Government has spent over K199 million on agriculture support programmes in Southern Province aimed at boosting productivity and advancing national food security targets. The funds have been channelled towards the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP), irrigation development and mechanisation initiatives from 2022 to date. Speaking during the first-quarter Provincial Development Coordinating Committee meeting in Choma, […]

…but says he has managed to navigate the most difficult economic storms in four years and ten months, having taken over a country that was burdened by debt, economic difficulties compounded by drought, cholera and mismanagement By MUBITA KATETE THE four years and 10 months of the UPND government have been traumatic, having inherited […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Mexico’s Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring their second goal. – REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski© Thomson Reuters MEXICO got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in an encounter with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia, ECZ, has lifted the suspension of all political campaign activities in Mazabuka Central Constituency with immediate effect. In a public notice seen by Mwebantu, Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the decision followed a review of the prevailing situation in consultation with stakeholders. “The review has confirmed that the conditions […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema was in North-Western Province today for a day-long working visit, where he urged UPND supporters to remain united ahead of the Aug 13 elections. Addressing supporters at Solwezi Airport this morning, HH said the party must “pull in one direction” to secure votes for UPND candidates at all levels. “We should not […]

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has named four former United Party for National Development (UPND) Members of Parliament who did not vote in support of Bill 7. The former Members of Parliament are Garry Nkombo, Elijah Muchima, Newton Samakai, and Elias Mubanga. Speaking in Solwezi this morning when he addressed supporters at Solwezi Airport, President Hichilema said […]

THE BETRAYAL OF TRUST: GARRY NKOMBO’S VOTE AGAINST BILL 7 EXPOSES HIS RECKLESS AMBITION 13th June, 2026.By Staff Reporter Loyalty in politics is not measured by smiles during rallies or praise-singing in party uniforms. It is measured in the quiet moments of decision when a single vote can either fortify a government fighting for national […]

Chief Hamusonde VII of the Lundwe people of Bweengwa in Monze district has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV. Chief Hamusonde described the death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni as a great loss to both the Ngoni people and the nation at large. The traditional leader said the late Paramount […]

Mwine Lubemba Chitimukulu of the Bemba people of Northern, and Muchinga Provinces has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV of the Ngoni people of Eastern Province. The Mwine Lubemba Chitimukulu has described the death of Paramount Chief Mpezeni as a national tragedy, stating that its impact goes beyond the Ngoni […]

Government says it is committed to improving livelihoods and promoting climate resilience in Northern Province. Northern Province Assistant Secretary, Jordan Mwenya says this is being done through working with partners such as the Community Climate Solutions Zambia limited, an organization dedicated to empowering local communities in addressing climate change through sustainable practices and innovative solutions. […]