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Vice President’s office calls for affordable, accessible insurance schemes tailored to smallholder farmers

The Office of the Vice President has called on financial institutions to develop affordable and accessible insurance schemes tailored to smallholder farmers. It ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJuly 1, 20240

Metro

Police in Luanshya arrest 63-year-old for allegedly defiling mentally-challenged girl

Police in Luanshya District have arrested a 63-year-old man in connection with the offence of defiling a mentally challenged girl. Police investigations revealed ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 30, 20240

Economy

Manufacturers highlight key economic reforms to enhance sector’s contribution to GDP

The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has emphasized the importance of restoring economic stability to attract investment in the manufacturing sector. ZAM Chief ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 30, 20240

Economy

Ahead 2025 budget, WWF Zambia proposes forestry sector fund in support of green economy goals

WWF Zambia has proposed the establishment of a Forestry Sector Fund (FSF) funded by revenues from the Carbon Tax, aiming to revitalize and ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 30, 20240

Power and Politics

Party leader, Mwenda, challenges President Hichilema to account for monies received from donors to fight drought (Video)

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party has challenged President Hakainde Hichilema to disclose the amount raised by the government since declaring the drought ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 29, 20240

Tech

Toyota to launch self-driving electric SUVs in China, as firm struggles with fifth position in car sales

Toyota has announced plans to launch its first electric car model equipped with an advanced autonomous driving system, similar to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving, ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 29, 20240

Tech

UNDP selects Zambia as host for mining center of excellence in Africa

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has selected Zambia to host a Center of Excellence for Mining in Africa, with plans to establish ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 29, 20240

Power and Politics

President Nyusi addresses Zambian parliament, restates country’s determination to ensure peace, build stable economy

Mozambican President, Felip Nyusi, has vowed to crush insurgents terrorising the northern part of the country. Nyusi expressed satisfaction with the progress made ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 29, 20240

Economy

Govt urged to ensure efficient distribution of social cash transfer funds to prevent corruption

The government has been urged to implement efficient distribution mechanisms for the Social Cash Transfer programme funds to prevent corruption. A total of ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 29, 20240

Economy

Lumwana Copper Mine expansion to displace 279 households, sparking compensation concerns

An estimated 279 households in Mwanaute, Kamisengo and Lwamizambo communities of Kalumbila District, North-Western Province, are slated for displacement to facilitate the expansion ...

By AUGUSTINE SICHULAJune 28, 20240

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