Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Major Zambia stories, public affairs updates, and developing national news.
Over 7,000 retirees have so far accessed more than K90 million under the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) interest-free advance facility. NAPSA Chief Executive Officer, Muyangwa Muyangwa, revealed that out of 34,000 retirees on the NAPSA payroll, over 7,000 have…
Zambia has called for accelerated action and stronger institutional coordination to ensure global commitments turn into affordable financing, jobs and improved services for ordinary families. Representing President Hakainde Hichilema at the 81st Session of the United Nations…
Zambia has been selected as one of six countries to participate in the United Nations (UN) Country Support Mechanism on Critical Energy Transition Minerals, designed to help resource-rich countries move up the global value chain. This is in a press statement made available to the…
About 36 schools in Northern Province are benefiting from the Presidential Irrigation Initiative. The initiative is aimed at providing learners with practical agricultural skills. Ministry of Education Assistant Director Alvin Masendeke says the initiative being pioneered by…
Nalolo District Commissioner Namatama Mupo has commended the Departments of Community Development and Social Welfare for executing their duties diligently. Mrs Mupo said the two departments have been consistent in updating her office on all activities being implemented in the…
Government has advised farmers in areas expected to receive reduced rainfall in the country to grow early maturing and drought-resistant crops. Zambia Meteorology Department Principal Meteorologist Rodgers Manjomba says farmers should select crop varieties according to the…
The Copperbelt University and United Capital Fertilisers (UCF), a subsidiary of the Wonderful Group of Companies Limited, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake the construction of a state of the art chemical laboratory. The agreement will also support…
ZANACO has launched a 100 million United States dollars Medium-Term Note Programme that will support the issuance of sustainability bonds aimed at mobilising long-term capital for green and social projects in Zambia. British Investment International (BII) offered technical…
Zambia and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership, underscoring shared commitments to democracy, rule of law, and economic cooperation. European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, has commended Zambia’s standing as a…
Muchinga Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Brian Sichande has bemoaned the lack of a dedicated legal framework tailored to address existing gaps in the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector. Mr Sichande however stated that the government through the Ministry of…
