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Residents of Kabwe have echoed President Hakainde Hichilema's call on suppliers of solar products to reduce their prices following the zero-rating of tax on solar equipment. The resident talked to say the price reduction on solar equipment will enable them to use the alternative energy following the increased load-shedding due to reduced power generation in the country.

Nkana Water Supply and Sanitation Company in partnership with the European Union will invest 12 million Euros to setup a solar plant to help in the pumping and distribution of water to residents in the wake of electricity deficit. The Utility said the current electricity deficit has seen the water utility rationing water supply to residents. NKANA Water Supply and Sanitation Company Managing Di...

By Wilson Mulinda Vice President MUTALE NALUMANGO says Zambia can achieve gender equality in decision making positions if women prove that they are equal to the task. Mrs. NALUMANGO says there is need for women to double their efforts to ensure that their inputs are tangible. The Vice President says President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has shown willingness to appoint women in key decision making posit...

By Arnold Tutu Members of the deaf community in Zambia are advocating for a change in the law to enable them obtain drivers licences and be able to drive vehicles. They argue that in other countries, members of the deaf community are allowed to drive cars. Deaf Society Director JOHN NDHLOVU says the existing law unfairly limits the freedom and opportunities of deaf individuals. But Road Transpo...

By Arnold Tutu Former drug addict MICHAEL MULUSA has called for the establishment of office for Counsellors in Schools to stem the problem of alcohol and drug abuse among pupils. Mr. MULUSA who was on drugs for over 10-years and dropped out of law school at a University in South Africa made the call when he featured on the ZNBC Update programme. Watch the interview

By Lucky Phiri Over two million malaria cases have been treated in ten districts of Central and Muchinga Provinces. This is under the SIX Million US Dollar Partners for a Malaria Free Zambia programme implemented in the last three years. The project was funded by Rotary International, World Vision Zambia and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Rotary International Director PATRICK CHISANGA says ...

By Katwishi Bwalya Sikongo District has excess desks following the procurement of about 10,000 desks from the increased Constituency Development Fund -CDF. And Sikongo Member of Parliament MAYUNGO SIMUSHI says the policy of no child sitting on the floor is being realised following the distribution of desks to various schools. Mr. SIMUSHI who visited Sikongo Day Secondary School disclosed that a...

By Lucky Phiri Dozens of vendors dealing in second hand clothes have switched to selling winter clothes due to the cold Weather experienced in Lusaka and other parts of the Country. A Check by ZNBC News found several traders in markets and the streets cashing in. One of the Traders MEMORY MUMA says business has been good in the past few weeks due to the cold weather. She says many people are no...

By Patricia Banda The Zambia Health Education Communications Trust -ZHECT- has called for a dedicated budget towards epidemics. ZHECT Chief Executive Director CHILUFYA PHIRI says the impact of the epidemics has highlighted the gaps that exist in the country's ability to respond effectively. Ms. PHIRI says the gaps include among others inadequate resources and uncoordinated support from cooperat...

By Jacqueline Tembo Over 900 local exhibitors and about 80 foreign are expected to participate in this year’s Zambia International Trade Fair which opens on Wednesday June 26, 2024. The theme for this year’s fair is,"unlocking economic potential through collaboration and partnerships. Zambia International Trade Fair Chief Executive Officer EZRA CHIBWE says preparations for the fair have advance...

By Wilson Mulinda The Access to Information Law has come into operation following the signing of the commencement order of 2024 by Information and Media Minister CORNELIUS MWEETWA. Statutory Instrument No. 35 of 2024 has since been gazzetted and published by Government Printers. And Mr. MWEETWA told Parliament today that the signing of the commencement order is in line with the commitment gover...

(NAIS) Government has called on all agro dealers to register their companies with the Zambia Integrated Information Management System -ZIAMIS. Agriculture Minister, REUBEN MTOLO says this will enable the smooth implementation of the Electronic Voucher system under the Farmer Input Support Programme -FISP- for the 2024-2025 farming season. Mr. MTOLO indicates that in the coming farming season, 7...

By Kasabula Muchimba The European Union has donated 4.5 Million Euros equivalent to 125 million kwacha towards the drought response in Zambia. The support will go towards alleviating hunger and extreme poverty targeting about 90,000 women and children in Zambezi, Shangombo, Kalabo, Mongu, Choma and Monze districts. Speaking during the signing of the cooperation agreement between European Union ...

By Adjoa Avemee President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is in Livingstone where he is expected to officially open the 24th Africa Trade and Investment Development Insurance Annual General Meeting slated for tomorrow, June 26, 2024. President HICHILEMA's plane touched down at the Harry MWAANGA Nkumbula International Airport at 14:19 Hours. The Head of State was welcomed by Tourism Minister RODNEY SIKUMBA, ...

Civil servants allowed access to vehicles

UK boosts Zambia Interconnector Project

Rugby Sevens preps intensify

UNILUS wins international university debate

Five Provinces to experience ground water depletion

ZDA clarifies Viet Zam land issue

HH dates Livingstone

Child health week launched

MWEETWA challenges LAZ

Fake ginger beer producers nabbed

PRESS BRIEFING By Home Affairs Minister JACK MWIIMBU

Govt commits to upholding democratic tenets

Govt. slashes ministries' budgets

Public service must earn trust of citizens - VEEP

Govt will address the Power Challenges facing Zambia- Nalumango