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Inclusion as we know it, is a philosophy built on the belief that all people are equal and should be respected and valued. This philosophical position is reflected in the preamble to the Constitution of […]

Introduction Zambia’s mining history dates back over a 100 years ago. This rich history is attributed to the fact that the country is endowed with a vast amount of mineral resources. Within its geographical confines, […]

I must say that Dr. Sishuwa is a prolific writer and researcher with potential of being A rated. I have followed his exploits from the time he was a student at UNZA to-date. His last […]

In last week’s article, I brought to light the labour dynamics of Zambia’s economy, arguing that youths constitute a huge unexploited labour reserve, and that youths in Zambia are generally ill-placed in society and the […]

If Zambia descends into large-scale political unrest after the 12 August 2021 general election, there are three major factors that would have driven the country to that outcome. These include the public’s increasing lack of […]

Introduction Labour makes an indispensable contribution in the production of commodities. Labour is the human productive factor. However, not only is the human factor crucial for production, it also serves an economic function of consumption. […]

Mining remains the backbone of Zambia’s economy accounting for 14% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), over 14% of domestic revenue generation, and over 70% of foreign exchange earnings. The sector also contributes substantially to employment […]

Because of our close friendship, Andrew Sardanis many times asked me to speak at his funeral. I always gave the same response: that I would do so provided the need to do so was delayed […]

In the previous article I explored the main drivers of tax evasion and avoidance in Zambia and assessed the government’s tax enforcement capacity. The Financial Intelligence Centre Trends Report published in 2020 revealed that significant […]

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)estimates that Africa loses USD 50 billion annually to tax evasion. In some place the figure is much higher; for example, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa […]