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

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

The Anthu Omwe health centre in the Mungule area of Chibombo district reached the milestone of providing free health services to 50.000 patients in just one and a half years

The Zambia Flying Doctor Service has celebrated the acquisition of a new helicopter, christened 9J-KDK in honour of Zambia's first president, Kenneth David Kaunda,it will boost life-saving health services in the country