Chipembi Girls get innovative with hydroponics farming
In just three weeks, you can see your crops grow and mature, while traditional soil farming takes about six weeks, Abigail Mutambo, a grade eleven pupil at Chipembi Girls Secondary School, shared with enthusiasm. This remarkable efficiency is one of the many benefits of hydroponics farming, a method her school has embraced to revolutionise crop…...
Cabinet moves to split Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act
CABINET has approved in principle, the introduction of the Cyber Security Bill of 2024 and the Cyber Crimes Bill of 2024. In a statement, Friday, Acting Chief Government Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu said the move was aimed at repealing the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act No. 2 of 2021 and separating the Cyber Security and…...
When we say things, we get them done, says HH as he renames Chadiza-Chipata road after himself
PEOPLE of Zambia who were doubting us when we were in opposition, when we say things, we get them done, says President Hakainde Hichilema. And President Hichilema says he will prioritise the construction of the Chadiza-Chipata road, which he has now named the “HH Road”. Meanwhile, Paramount Chief Kalonga Gawa Undi has lamented the exploitation…...
We’ll unite in 2026 to remove this mukukulu wa chunsu – Lungu
IN 2026, we will unite and remove this mukukulu wa chunsu, says Edgar Lungu in apparent reference to President Hakainde Hichilema. And Lungu says the UPND government has not initiated any single project in the past three years. Speaking during the Citizens First rally in Samfya, Saturday, Lungu said if a government fails to deliver,…...
BoZ plants 1,500 trees to commemorate its 60th anniversary
THE Bank of Zambia has planted 1,500 trees in Mumbwa District as a way of celebrating its 60th anniversary. Speaking at the tree planting exercise recently, Bank of Zambia Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya said the exercise was aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change. “This is no ordinary exercise for us, it forms part…...
We’re reviewing ERB’s tariff increase rejection – Zesco
ZESCO says it is currently reviewing the specifics of ERB’s decision to reject its emergency tariff hike application and is evaluating the implications for its operations. And former Energy minister Yamfwa Mukanga has welcomed the ERB’s decision to reject Zesco’s proposed tariff increase but has insisted on the need to convene an energy indaba with…...
Court orders forfeiture of over 50 properties belonging to Lungu’s “proxy”
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has ordered the forfeiture of more than 50 properties belonging to former president Edgar Lungu’s alleged proxy, Emmanuel Mugala, his company Pittscon Zambia Limited and six others. The others are Mugala’s son Edson, Peter Malao, Lucky Simbeye (directors and shareholders of Pittscon Zambia Limited) and Alexander…...
Prevent human rights violations amid aflatoxin debacle, HRC urges govt
THE Human Rights Commission (HRC) has urged government to take precautionary measures to prevent human rights violations amidst the reported presence of aflatoxins in maize products on the Zambian market. In a statement, HRC Chairperson Dr Pamela Sambo said government’s confirmation of the presence of aflatoxins in maize-related products and animal feed was a matter…...
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1xBet drew gas stoves, an inverter, and the gifts at the 96th Agricultural and Commercial Show
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