Agricultural settlements are gradually becoming hubs for self-reliance and local integration for disadvantaged, in the wake of Zambia’s efforts to expand opportunities for refugees and following the pledges made at the Global Refugee Forum in 2023

Police in Isoka District have raised alarm over the circulation of counterfeit K500 notes: speaking during a live radio programme on ISO FM the police urged the public to be extra cautious in cash transactions; an investigation has been launched

Zambia has acquired a 26% equity stake in Angola’s Benguela oil refinery, under construction in Lobito, thus transitioning from fuel-importer to strategic co-owner and making a shift toward energy independence and economic self-determination

The Zambian Women in Film and Zambian Short Film Festival has launched the Zambia Women’s Film Lab that is aimed at empowering 25 filmmakers with skills and training necessary to navigate the film industry

Lusaka Times dedicated a column to World Migratory Bird Day 2025 'Creating Bird-friendly Cities and Communities', highlighting the need for healthy coexistence of humans and birds, key indicators of environmental health, among expanding urban developments