Africa Zambia Economist Kelvin Chisanga has welcomed the reaching of a Staff Level Agreement between Zambia and the IMF, saying it could help reach a quick solution between the country and its creditors on debt restructuring
Africa Zambia Gender-based violence is a widespread phenomenon in Zambia, particularly in the slums, where alcohol abuse, low levels of education and the poverty trap fuel violent behaviour against the female gender
Africa Zambia More than 100 farmers in the agricultural block of Chilumba, in the north-western province, had their fields flooded following heavy rains that hit the area
Africa Zambia The Zambian government has agreed to offer Kenyan farmers land for large scale cultivation in Zambia
Africa Zambia Zambia is currently the only country in Africa where women can take two days of menstrual leave
Africa Zambia A law has been passed prohibiting pedestrians from using headphones, earphones or talking on the phone while crossing the road; violators of the law will be subject to a fine of 300 Zambian Kwachas ($15,71) if convicted
Africa Zambia United Party MP for National Development donated mattresses and blankets to the Chaanga Combined Day School to improve sleeping conditions for pupils; government is converting the school into a secondary boarding school so that pupils can be accommodated
Africa Zambia Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation is committed to improving support for the promotion and establishment of forestry outsourcing schemes by individuals and communities as a means to combat global warming
Africa Zambia President of the Republic of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week has promised to open a permanent embassy in the UAE to cope with increased trade and opportunities between the two countries
Africa Zambia Government has made an upward adjustment to the minimum wages of the country's vulnerable workers such as domestic workers and shopkeepers
Africa Zambia The population, now 19,6 million, grew from 13,1 million in 2010, according to data from the country's first electronic national census
Africa Zambia The Minister of Energy stated that a six-hour daily power cut would be enforced starting 15 December due to the energy crisis following the reduction of the water level in the Kariba dam
Africa Zambia Vice President Nalumango called for strong collaboration between government and cooperating partners to eliminate hunger and all forms of malnutrition in the country, saying government alone cannot effectively and comprehensively address the problems