Jubilee Centre April 22nd, 2009
The Republican President said that Zambia needed the spirit of pioneering if it wanted to get up. But how can Zambia get up when all it hears everyday is that, “You can’t get up on your own. Your hope is in the hands of foreign investors.” A pioneer spirit is not something one is born […]
Jubilee Centre April 7th, 2009
I was one of the 500 people who attended the National Indaba that was called by the Republican President. The Indaba was also attended by invited guests from other countries that were called to share experiences and exchange ideas on how the global economic crisis and challenges being faced by our country can be addressed. […]
Jubilee Centre March 31st, 2009
Jubilee Centre has requested the government to include in its agenda for National Indaba gathering the issue of Moral Values. We have requested that the Indaba define the moral values that hold us united as a nation. We are concerned that there is too much politicking in the nation. Similarly, we are concerned about the […]
Jubilee Centre March 2nd, 2009
The appointing of the tribunal to probe into the alleged abuse of office and corruption against Hon Dora Siliya –MP and Minister of Transport and Communication Social exposes the lack of seriousness in the fight against corruption. If the Vice-president who is an eminent lawyer has informed our parliament and the nation at large […]
Jubilee Centre February 3rd, 2009
The National Constitution Conference (NCC) is becoming a circus. The ordinary citizen is asking, “Did you mean to mock me, by asking me to make a submission to the Mungomba Constitutional Review Commission to which you had no commitment to honour?” Every patriotic Zambian has every reason to ask the authorities, “Why was I asked […]
Lawrence Temfwe January 27th, 2009
Pax Romana or Roman Peace was the long period of relative serenity through out the Roman Empire from the reign Augustus to that of Marcus Aurelius. During this period the empire protected the governed provinces, each of which legislated and administered its own laws while accepting the forced Roman taxation and military control. The Pax […]
Jubilee Centre January 13th, 2009
A cabinet minister recently charged that those who have attained an educational level of up to grade four have no capacity whatsoever; to advice the government over the credit crunch that is facing the world. In any other nation such a statement would have ended the political career of such a cabinet minister.
The statement by […]
Jubilee Centre December 9th, 2008
I am in Mozambique attending the All Africa Conference of Churches ninth General Assembly (AACC). In his welcoming speech, the outgoing AACC writes, “We will also be seeking to fashion African ecumenical responses to the severe crises sweeping the world. This is the time for Africa to summon courage and speak to these times.” In […]
Jubilee Centre December 6th, 2008
This weekend at the Christian Arts Promotions Awards (CHAPRO) ceremony we saw religion and politics mixing. Who on earth would have thought of a day when Zambian Christians would shout partisan political slogans at a Christian gathering? Who would have thought that an invited high-ranking government leader would be jeered at a Christian gathering? What […]
Jubilee Centre November 19th, 2008
Newly appointed MMD parliamentary Chief Whip, Vernon Mwaanga said there is no greater honour than to be asked to serve Zambia. He is right. Every Zambian appointed to a position of public leadership must consider it a great honour. However, the appointment is a great honour because it should be given in recognition of […]
Jubilee Centre November 17th, 2008
Zambia is in a state of tension. The tension comes from the looming job losses in the wake of a sharp decline in world copper prices and the increased cost of food, especially meal-mealie, our staple food. But the tension is far deeper than this. It is the crisis of hopelessness among us as a […]
Jubilee Centre November 4th, 2008
One of the defining characteristics of village politics has been intense tribalism. When the leader of a political party comes from a certain tribe, that party becomes the party for the entire tribe. In our villages, issues are low on the agenda when it comes to choosing a presidential candidate. A feature that defines […]
Jubilee Centre October 20th, 2008
If you’re a Christian who has given up on politics this year and decided not to vote on the 30th October, do that which is honourable. Go to Joppa and find a ship bound for Tarshish. There is no reason for you to be a citizen of this country if you perform neither civic […]
Jubilee Centre October 8th, 2008
Zambia will elect a new president in twenty-two days. Whether you vote or not, the next President will determine the future and well-being of this nation. Here are some talking points to help you decide how you can vote. Which candidate has best dedicated his time toward explaining what he will do to: reduce […]
Jubilee Centre September 16th, 2008
The gathering in New York for the High-Level meeting on 25th September for the Heads of States to discuss the Millennium Development Goals will be the eighth year since the 189 Heads of State signed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Declaration. At the first MDG summit in 2000 the Heads of States from the Global […]
