Afghanistan suicide blast kills 33
JALALABAD, Afghanistan — A suicide bomb blast in Afghanistan’s eastern city of Jalalabad killed 33 people and injured more than 100 yesterday outside a bank where government workers collect salaries,…
OPINION: The Cecil Rhodes that never fell
At the end of apartheid in 1994, the white minority, of less than 10 percent, owned 90 percent of the country’s land. Against the above background, the new government targeted…
Forgotten wonder of bougainvillea
MANY thanks to all readers who constantly write to me with their questions and comments – keep the letters rolling in.
Ash: Its metaphorical role in attaining reconciliation, healing and peace
LAST week we did allude to the myriad of metaphors that reside in the hearth. These are metaphors that are used to traverse the taboo-riddled cultural terrain. Whereas all along…
Holy Qu’raan Speaks: Common questions about Islam
Muslims believe in Allah and pray to Him. So who is Allah? Some of the biggest misconceptions that many non-Muslims have about Islam have to do with the word “Allah”.
Dealing with sexual temptation
Last week we spoke on what sexual temptation is. We explained the various types of sexual immorality which include bestiality and incest. We pick up our story on what the…
Cheers to 35 years of good health
Despite the numerous challenges that the country has faced over the years, the health sector has remained one of the hallmarks of success in the post-Independence era.
#1980SoFarSoGood: Believers must value Independence
Zambia’s former Vice-President Dr Nevers Mumba has urged Christians to drive nation-building by placing value on national events like Independence Day celebrations.
ZITF, time to focus on comparative advantage built over 35 years
YESTERDAY, the country celebrated 35 years after attaining Independence following a bitter war which resulted in many people losing their lives. The focus over the 35 years has been to…
Mliswa in bribery storm
Noah Pito in HURUNGWE FORMER Hurungwe West Member of Parliament Mr Temba Mliswa is bribing traditional leaders to buy allegiance ahead of the June 10 by-elections, Chief Nyamhunga of Hurungwe…





