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By Staff Reporter Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for bringing the mining sector on the Copperbelt back to life. Addressing the media in Ndola this morning, Mr. Matambo noted that President Hakainde Hichilema has a spirit of reviving and resurrecting sectors that were left dead by the previous regime. Mr. Matambo […]
By Staff Reporter President Hakainde Hichilema has disclosed that farmers under the Farmers Input Support Program-FISP will this year receive their inputs through the E-Voucher system. The President says the E-Voucher system will enable Farmers to choose their desired inputs as opposed to being given what they do not plant. The president was Speaking during […]
By Anthony Chomba The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says all is set for the local government by elections for Zimba and Mwansabombwe districts. And stakeholders who included political parties have witnessed the verification process of the ballots in Lusaka. ECZ Public Relations manager Patricia Luhanga however expressed worry that only one political partybwas present […]
By Anthony Chomba Poultry farmers have been advised to sell their chickens live as opposed to have them dressed amidst the power deficit currently being experienced in the country. The pronouncements were made during the International Poultry Festival being held in Lusaka. Expo managing direct Diamone Siulapwa says doing so will be the only alternative […]
By Comfort Nthala A U.S.-based well-wisher has paid the K4, 000 fine for 21-year-old Mercy Mwakesa, saving her from a six-month jail term. Mwakesa was convicted by the Mufulira Magistrate Court for producing and sharing pornographic content on social media between May 1st and May 14th, 2024. Unable to afford the fine, she had prepared […]
By Staff Reporter Stakeholders in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt province have expressed optimism that the republican president Mr. Hakainde Hichilema will provide solutions to the ongoing load shedding as he addresses the country through parliament tomorrow. Future Prenuers Zambia executive Director Martin Kampamba has told Mafken News that he expects the president to bring […]
By Comfort Nthala The Swedish government has pledged more than $8.5 million to help Zambia address climate change and support vulnerable communities. During a courtesy call on the Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Mike Mposha, Swedish Ambassador Johan Hallenborg announced that $5.5 million will be allocated through the UN Central Emergency Response Fund to […]
By Anthony Chomba Government has challenged players in the manufacturing industry to add value to their products. Ministry of small and medium enterprise permanent secretary Lilian Bwalya says doing so will help locally produced goods be acceptable on the market. She was speaking at the Zambia Association of manufacturers expo in Lusaka that attracted several […]
By Anthony Chomba Renowned International veteran gospel musician Don Moen has endorsed Zambia as the most peaceful country in Africa . Speaking ahead of the ‘Love Zambia festival ‘ in Lusaka, Mr Moen who is currently dating the country says Zambians should cherish and maintain their peace Mr Moen has also cautioned believers against hypocrisy […]
By Ruth Banda Vice President W. K. Mutale Nalumango has called for a unified strategy to combat the rising crisis of illicit alcohol consumption. Speaking at the launch of the Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol in Lusaka, Mrs. Nalumango says government remains committed to issue of illicit alcohol consumption and has since emphasized the need for […]
