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ZEMA approves 20 climate change-related projects in six months

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has approved 20 climate change-related projects in the past six months. Since January 2024, ZEMA has processed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 6, 20240

Lawmaker Banda reportedly escapes from detention; manhunt begins, as Lungu accuses govt of inhumane treatment

Petauke Central lawmaker, Emmanuel Banda, has reportedly escaped from lawful custody. Banda is facing aggravated robbery charges and was being held by Zambia ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 6, 20240

Economy

ZCSA warns farmers against buying fertilizer from unregistered manufacturers (Video)

As Zambia prepares for the upcoming farming season, the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has advised farmers to purchase fertilizer from recognised and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 6, 20240

Economy

Agric ministry promotes smart farming to mitigate climate challenges (Video)

The Ministry of Agriculture says it is leveraging the ongoing commercial show in Lusaka to educate farmers on integrating smart agricultural farming methodologies ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 5, 20240

Tech

ZICTA warns of rising mobile money fraud amid increased internet penetration (Video)

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has warned consumers to be vigilant in protecting their mobile money from fraudsters, following an ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 5, 20240

Power and Politics

Zambia named first vice chair of AU committee on social development

Zambia has been appointed First Vice Chairperson of African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Social Development, Labour and Employment. This decision was ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 5, 20240

Economy

At 79 out of 90 countries, Zambia ranks poorly in global tobacco industry interference index

The tobacco industry interference in undermining and delaying government efforts to protect public health has reportedly worsened globally. Zambia reflects this trend, ranking ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 4, 20240

Economy

Zambia woos Japanese investors to establish vehicle manufacturing plants

The Zambian government has invited Japanese investors to consider establishing a vehicle manufacturing plant in the country. Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 4, 20240

Metro

Rights commission laments continuous extrajudicial killings, as another victim reported dead at Chawama police station

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has called on the government to take urgent and immediate measures to stop extrajudicial killings. Commission Chairperson, Dr. ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 4, 20240

Hichilema calls for African solidarity at Zambia’s 96th Agricultural Show, praises Burundi’s support

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed gratitude to Burundi President, Evariste Ndayishimiye, for his support, particularly for donating 5,000 metric tonnes of maize and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAAugust 4, 20240

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