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Expert calls for farmer education to ensure smallholder benefit

Government's decision to lift restriction on maize exports has  led to calls for increased farmer education to ensure smallholders benefit from the policy shift.  Speaking in...

Toll Gate Mobile Money Payments to Foster Financial Inclusion. 

A Lusaka based Economist has noted that Mobile money payments on toll gates is a post transformation which will be able to castigate good...

UNZA Seeks K700m to Fix Hostels, Roads, Water Systems

Approximately 700 million kwacha is needed for the immediate rehabilitation of water, sanitation, roads, hostels and teaching facilities at the University of Zambia (UNZA). UNZA...

NGOCC to Support Over 500 Women in General Elections

The Non-Governmental Gender Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has made a promise to support over five hundred women who are ready to participate in the upcoming...

Zambia Reaches Historic US$5.2 Billion in Foreign Exchange Reserve

Zambia has reached a historic US$5.2 billion in foreign exchange reserves, marking a significant turning point for the economy. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka...

Bus Drivers Appeals for Enhanced Security During 24hr Business Move

Lusaka bus drivers have raised concerns over their safety and the safety of passengers following the government's introduction of 24-hour business operations.  Speaking in an...

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ZIA, SACAP to seal bilateral deal for architects

The Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) is set to sign a bilateral Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the South African Council for Architectural Professionals...

Economist calls for action on high cost of living

Zambia has recorded a drop in annual inflation to 13 percent, showing early signs of economic relief though the burden on ordinary citizens has...

ZIA opposes controversial land bill

Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) President, Architect Musunka Silungwe has raised concern over the proposed Lands and Deeds Registry Bill currently before the National...

Timely farm loans crucial for food security – Phiri

A prominent rural development organization has sounded the alarm over delays in agricultural financing, warning that late disbursement of loans is threatening Zambia’s food...

Do not rush maize deal – Expert

Agricultural Expert Oliver Bulaya has called on the government to carefully deliberate and consult with relevant authorities to ensure sound decision-making regarding the proposed...

Zambia denies maize export agreement

Ministry of Agriculture has dismissed reports that Zambia has signed a maize export agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), stating that discussions...

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BUDGET DAY PROTEST, PEOPLE’S CRY FOR FISCAL DISCIPLINE

Budget Day Protest was organised by a consortium of CSOs to make known their displeasure concerning mismanagement of public funds by the Patriotic Front...

Fuel Prices Slashed