The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has launched a manual, meant to strengthen community participation in sustainable management of fisheries resources in the country. Fisheries and Livestock Minister, Makozo Chikote has since called on all stakeholders to ensure that the contents of the manual reach the targeted groups. Mr Chikote said formulation of the document […]

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has defended his government’s decision not to give subsidies or reduce taxes in the wake of a sharp rise in the cost of living. He was addressing the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday night amid high fuel prices and food shortages in some parts of the country. Mr Museveni […]

Mukuni Chiefdom Co-ruler, Bedyango has called on parents and guardians in the chiefdom to take advantage of the free education policy introduced by the government to ensure children especially girls get educated. The Bedyango said once the children have access to quality primary and secondary education, they will have the zeal for tertiary education and […]

By Staff Writer Monze Town Council Secretary Frank Kalenga has called on Traditional Leaders in the District to involve the Local Authority in their development plans so as to have a coordinated development for the district. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on His Royal Highness Chief Hamusonde of Bweengwa, Mr Kalenga who was […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBEA Choma based business Man has allegedly shot a fellow business man trading next to his shop with a pistol and later shot himself dead for unknown reasons. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Billy Munsaka  the proprietor of Biltrex after closing his shop at around 19:00 hours got into his vehicle a […]

By Staff WriterMinister of Tourism, Rodney Sikumba with Members of Parliament yesterday held a meeting aimed at finding an amicable solution to challenges of human-animal conflict that has affected the country in the recent past. Mr Sikumba said it is important for parliamentarians and Government to have dialogue over issues of human animal conflict. Speaking […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAActionAid Zambia has handed over a user guide manual that facilitates fishers and communities to participate in the management and sustainable use of fisheries resources in Zambia to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. The user guide manual is aimed at re-orienting fisheries extension officers in the formation of community structures as well […]

By Staff WriterTwo juveniles of Mufulira have been arrested after they allegedly dragging a 12-year-old girl behind a church and defiled her. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said police have apprehended two juveniles for defilement and have since launched a manhunt for the third suspect. However, the third suspect is on the run […]