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

A training for licensed artisanal miners has started; the pivotal Ministerial initiative addresses several critical aspects regarding these key workers contributing to local and national economies especially in rural areas, with safety at first place

Former deputy Information and Broadcasting minister urged youths in Zambia not to abuse social media but use it as a platform of sharing developmental ideas information that would sharpen the destiny of Zambia politically, socially and economically

Authorities and environmentalists fear catastrophic consequences and long-term impact from an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that has contaminated the Kafue River, with signs detected over 100 km downstream; 20 million people live in Kafue basin

Ngabwe Municipality has advised to avoid consumption of fish or water-related products from the Kafue River after reports that acid contamination from the Copperbelt has reached the area, causing the death of aquatic life, including fish and crocodiles