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MET advises farmers to secure harvested crops due to anticipated rains
THE Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, through the Zambia Meteorological Department, has predicted sporadic rainfall in parts of Zambia from April 11 to 14, 2025. According to a weather advisory issued on April 9, the rainfall is attributed to a low-level trough currently positioned over the western region of the country. The Zambia Meteorological…...
We want Land Cruisers, we’re part of govt – Chiefs
CHIEF Mbosha of the Lala speaking people of Central Province has called on government to consider buying Land Cruisers for traditional leaders, saying they are also part of government. Speaking when the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Nicholas Phiri addressed the House of Chiefs, Tuesday, Chief Mbosha said there was need…...
Tourism sector facing skills shortage – Nalumango
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango has expressed concern over a critical shortage of qualified and skilled workers in Zambia’s tourism sector, calling for urgent investment in education and training to support the industry’s growth. Speaking through Tourism and Arts Minister Rodney Sikumba at the official opening of the 2nd UN Tourism Africa and Americas Summit held at…...
Atletico stuns Arrows as Dynamos maintains lead
IN a surprising upset, Atletico Lusaka yesterday stunned defending champions Red Arrows to walk away from Nkoloma Stadium with three points. The champions were already lagging behind in the title race before Simon Malaya killed their dreams with his 90th minute winner. The result lifted Atletico out of the relegation zone, moving them to 14th…...
Hockey association calls for support ahead of Junior AFCON
ZAMBIA Under-21 hockey teams are facing a race against time as they prepare for the Junior Africa Cup (AFCON), with coaches appealing for urgent financial and material support to enable the squads to travel and compete at the continental event. The Junior Africa Cup, which also serves as the qualification tournament for the 2025 Junior…...
PF slams Kawana for revealing that Lungu has cancer
PF Acting Deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda says it is uncultured for Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana to reveal former president Edgar Lungu’s health status. And Nyirenda has noted that the UPND government only wants to come to the aid of leaders when they are terminally ill. On Tuesday, Kawana revealed…...
Jay Jay’s false accusations endangering my life – Hamasaka
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says former Petauke Central member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda is tormenting him and his family by making false accusations about his alleged abduction. And Hamasaka says President Hakainde Hichilema is not obligated to name the Patriotic Front MPs asking him if they can join UPND. Banda has…...