CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS – VEEP
Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has assured Zambians that government’s proposed constitutional amendments are aimed at improving their lives and fostering national development. Speaking during the Vice President’s Question Time in the National Assembly today, Mrs. Nalumango urged citizens to trust the executive, emphasizing that the amendments are intended to enhance the welfare of the people. […]
CHURCH NOT CONSULTED ON PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) has expressed concern that the church has not been consulted on the proposed constitutional amendments. EFZ Executive Director, Andrew Mwenda, stated that in 2022, the church under the OASIS Forum approached government regarding constitutional amendments saying that their request was turned down due to financial constraints. Speaking on Christian […]
JAPAN GRANTS ZAMBIA $1.17 MILLION
The Japanese government has provided Zambia with a grant of $1.17 million for the procurement of critical mining equipment for the Geological Survey Department under the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development. Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane, says the grant will enable the department acquire state-of-the-art mining equipment, significantly enhancing its capacity […]
IBA COMMENDS RCV FOR WINNING BEST INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has commended Radio Christian Voice (RCV) for winning the Best Infrastructure Award at the 2024 IBA Awards. Speaking during a visit to RCV to officially present the award, IBA Acting Director General, Susen Ndumingu, praised the station, stating that the recognition was well deserved given the high-quality infrastructure in which […]
HALT PROPOSED NGO BILL OVER LACK OF CONSULTATION – CSO
A consortium of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), have urged government to halt its desire to proceed with the introduction of the proposed Non-Governmental Organisations Bill, 2025, citing its lack of broad consensus and meaningful consultation with the NGOs it aims to regulate. They say President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration must not repeat the mistakes […]
CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS NOT PRIORITY – LM
The opposition Leadership Movement, has urged young people in Zambia to demand concrete evidence of their agreement to the proposed constitutional amendments. This follows repeated statements by President Hakainde Hichilema, suggesting that the youths have endorsed the constitution amendment agenda. Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka today, Party Secretary General, Jairos Ngoma, […]
BONGOHIVE LAUNCHES AI LAB
BongoHive, Zambia’s leading technology and innovation hub, has officially launched its AI Lab, a dedicated research and development centre aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the country. The AI Lab will serve as a hub for AI research, development, and industry collaboration, enabling businesses, policymakers, and communities to leverage AI for economic growth […]
YOUTHS URGED TO UTILISE TECHNOLOGY FOR INCOME
A youth Tech Entrepreneur has advised young people to be innovative, embrace various skills and utilize technology to expand on their sources of income. HeziTech Enterprise founder, Mr. Hezron Zimba, is among the young people in country who have taken the path of turning their acquired professional skills from university into a business and enhancing […]
ZAMBIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO COMMONWEALTH VALUES
Zambia has reaffirmed its commitment to democracy, good governance, and international cooperation through its participation in the 68th meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) held in London. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe, participated at the meeting, which was chaired by Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign […]
EIZ BACKS NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MECHANISATION STRATEGY
The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has commended government for reducing taxes on agricultural machinery and irrigation equipment, a move aimed at lowering production costs and boosting efficiency in the agricultural sector. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka recently, EIZ President Wesley Kaluba emphasized the importance of agricultural mechanization in enhancing food production across […]