The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has commended the newly appointed Human Right Commissioner who has the task of helping to improve human rights in Zambia.SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe has also called on the New Commissioner to expedite the Process of Enacting the Anti-Torture Bill into Law. Mr Cheembe […]

Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has appealed to insurance companies in Zambia to compensate farmers registered on the Weather Index Insurance timely. CEJ Head of Research Freeman Mubanga says farmers especially in Southern Province, which recorded erratic rainfall, are waiting for a clear roadmap from companies providing Weather Index Insurance on how they will compensate […]

Government says this year alone, Zambia has registered commitment of investment exceeding US$3 billion, the highest ever recorded in a single year. Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati disclosed this when he graced the official opening of the 22nd AETAT Congress held in Livingstone under the theme “Diversity and Conversation of African Plants Challenges and […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAThe Zambia Meteorological Department has advised members of the general public to keep warm as the country is expected to experience very cold weather. The Department has also advised farmers to secure their harvested produce as the department continues to monitor the weather system. “Most parts of the country are anticipated to experience […]

UPND Mbabala Member of Parliament, Joseph Munsanje has said President Hakainde Hichilema is happy with the work of My Home Town in Choma. Munsanje addressed the crowd of Mbabala residents that received the committee of My Home Town led by its founder and multinational businessman, James Ndambo. He commended My Home Town for giving people […]

By Staff Writer Police in Mkushi have launched a manhunt for three men who allegedly cut off the finger of a 10-year-old boy living with albinism. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said a man only identified as Kendrick of Mkushi and two other unknown persons are wanted for the offense of Grievous Bodily Harm. Mr Hamoonga […]

Government has assureed the nation that the country is food secure despite the reduced harvest during the 2021/2022 farming season. Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda saidsome sections of society raised concern about a weak food security situation in the country, coupled with high mealie meal prices. Ms Kasanda assured […]

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and Indo Zambia Bank have held exploratory discussions to establish a strong business partnership, which would unlock bridge financing to the mining company by the bank to pave the way for growth. KCM Provisional Liquidator Celine Nair, who is also the acting Administrator General and Official Receiver of Zambia, held business […]

By Staff Writer Two school leavers of Hachiinda village of Mbabala Constituency have been given an opportunity of a lifetime to study any course of their choice abroad courtesy of My Home Town Organization. The organization’s Founder, who is also Chairman of Africa Union Holdings Group of Companies, James Ndambo tasked the church to identify […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Municipal Council has called on the members of the public to desist from buying land (plots) without documentation. CMC Assistant Public Relations Manager said the Local Authority has noticed with concern, the number of suspecting developers who have purchased pieces of land from unscrupulous individuals without authentic documents. Ms Mulenga said […]