NATSAVE ENCOURAGES FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG MARKETEERS
The National Savings and Credit Bank (NATSAVE) has launched a market day initiative aimed at promoting financial literacy, financial security, and a savings culture among marketeers and small business owners in the informal sector. The initiative is being implemented at City Market in Lusaka and across all 38 NATSAVE branches nationwide. As part of the […]
NAQEZ COMMENDS K15.2 MILLION ALLOCATION TO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has commended the government of Finland for allocating K15.2 million to the Ministry of Education to support climate-resilient school meals and sustainable food production. NAQEZ Executive Director, Aaron Chansa, stated that the funding will significantly enhance food production in schools, ensuring that learners receive nutritious meals […]
MISA CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN CYBER BILLS
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zambia has raised concerns over the Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Bills of 2024 currently before Parliament, warning that if not thoroughly scrutinized, they could threaten democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. MISA Zambia National Director, Austin Kayanda, expressed disappointment that key recommendations proposed by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) […]
LCC WARNS BUS CONDUCTORS AGAINST ILLEGAL PRACTICES
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has warned bus conductors and call agents who are in a habit of escorting and soliciting travellers to buy tickets from their preferred bus companies to desist from doing so, as such puts the traveller’s lives in jeopardy. The Local Authority has observed that some travellers have ended up being […]
GOVERNANCE EXPERT CALLS FOR FAIRNESS IN CDF LOAN DISBURSEMENT
Governance expert Brebner Changala has urged government to ensure that all Constituency Development Fund (CDF) applicants meet the required standards rather than being selected based on political affiliation. Mr. Changala emphasized the need for due diligence in evaluating applicants before granting loans to prevent defaults and a sense of entitlement to the funds. His remarks […]
UPPZ QUESTIONS UPND’S CORRUPTION FIGHT
The United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) has raised concerns over conflicting data from the recently released 2024 Zambia Bribe Payers Index, which shows a worrying rise in corruption. The index reveals that the bribery rate has increased by 5.2 percentage points, rising from 10.1% in 2022 to 15.3% in 2024. UPPZ leader, Charles Chanda, […]
NGO CALLS FOR REGULATION OF CHILDCARE PROVIDERS
Families Are Nations has called for the legal regulation of house helps and childcare providers to prevent cases of child abuse and neglect. This call follows the recent conviction of two maids charged with manslaughter and fatal negligence after failing to report that a two-year-old child in their care had swallowed a watch battery, which […]
ZCSA DESTROYS 5, 350 NON-COMPLIANT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has today destroyed more than 5,350 non-compliant electrical products in Lusaka valued at K439, 900. This destruction exercise is aimed at protecting consumers from unsafe electrical products as provided for under Section 16 4(b) of the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017. Agency Communications and Public Relations Manager, […]
EXPECTANT MOTHERS URGED TO PRIORITIZE BLOOD GROUP TESTING
The Zambia Medical Association has emphasized the critical role of blood group testing in ensuring a safe and healthy pregnancy. This emphasis comes as a reminder to expectant mothers to prioritize their health and that of their unborn child by being informed about their blood type and taking necessary precautions. Speaking in an interview with […]
ZAMBIAN WOMEN URGED TO EMULATE NAMIBIAN PRESIDENT
The Non-Governmental Gender Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has urged Zambian women to take inspiration from Namibia’s newly elected President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, by actively pursuing leadership roles and engaging in governance matters. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka, NGOCC Board Chairperson, Beauty Katebe, expressed delight over Namibia’s historic appointment of its first female […]