FIRST SHIPMENT OF DIESEL UNDER OPEN ACCESS DOCKED IN TANZANIA
The Ministry of Energy has announced the successful docking of the first shipment of diesel under the open access system, carrying 35,000 metric tons, at the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka today, Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Peter Mumba, described this milestone as […]
LCC DELIVERS 5,926 DESKS TO SCHOOLS IN LUSAKA
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has made significant strides in improving quality education in Lusaka, procuring and delivering 5,926 desks to schools in Mandevu, Matero, and Kanyama Constituencies under the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The Local Authority says Mandevu Constituency budgeted for 3,000 desks and have delivered 2,800, Matero Constituency budgeted for […]
FARMERS URGED TO EMBRACE MIXED CULTIVATION
Agriculture expert, Gilbert Banda, has encouraged farmers to adopt intercropping as a climate-resilient farming practice to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. Mr. Banda explained that planting different crops on the same piece of land helps farmers withstand challenges such as droughts, flooding, and temperature fluctuations. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in […]
SIALUBALO CALLS FOR HARD WORK
Newly appointed Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gift Sialubalo, has implored Ministry Staff and all the 116 Local Authorities to embrace hard work and a positive mindset to enhance service delivery and improve the livelihoods of Citizens. Speaking during a Senior Management meeting at the Ministry today, Mr. Sialubalo emphasized that Local Authorities, […]
ACCEPTANCE OLD BANKNOTES DURING TRANSITION – SICHILONGO
Business Consultant, Mubamba Sichilongo, has advised the local business community to continue accepting old banknotes during transactions, despite the introduction of new currency. His remarks follows the official launch of Zambia’s new banknotes by the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and National Planning yesterday. Speaking in an interview with […]
HH CALLS FOR SELF-RELIANCE TO DRIVE DEVELOPMENT
President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia has remained a least-developed country due to a persistent dependency syndrome. Mr. Hichilema emphasized the need for the country to build resilience and foster self-reliance to accelerate national development. Speaking at the Third Least Developed Countries Future Forum in Lusaka today, President Hichilema also stressed the importance of eliminating wastage […]
MMD SAYS PROPOSED AMENDMENT NOT CONTROVERSIAL
Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) President, Nevers Mumba, has expressed concern over a growing trend among some opposition members who, ahead of next year’s general elections, have resorted to spreading misinformation. Addressing the media this morning, Dr. Mumba, who is also a member of the UPND Alliance, stated that the country was facing a “war […]
WE WILL USE 2019 DELIMITATION REPORT FOR CONSTITUTION SUBMISSION
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has assured Zambians that it is reviewing the 2019 Delimitation Report, taking into consideration various factors as outlined in Article 59 of the Constitution , in order to provide input into the constitutional review process. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer, Brown Kasaro, says it is important to note that the […]
GOV’T CALLS FOR MORE INTRA-AFRICA TRADE
Minister of Defence, Ambrose Lufuma, has called for more intra-Africa trade if the continent is to develop. Mr. Lufuma says African countries must trade more amongst themselves before they consider trading with the outside world, as commerce has the capacity to develop the continent. Speaking when Chief of the Namibian Defence Force Air Marshall, Martin […]
NEW CURRENCY LAUNCHED
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ), through the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, has officially launched a new currency, which will soon be available for transactions at commercial banks. Speaking at the launch of the Heritage Currency, BoZ Governor, Denny Kalyalya, stated that the transition was necessary to enhance security features and combat counterfeit notes […]