Thursday, January 16, 2025

General News

Government Applauded for Expanding Social Cash Transfer Programme to Include More Persons with Disabilities

The Disability People’s Organization in Kafue district has commended the government for its efforts in increasing the number of persons with disabilities enrolled in...

Government Launches “360 Ulimi Okwana” Campaign to Mechanize Small-Holder Farming

The UPND government has initiated a comprehensive campaign named "360 Ulimi Okwana" aimed at mechanizing 500,000 hectares of small-holder farmers' land by 2027, with...

National Assembly Speaker Directs Minister to Address Concerns Over Lungu’s Statement

Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, has instructed Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister, Jack Mwiimbu, to deliver a ministerial statement on Tuesday,...

Government Removes Buyback Option From NHIMA

Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tembatamba announced the removal of the buyback option under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIMA). Ms Tambatamba...

Chitambo District Commissioner Dies in Tragic Road Accident

The Chitambo District Commissioner, Evans Chola, tragically lost his life in a road accident on the Great North Road near the Chilata area of...

Chief Tungati of Luwingu District Emphasizes Urgent Need for Rural Healthcare Access

Chief Tungati of the Bemba people of Luwingu District has said access to quality health care remains a huge challenge in many remote parts...

ZCCM-IH Shareholders Approve Acquisition of Majority Stake in Mopani Copper Mines

In a landmark decision, shareholders of Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines-Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) have unanimously greenlit the acquisition of a 51 percent stake in Mopani...

President Hakainde Hichilema Attended Burial of Late Namibian President Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob

  Amidst solemn reverence, dignitaries and mourners gathered at Heroes Square in Windhoek to bid farewell to the late former President of Namibia, His Excellency...