There is growing concern about cross-border crimes at government level; authorities emphasised that these episodes threaten security not only on the Zambian-DRC border but in the entire Central African region

As Zambia is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall in the upcoming season, Zambians living in flood-prone areas are urged to relocate before the onset of the 2025/2026 rainy season

Legislation has been proposed to make the sale of counterfeit fertilizers and seeds a non-bailable offence; the measure, designed to protect one of Zambia’s most vital sectors, was hailed as timely and much-needed as it will help farmers

Thousands of University of Zambia students were hosted at State House and introduced their newly elected student leadership for the academic year; President Hichilema emphasized that education remains a cornerstone of his development agenda

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