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FANNY KALONDA Lusaka LUSAKA City Council (LCC) has secured K40 million through the National Disaster Risk Management Division (NDRMD) to strengthen the city’s resilience to flooding and expand drainage infrastructure in vulnerable areas. Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa said the…
PHILIP CHISALU, MARY LEMBA, MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka STAKEHOLDERS have welcomed the reappointment of Situmbeko Musokotwane as Minister of Finance and National Planning, saying his return will provide policy continuity, fiscal stability and sustained commitment to structural…
Let me begin with what is not in dispute. Chief Mukuni is an old and honoured institution. The Leya people have lived along that stretch of the Zambezi for centuries, they were there before Livingstone was a town, before the railway, before the bridge, and before there was a Zambia to argue about. Nothing I […]
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called for unity, discipline and “smart” hard work among Zambians, saying these values will be essential to building a better future and ensuring that the benefits of economic growth reach citizens across the country. And…
A Grade 6 pupil in Chipata has been taken to a place of safety after reportedly entering into a marriage following challenges in accessing books and other school requirements. The 18-year-old pupil, identified as Monica Mwanza of Mtendere Section in the Luona area, is reported to have accepted a marriage proposal from 22-year-old John Mwale, […]
WHEN President Hakainde Hichilema says, “together, with unity, discipline and hard smart work, let us Grow Zambia and build a better future for every citizen,” he is setting out a clear direction for the country. It is a call for Zambians to unite, remain disciplined and commit…
Betrayal and Redemption: A story of job loss and supernatural intervention If there is one thought that every employed person dreads, it is the bitter truth that at some point in life, they may lose their job before hitting retirement age. In today’s world, job security is never guaranteed—many people find themselves out of employment […]
500MW Copperbelt project to boost power supply MAZOMBWE BANDA, PHILIP CHISALU Lusaka ZESCO Limited and Hungary based climate infrastructure platform Enersynk Group have signed a US$519 million power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 500-megawatt solar photovoltaic project in…
The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting certain South African government officials, lawmakers and politicians accused by Washington of being responsible for or involved in policies it considers race-based discrimination. The restrictions are not a blanket visa ban on all South Africans. They are aimed at specific individuals identified by the U.S. government, […]
Africa TV has continued its broadcast of The Bond Season 6 with Episode 05, taking viewers into the world of special lemons and walnuts. Titled “Special Lemons and Walnuts,” the latest episode explores two distinctive agricultural products while offering viewers a closer look at farming, innovation and the people behind their production. From the cultivation […]