CIFOR LAUNCHES FINANCIAL MATCHING GRANTS TO BOOST SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND BIODIVERSITY
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) has officially launched the Financial Matching Grants under the Zambia for Agroforestry, Biodiversity and Climate Project (Z4ABC), an initiative designed to transform agriculture, forestry, and wildlife-based value chains into more sustainable, climate-resilient, and productive sectors. Speaking at the launch, CIFOR Country Coordinator, Maimbo Malesu, said the grants, ranging […]
MATCHING GRANTS TO BOOST SUSTAINABLE AGRI & BIODIVERSITY LAUNCHED
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) has officially launched the Financial Matching Grants under the Zambia for Agroforestry, Biodiversity and Climate Project (Z4ABC), an initiative designed to transform agriculture, forestry, and wildlife-based value chains into more sustainable, climate-resilient, and productive sectors. Speaking at the launch, CIFOR Country Coordinator, Maimbo Malesu, said the grants, ranging […]
BUSINESS OWNERS ALONG KASANGULA ROAD WARNED AGAINST WASTE
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has warned and cautioned some business owners operating along Kasangula Road to desist from disposing of waste in drainages. During a spot-check by LCC officials, it was observed that businesses such as car washes, home shops, and welding shops have dominated along that road and are posing a great risk […]
COARTEM AND DICLOFENAC SHOULD NOT BE BOUGHT IN HOME SHOPS – ZAMRA
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has urged members of the public to stop purchasing medicines from home shops and unregistered pharmacies. ZAMRA Public Relations Officer, Lister Mutukwa, said the agency has observed a worrying trend where people continue to buy medicines from unregulated sources, raising concerns about proper storage and safety standards. Speaking in […]
LET’S UPHOLD CULTURAL RESPECT AMID LUNGU BURIAL IMPASSE
Battle Cry founder, Obrian Mayambu, has expressed concern over what he described as growing mockery surrounding the burial impasse of former President Edgar Lungu, saying it goes against Zambia’s cultural values. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka today, Apostle Mayambu said it was unfortunate that some Zambians have resorted to making light […]
THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH CELEBRATING COURT RULING ON ECL BURIAL
United Party for National Development (UPND) Deputy Secretary General, Gertrude Imenda, says there is nothing wrong with party supporters celebrating the South African court’s ruling that the body of former President Edgar Lungu must be repatriated to Zambia for burial. Ms. Imenda said that contrary to assertions that the celebrations showed disrespect, they reflect the […]
SIMUKONDA WELCOMES ZCCM’S MANDATE TO FORMALISE GOLD SECTOR
Mining expert Edward Simukonda has welcomed government’s decision to mandate the Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investment Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) to formalize the gold sector. Recently, ZCCM-IH announced that government had officially tasked it with taking the lead in formalizing, developing, and transforming the gold industry in Zambia. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in […]
HH AND WIFE MUST VISIT ECL FAMILY IN RSA AS LAST ROLL OF THE DICE – CHURCH
The Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) has urged President, Hakainde Hichilema, and First Lady, Mutinta Hichilema, to travel to South Africa and engage the Lungu family directly as a last resort to resolving the state funeral impasse. ICOZ Board Chairperson, Bishop David Masupa, said the ongoing legal exchanges between government and the Lungu family in […]
LOW VOTER TURN OUT IN MFUWE WORRIES AVAP
The Anti-Voter Apathy Project (AVAP) has expressed concern over the low voter turnout witnessed in the Mfuwe parliamentary by-elections held on August 7. The elections not only saw fewer voters compared to the Lumezi parliamentary by-elections but also registered a higher number of rejected ballot papers. But Speaking in an interview with RCV News in […]
INCREASED U.S. VISA FEES A WAKE-UP CALL FOR AFRICA
Build Zambia 2064 has described the newly introduced visa fee hike for Zambians traveling to the United States as a wake-up call for African nations to stop being “puppets of the West.” This follows an announcement by the U.S. government that citizens from Zambia and Malawi will now be required to pay a $15,000 bond […]