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ZAMBIA has already welcomed 1.5 million international tourists this year. This is against an annual target of 2.5 million visitors. This is encouraging progress. The 2.5 million target for this year, though lofty, is already in sight. Meeting it will place the country firmly on…
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Zambia’s post-election situation and the killing of former Cabinet Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya following a debate in Strasbourg. The resolution, titled “Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya,” was…
Two newly elected Members of Parliament in Mufulira district have officially taken their oath of office as members of the Mufulira Municipal Council during a swearing-in ceremony conducted by Magistrate Mercy Chabu. Those sworn in during the ceremony were United Party for…
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu Kanyanta Manga II has commended the Zambia Army for contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. Speaking during the official handover of a 15-metre crocodile statue at Chikumanino Roundabout in Kasama, the Mwinelubemba said the…
Nsama District Administration has welcomed the implementation of a project aimed at conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable land management and enhancing water security in communities along the shores of Lake Tanganyika. The Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Land…
The Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD) Project has unveiled plans to restore the degraded Nyimbili water spring ecosystem in Nakonde District, Muchinga Province. TRALARD II Provincial Operations Officer Catherine Sakala said the plans follow a…
Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Hapenga Kabeta has revealed that the government is working on an entity which will be responsible for buying gold for export out of the country. Dr Kabeta says the development of the body known as the “Zambia Gold…
Government has constructed a one-by-three classroom block, modern ablution block and installed a water reticulation system at Chituba Primary School in Milenge District at a cost of over K2.9 million under the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Chituba Primary School…
Government has flagged off the distribution of assorted assistive devices to Persons with Disabilities across the eight districts of Muchinga Province. The devices being distributed through the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) includes 60 wheelchairs, 15…
Kaoma Central Constituency Member of Parliament in Western Province, Morgan Sitwala, says the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Committee will be engaged to prioritize the procurement of a water-drilling rig to address the water challenges in rural communities. Speaking in an…