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JUST THINKINGIn today's world, social media has turned everyone into a self-proclaimed specialist in almost every field,...
05/01/2025

JUST THINKING

In today's world, social media has turned everyone into a self-proclaimed specialist in almost every field, regardless of their actual profession or area of study. This trend has made it increasingly common for people to confidently voice opinions on matters they may not fully understand.

For instance, when someone passes away, despite the relentless efforts of medical professionals to save their life, outsiders often feel entitled to analyze the situation and suggest what the doctors "should have done." Their opinions are usually based on personal beliefs, not medical expertise.

In legal matters, court judgments are delivered based on thorough examination of facts by qualified lawyers and judges. Yet, the general public frequently offers their own interpretations and judgments, often without a full understanding of the legal intricacies involved.

The same applies to economic issues. When the economy struggles, suddenly everyone becomes an economist, offering solutions they believe would fix the situation. Professional economists spend months analyzing complex data and proposing strategies, but their insights are often dismissed by people who think they have simpler, better solutions.

Even when governments undertake projects, they rely on experts to conduct feasibility studies and determine costs through detailed processes that take time. However, once these projects are announced, the public frequently criticizes them, suggesting alternative costs or accusing officials of corruption — often without considering the professional analyses behind those decisions.

What I'm trying to say is that we live in an era where everyone claims to be an expert in everything. Rarely do people admit to not knowing something or take the time to consult those who are specialists in a particular field.

Therefore, it's important to be mindful of whom you choose to listen to and what you choose to learn from them. True wisdom comes from recognizing that we don’t know everything and from valuing the expertise of those who have dedicated their lives to understanding specific fields.

03/01/2025

IMMANUEL CORNELIOUS CHILEKA WRITES:

One important lesson I have drawn from the tragic accident and passing of Dandy Crazy is that what you produce doesn't seem to matterost compared to who you impact!

On the same day Dandy Crazy was involved in a fatal accident, a renowned Professor of Engineering also lost his life in a similar road traffic incident if not at the same incident.

While two or so images of the professor circulated briefly on social media, it is likely that only about 10% of this platform's members are even aware of his name or passing.

President Hakainde Hichilema shared a message of recovery for Dandy Crazy and later offered condolences to his family.

Yet, upon reviewing the president's page, there was no mention of the professor—a senior citizen who contributed significantly to shaping the engineering field in Zambia.

In addition, the BBC reported Dandy Crazy's death on all their platforms, including social media, their website, radio, and television.

Meanwhile, the Zambian government, through the Ministry of Arts, covered all funeral costs for Dandy Crazy.

Surprisingly, the Ministry of Education failed to recognize the professor’s passing, and it appears that even a message of condolence was not sent.

Troubling questions arise: Was his passing unnoticed? Or was it deemed less significant? Or a musician who has more impact on the nation than a professor?

Question: What type of contribution must one make to be recognized as an important figure in Zambia?

To be clear, this is not about diminishing any loss; every death is painful.

However, out of curiosity, one might wonder: whose accomplishments weigh more heavily on the scales of national impact—a professor who educated and mentored generations of engineers, or a musician?

I am aware that different offices and roles carry varying levels of visibility and privilege and my opinion is open to correction.

However, this situation leaves us with much to reflect upon our values and the recognition we give to those who shape our nation.

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JONDA BUS TOURS AND JONDA TRUCKING UPDATE - BELIEVE becomes the first company to land a brand new Marcopolo paradiso G8 ...
23/11/2024

JONDA BUS TOURS AND JONDA TRUCKING UPDATE - BELIEVE becomes the first company to land a brand new Marcopolo paradiso G8 into the Zambian soil. Congratulations team Jonda.

16/11/2024

Ati it's coming home. Ba Richard sure kumpatamato?

Welcome to Zambia our beautiful country🤣
15/11/2024

Welcome to Zambia our beautiful country🤣

14/11/2024

Just a reminder: that little girl from your neighborhood whom you used to call 'Bapongoshi' has grown up and now she’s going out with your husband.

PUBLIC NOTICE | DUE TO THE  HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HEATWAVES CURRENTLY BEING EXPERIENCED, SNAKES, ESPECIALLY COBRAS, SEEK...
20/09/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE | DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HEATWAVES CURRENTLY BEING EXPERIENCED, SNAKES, ESPECIALLY COBRAS, SEEK REFUGE IN COOLER PLACES LIKE INSIDE HOMES.

SAFETY TIPS

1. Avoid leaving windows open for too long. Cobras and Mambas can reach heights that are very high.

2. Avoid leaving your front doors open for fresh air in the evenings. These reptiles are absolutely STEALTHY (too quiet). You won't hear or see them go inside your house.

