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MPEZENI COMMENDS GOV’T FOR WATER DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people has urged the UPND Government to remain steadfast in its efforts to develop the country, despite criticism from some quarters. He emphasized the importance of staying focused on delivering meaningful development to the Zambian people. Chief Mpezeni made the remarks when he received the Minister of Water Development […]

LCC PARTNERS WITH POLISH FIRM AND ZRST  FOR STREET LIGHTING

The Lusaka City Council (LCC), in collaboration with LUG Light Factory, a polish company and the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST), has completed the first phase of a new street lighting project aimed at enhancing road safety and promoting energy efficiency in the capital. The pilot phase involved the installation of on-grid, energy-saving street lights […]

BULAYA BACKS MOVE TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR FARMERS ON THE CB

Agriculture Expert Oliver Bulaya has backed the move by the government to increase the compensation package for farmers affected by Sino Metals pollution. Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo earlier announced that farmers whose crops were affected by Sino-Metals pollution will now receive a three-year compensation package, an increase from the one-year compensation previously announced. Speaking in […]

HRC URGES GOV’T TO ENACT LAW CRIMINALIZING TORTURE

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has today joined the international community in celebrating the United Nations Day in support of victims of torture which falls on 26th June of every year and has reiterated its call to Government to enact a law that criminalises torture. Commission Spokesperson Director Education, Training and Advocacy, Mweelwa Muleya, says […]

TOO EARLY TO DRAW CONCLUSIONS ON KWACHA APPRECIATION – DODIA

Economist, Yusuf Dodia, says it is too early to determine the underlying reasons behind the continued appreciation of the Zambian kwacha against major convertible currencies. The local currency has recently gained strength, now trading around K23 to a dollar, sparking widespread speculation on the cause of its recovery. Speaking in an interview with RCV News […]

GOV’T URGED TO DIVERSIFY ENERGY SECTOR

Energy expert, Boniface Zulu, has called on government to diversify Zambia’s energy sector in order to meet the country’s rising electricity demand and ensure long-term sustainability. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka today, Mr. Zulu stressed that energy diversification is key to implementing sound policies and transitioning to cost-reflective tariffs within a […]

GOV’T LAUNCHES 2025 AFRICA PUBLIC SERVICE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Government has officially launched the 2025 Africa Public Service Day exhibitions and celebrations, which will run from today, 26th June, until Sunday, 29th June 2025. This year’s celebrations will be commemorated under the theme, “Enhancing the Agility and Resilience of Public Institutions to Achieve Equitable Governance and Rapidly Address Historical Service Delivery Gaps.” Speaking during […]

CABINET APPROVES REPEAL OF BETTING LAWS

Cabinet has, in principle, approved the introduction of a Bill in Parliament to repeal several outdated laws governing Zambia’s gaming and lotteries sector. This was during the 11th Cabinet meeting held on Monday, June 23rd, 2025. The proposed Bill seeks to repeal the Betting and Totalizator Control Act No. 13 of 1994, State Lotteries Act […]

KAWAMBWA DISTRICT RECEIVES K5 MILLION IN CDF GRANTS

Kawambwa District has received a major economic boost with the disbursement of over 5 million kwacha in Constituency Development Fund (CDF) grants to support local empowerment initiatives. A total of 371 community groups in Kawambwa Central and Pambashe constituencies are set to benefit from the funds, which aim to promote youth and women empowerment, small-scale […]