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…
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.…
Njovu conferred with ZRU honorary veep
MULWANDA LUPIYA Lusaka THE Zambia Rugby Union (ZRU) has ratified the appointment of former Zambia Rugby Referees Society (ZRRS) president Festo Njovu as one of the four honorary vice-presidents. During…
Mulenga brothers win silver in Gaborone
ROBINSON KUNDA Lusaka THE Mulenga brothers Chongo and Kalombo won a second medal for Zambia on Sunday after settling for silver in the men’s doubles category at the All-Africa Senior…
Kansanshi copper output rises to 47,600t
NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka COPPER output at Kansanshi Mining Plc rose to 47,655 tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2025, up by 774 tonnes from the previous quarter, driven by the…
Zambian Breweries cuts prices
MWAKA LENGALENGA Lusaka ZAMBIAN Breweries Plc has announced price reductions on Mosi, Mosi Light, Eagle and Eagle Extra brands, citing improvements in the country’s operating environment. Zambian Breweries country director…
Comesa court seeks partnership with LAZ
NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka THE COMESA Court of Justice Registry last week engaged with the Law Association of Zambia to explore collaboration opportunities aimed at strengthening regional legal practice and raising…
No need to maintain high lending rates – BoZ chief
NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka BANK of Zambia Governor Denny Kalyalya says with the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) declining, the fiscal deficit narrowing and fiscal consolidation firmly taking hold, the central bank…