The Zambia Alliance for Tobacco Control recently appealed to the government to consider banning the advertising and sale of tobacco products near schools, which encourages impulse buying of the products by students

Northern Province has seen a surge in maize production in the 2024/2025 season, which local authorities attribute to sound policies of the government and the commendable response from farmers

Copperbelt Province authorities assured residents of Chingola District that, despite recent riots, the government and law enforcement agencies are committed to maintaining peace, order and a safe environment for investment

The Great Leaf tobacco processing plant in Kabwe District is now 75% complete; the $40 million facility responds to Zambia’s efforts to localize value addition and boost job creation while reducing dependence on foreign tobacco manufacturing

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