Govt, IFAD focus on inclusive economic growth
$49.8m FIRIP to benefit 1.8 million people across Zambia CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka A CLOSE to US$50 million project has been launched as part of Government's commitment to promoting inclusive economic…
Investing in people, not subsidies
THE recent reports by ZIPAR and UNUWIDER have once again underscored a truth that we, as a people, would do well to embrace: subsidies on fuel and energy are not…
Zambia, AGRA: Partnership set to shape future of food systems
ON FEBRUARY 23, the Government of the Republic of Zambia and Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) will take a historic step by signing a host country agreement…
HH drops 2 ministers
President to replace Muchima, Mubanga in due course CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has relieved Minister of Health Elijah Muchima and his Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises Development…
A cannabis flower is seen at East End Flower Farm, in a greenhouse rented by cultivator Marcos Ribeiro, in Mattituck, New York, on November 16, 2023. In the two years since recreational cannabis consumption was legalized in New York, the official market which appeared set to boom has been beset by problems. With more than 200 other growing sites listed in the state, but only 23 stores licensed to sell marijuana in the sprawling region of 20 million people. According to The Cannabis Farmers Alliance, losses could amount to several million dollars in the worst cases. (Photo by Cecilia SANCHEZ / AFP) (Photo by CECILIA SANCHEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
Tanzanian teacher jailed for selling weed
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka A TANZANIAN teacher has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment with hard labour for trafficking in over 80 kilogrammes of marijuana, which was found in his house.…