Cross Border Drivers - SADC

02/02/2026

TURNING A BLIND EYE ON BEDBUGS AND OTHER PESTS, WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY?
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Although many people aren't talking about them, Bedbugs have found a permanent place in public transport, including guest houses and luxury busses in Zambia.

I recall boarding a popular international luxury bus from Joburg, and discovering bedbugs crawling on me. When I alerted a crew member, they seemed unbothered. Similarly, on a Rosa minibus, I spotted lice on the curtains, and the conductor casually brushed it.

WHAT ARE BEDBUGS AND DO THEY'VE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

Bedbugs survive without food for months, feed quickly, and cause itchy bites, allergic reactions, and anxiety. They infest homes, public places, and transport.

Bedbugs are small, flat, reddish-brown insects that feed on human or animal blood.
They cause intense itchy bites, allergic reactions, insomnia, and psychological distress¹

WHAT IS THE SOLUTION?
The solution lies with transport operators, passengers, and government agencies.

We therefore argue Hon. Dr. Sylvia Mumba (Minister of Health), Hon. Desmond Amadi (Minister of Local Government), and Hon. Frank Tayari (Minister of Transport and Logistics) to establish laws requiring regular disinfection and pest control in public transport. Random checks and proof of disinfection could help curb the spread.

Let's work together to eradicate bedbugs from public transport.

Yours

Andrew K. Kabaghe Sr.
Former Regional Coordinator
Sadc Truck Drivers Association of Zambia
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Ministry of Health Zambia
of Transport and Logistics-Zambia
of Local Government and Rural Development-Zambia
Ministry of Infrastructure,Housing and Urban Development - Zambia
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services
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¹ About Bed Bugs | Bed Bugs | CDC https://share.google/3Jc7U2dWGeL3czWei

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10/05/2025

A CALL TO ACTION: OPPOSITION PARTIES, SHOW US YOUR MANIFESTOS OR PLAN!
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October 5th, 2025

As Zambia approaches the upcoming elections, it's essential that opposition parties provide clear and concise manifestos outlining their vision, plans, and solutions to the pressing issues facing our nation.

For too long, opposition parties have focused on critiquing the ruling party's actions without articulating their own solutions. This approach may garner temporary attention, but it doesn't provide voters with the information they need to make informed decisions.

We, the Zambian people, deserve better. We deserve to know how our potential leaders plan to address the challenges we face. We deserve to see a clear vision for our country's future.

Therefore, we're calling on all opposition parties, including those led by Hon. Binwell Mpundu, Harry Kalaba, Fred Mmembe, Kelvin Fube Bwalya, and others, to produce their manifestos and share them with the nation.

We want to know:

1. How will you mitigate power outages and ensure a reliable energy supply?

2. What's your plan for revitalizing the agricultural sector, which is the backbone of our economy?

3. How will you address the state of our road networks, including maintenance and expansion?

4. What strategies will you employ to counter the rural-urban drift and promote economic development in rural areas?

5. How will you tackle youth unemployment and provide opportunities for our young people?

6. What's your stance on freedom of expression and cyber laws? Will you continue with the current law, or do you intend to repeal it? If so, how will you ensure that internet users are protected from bullying, scams, and fraud?

7. How do you plan to manage the mining sector, particularly in situations like the recent gold rush in Mufumbwe, which resulted in conflicts between youths and police?

8. What's your solution to the challenges facing the health sector, given the growing population and pressure on current infrastructure and manpower?

9. Will you consider investing in a referendum to amend the constitution, ensuring that the laws passed are unbiased and stand the test of time?

By providing clear and concise answers to these questions, opposition parties will demonstrate their commitment to addressing the pressing issues facing Zambia.

A well-articulated manifesto is essential for voters to make informed decisions. It's time for opposition parties to put their plans on the table and show us how they intend to lead our country forward.

We look forward to reading your manifestos and engaging in constructive discussions about the future of our beloved Zambia.

Yours sincerely

Andrew K. Kabaghe Sr.
Concerned Citizen.
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Patriotic Front - PF
UKA United Kwacha Alliance
TONSE ALLIANCE
UPND
TONSE ALLIANCE
Times of Zambia - TOZ
ZNBC Today
BBC News Africa

08/11/2025

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