The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has quarantined assorted products falling within the scope of Compulsory Standards in the Copperbelt, North-Western and Luapula Provinces valued at approximately K490, 000. The quarantined products were supplied on the market in the three provinces without authority from the Agency as required by the Compulsory Standards Act No.3 of […]

By Staff Writer United Party for National Development (UPND) Secretary General Batuke Imenda has described BRICS political parties Plus dialogue, which took place in Johannesburg South Africa, as insightful. Speaking at the just ended political dialogue in South Africa, Mr. Imenda said the meeting provided a number of takeaways for political parties from both the […]

By Staff Writer Ministry of Education Minister Douglas Syakalima says his Ministry is feeding 2 Million learners in the country through a plan called Government School feeding programme. Hon. Syakalima says in order to improve attendance and performance of learners in Schools, his Minister is implementing a home-grown school feeding programme in 70 districts across […]

The Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima is in Rome, Italy for the UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment scheduled for 24 to 26 July 2023. The Minister is accompanied by senior government officials from the Office of the Vice President, Ministry of Education, National Food and Nutrition Commission and the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia […]

By Staff Writer Governance and Development Advocates Zambia is delighted to note that Government through the Ministry of Health has adequately supplied 85 percent of medicines, and medical supplies kits countrywide. Executive Director Elias Mulenga said this after a tour of medical facilities countrywide which revealed that most Districts have received the health care kits […]

The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has commended Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Collins Nzovu, and his Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Dr. Douty Chibamba, for making strides in ending pollution of streams in mining communities in Zambia. Commenting on the Minister’s recent tour of mining operations in Sinazongwe District, CEJ Head of Research Freeman Mubanga […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE In an effort to streamline the disposal of offences under the Local Government Act No. 2 of 2019, the Chingola Municipal Council has launched a fast-track court. The official launch was graced by Justice Charles Chanda, who emphasised that the new court would play a crucial role in alleviating the congestion faced […]

By Staff Writer A-one-year two month old baby has drowned in Chelston Rhodes Camp in Lusaka. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said brief facts of the matter are that the now victim was left in the custody of her Aunt who mentioned that the victim left the house around 09:00 hours to play with her friend […]

Ministry of Labour and Social Security, has warned parents to desist from forcing children into economic activities. Speaking during a special child Labour Inspection conducted in Rufunsa District, Labour Inspector, Joseph Chinyama warned parents to refrain from withdrawing their children from school to work as maids and other occupations. Mr Chinyama said this following a […]

By Staff Writer Five people have been arrested in Luanshya district on the Copperbelt after they were allegedly found to have diverted raw sewage for gardening purposes. KWSC Manager Marketing and Public Relations Misheck Moyo said the five are said to have been diverting raw sewer from the Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company (KWSC), main […]