Zambian driver stabbed on the hand among those attacked in that country in the recent wave of violent protests against foreign truck drivers. SADC Truck Drivers Association President Stanley Muluka confirmed this to Phoenix News and disclosed that there are…
By Micheal Kaluba The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction -CSPR- has warned that Zambia risks escalated hunger levels beyond the 2.4 million projected earlier this year, due to the effects of the debt distress. CSPR is also of the view that this may be compounded by potential deficiencies in funding for the 2021 national…
By Michael Kaluba The Democratic Governance and Human Rights Advocates -DEGHA- on the Copperbelt has predicted that there will be more independent parliamentary candidates in Kitwe due to the high number of individuals vying for each seat on the ruling Patriotic Front PF ticket. DEGHA National Coordinator Gerald Mutelo tells Phoenix News that the…
By Michael Kaluba A miner has died in a tragic mine accident that occurred at Lubambe Copper Mines. The accident has prompted management at the mine to suspend all production activities underground except for critical tasks such as water pumping and ventilation. According to Lubambe Mine Communications Manager, Loice Saili, the accident happened yesterday…
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