3 Before sitting under the tree that has that cooling shade, check the branches to see if there are no snakes lurking in the branches.

4. Check your bed and surrounding before you go to bed, cobras are notorious for hiding under the sheets.

5. Avoid the age old trend of liking to chill outside of the house, with mattresses and wrappers in the evening. Most reptiles are nocturnal (hunt at night and more effective)

6. Not only snakes might bite you, but also the age old human enemy; the centipede (Mosithaphala/mbambarize), which is fast and very venomous.

7. Clear bushes round your house. They attract rats and mice which in turn attract the most dangerous snakes because rats and mice are the favourite meal of snakes.

8. Buy snake repellent powder and pour it round your yard. You will definitely decrease the chances of a snake ever visiting your home by 90%.

9. Beware of confronting snakes that get into your homes. Some snakes can be killed easily, others like the black mamba are very cocky. If threatened, they will chase you at an alarming speed and give multiple bites while still on the chase; and bitten victims may not live to see the next forty minutes. So, just be very careful when trying to kill those snakes.

10. Stay well and be safe. It's snake season. It's very hot and they are highly active and get agitated and angry very fast.
Good morning ad have a blessed day

06/09/2024

Honourables

01/09/2024

Check on your man U fan friends these people are going through a lot

In 1930, a Hungarian inventor observed children playing with marbles in a puddle, noticing that the marbles left a trail...
04/07/2024

In 1930, a Hungarian inventor observed children playing with marbles in a puddle, noticing that the marbles left a trail of water in their wake. That's how the idea came about: why not use a ball-shaped metal nib for writing? This is how the pen was born. ✒️🖋 László József Biro shared his idea with his brother György, a chemist, and together they began researching and experimenting to create a new type of pen based on this concept. Finally, they found the perfect combination: a viscous ink and a tip with a small ball that rotated freely, preventing the ink from drying out and controlling its flow. They presented their invention at the Budapest International Fair in 1931 and patented it in 1938, although they did not market it immediately. With the start of World War II, the brothers emigrated to Argentina, where they founded a company in a garage. Although they were initially unsuccessful due to the high cost of the product, they secured a contract with the British Air Force, which boosted their popularity. In 1943, they licensed their invention to Eversharp Faber in the United States for $2 million. In 1950, Marcel B**h acquired the rights and, on the recommendation of an advertising expert, dropped the "h" from his surname and founded the company BICGroup. In that year, they launched the first BIC Cristal, one of the most perfect designs ever created, of which more than 20 million units are sold every day around the world. Since 1953, more than 100 billion BIC Cristals have been manufactured, making it the best-selling pen of all time.

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An Ohio billionaire is preparing to descend to Titanic depths in a deep-sea submersible to demonstrate the industry's sa...
03/06/2024

An Ohio billionaire is preparing to descend to Titanic depths in a deep-sea submersible to demonstrate the industry's safety improvements following the implosion of the OceanGate vessel last year.

Larry Connor, a real estate investor from Dayton, announced that he and Patrick Lahey, co-founder of Triton Submarines, will dive more than 12,400 feet to the Titanic shipwreck in a two-person submersible.

The pressure is on...

*LAWS THAT ISAAC NEWTON FORGOT TO TELL US ABOUT* May be because these things don't always happen but very probable.1. WO...
31/05/2024

*LAWS THAT ISAAC NEWTON FORGOT TO TELL US ABOUT*

May be because these things don't always happen but very probable.

1. WORKSHOP LAW OF BREAD:
When the buttered slice of bread falls it always falls on the buttered side.

2. LAW OF QUEUE:
If you change queue, the one you just left starts to move faster than the one you are in now.

3. LAW OF MECHANICAL REPAIR
After your hands become coated with grease, your nose begins to itch.

4. LAW OF THE TOOLS:
Any tool, when dropped, rolls to the least accessible corner.

5. BATH THEOREM:
When the body is immersed in water, the telephone rings.

6. LAW OF ENCOUNTERS
The probability of meeting someone you know increases when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.

7. LAW OF THE RESULT
When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will!

8. LAW OF BIOMECHANICAL:
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.

9. LAW OF COFFEE:
As soon as you sit down for a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.

10. LAW OF EXAM:
A book will remain in state of rest or covered in dust until exams time.

11. LAW OF SLEEP:
The nap becomes enjoyable when the alarm sounds.

12. LAW OF CHEAPER THINGS
You always get the cheaper things once you have bought the expensive one.

*Which of the above is experienced quite often?* 🤔

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