Zambia

Transparency International Zambia has issued a statement expressing its support for environmentalists, civil societies and host communities of concerned citizens backing the suspension of mining operations in the Lower Zambezi National Park

Socialist Party President Fred M'membe has expressed concern over the Zambian government's inability to provide a clear and honest explanation for the critical shortage of drugs and medical equipment in health centres, clinics and hospitals

A total ZMW 11,4 billion (€ 560 million) has been disbursed for development programmes and public service provision in April 2023

The Christian Churches Monitoring Group has requested that more information be released on the results of the 2022 population and housing census conducted by the Zambia Statistics Agency

The Government is amending the Cotton Act No. 21 of 2001 to address some challenges, stimulate production and attract more players to the sector

The Minister of Finance and National Planning had a meeting with the outgoing World Bank Group President to discuss the debt crisis

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

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

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

The Zambian government has agreed to offer Kenyan farmers land for large scale cultivation in Zambia

Zambia is currently the only country in Africa where women can take two days of menstrual leave

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

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