ILLEGAL FISHING NETS SEIZED IN MAKENI
The Lusaka City Council (LCC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, has seized over 30 sacks of illegal fishing nets from a warehouse in Makeni, after a joint operation yesterday, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. LCC Public Relations Manager, Chola Mwamba, says the operation was conducted after concerned members of the public alerted […]
JAPAN COMMENDS ZAMBIA FOR ITS PEACEBUILDING EFFORTS
The Japanese Government has commended Zambia for its peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts on the African continent. Japanese Ministry of Defence Commissioner for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency, Takeshi Ishikawa, noted that Zambia has been stable and peaceful since independence. Speaking when Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary, Maambo Haamaundu, paid a courtesy call on him in […]
ZACA WELCOMES REDUCTION IN MEALIE MEAL PRICES
The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has welcomed the decision by the Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) to reduce mealie meal prices, describing it as a positive move for consumers across the country. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka today, ZACA Executive Secretary, Juba Sakala, said the reduction is commendable and will provide […]
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR WIFE AFTER RECEIVING SCT
Government has expressed concern over reports of couples separating after receiving funds under the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) program. Northern Province Permanent Secretary, Bernard Mpundu, said the social protection interventions introduced by government, are not meant to disrupt family units but are aimed at alleviating hunger and improving livelihoods across the country. Mr. Mpundu urged […]
MAZ ATTRIBUTES REDUCED MEAL PRICES TO BUMPER HARVEST
The Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) has attributed the recent drop in mealie meal prices to the country’s bumper maize harvest, which has led to a decline in maize prices. MAZ President Andrew Chintala confirmed that prices of mealie meal have decreased by between K50 and K130, with the commodity now retailing at a high […]
DO NOT SELL ANTIBIOTICS WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION – ZAMRA
The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has called on drug stores and pharmacies across the country to stop selling antibiotics without a valid prescription, warning that such practices are fueling the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and putting countless lives at risk. ZAMRA Public Relations Officer, Lister Mutukwa, says AMR has become a serious public […]
2 OF THE 19 ESCAPEES RE-ARRESTED IN MANSA
The Zambia Police Service has re-apprehended 2 of the 19 suspects that escaped from lawful detention in Mansa. Police Assistant Public Relations Officer, Godfrey Chilabi, has identified the suspects as Promise Bwalya and Mike Chola, both facing charges of murder. Mr. Chilabi said that the two were captured during an intelligence-led operation conducted on May […]
I REMAIN LOYAL TO HH – NKOMBO
Mazabuka Member of Parliament, Gary Nkombo, has distanced himself from challenging President Hakainde Hichilema for party presidency ahead of the 2026 General elections. Mr. Nkombo says he remains a dedicated member of the United Party for National Development UPND, stressing that his relationship with the president is intact. Mr. Nkombo said this when he addressed […]
FOREIGN INVESTMENT WILL NOT GROW ZAMBIA’S ECONOMY
Economist, Yusuf Dodia, says the Ministry of Finance and National Planning’s projection that Zambia’s economy will grow by 6.2% by the end of December 2025 is attainable. Mr. Dodia explains that despite the ongoing energy crisis, the economy is expected to register positive growth, driven largely by activity in the mining sector, where copper prices […]
ZAMBIANS URGED TO INVEST IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
Energy expert Boniface Zulu has urged Zambians to invest in alternative sources of energy such as solar, to cushion the impact of the ongoing load shedding. His remarks follow a recent announcement by ZESCO that load shedding will not end this year, although the power utility anticipates a reduction in blackouts starting July. Speaking in […]