Opinions

Sem B.I David Public servants occupy a unique and vital position in any government system. They are the backbone of efficient governance, tasked with serving the people impartially and without bias. Their core duty is to deliver quality services to the public, regardless of political beliefs, affiliations, or backgrounds. For democracy to function effectively, public servants must remain neutral, working collaboratively with all political parties—including opposition members—to ensure smooth service delivery. Unfortunately, we have seen instances where some public servants serve selectively, exhibiting bias and turning away citizens with the weak justification that they did not vote for them, or…

Wayambekange N. Hamufenhu Financial resources many not always be sufficient to address all sanitation challenges; however, sanitation systems can be designed to be self-sustaining. In an era where environmental challenges loom large, the concept of a circular economy offers a promising solution to many of our most pressing issues, including waste management and sanitation. Traditionally, waste has been seen as a byproduct, something to discard and forget. However, in a world increasingly defined by resource scarcity and environmental degradation, waste can no longer be viewed as a mere nuisance. Instead, it should be seen as a resource, a resource that…

PAUL T. SHIPALE I read an opinion piece by Bob Kandetu written on 14 December 2024 and that appeared in the Confidénte of 20 December 2024-10 January 2025 titled; “Propagandists and disinformation, Thank you dearly Comrade Ellen Musialela”. In that article Kandetu advises the nation of the need to stay the course and be concerted and vigilant… betting that Mukwanangombe will do the best to appoint people of quality to her government. Kandetu said “the Netumbo regime must not be perked on vengefulness, examining closets in bedrooms and what not. But the regime must see to it that not again…