460 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS TO BE OPENED
The Ministry of Education says it is working towards ensuring that every child has access to early childhood education which is critical for the improved cognitive development in children. Ministry of…
FOUR PERISH IN SENGA HILL
Four people have perished in a road traffic accident involving two unregistered motor bikes in Senga Hill. Confirming this in an interview with ZANIS, Northern Province Police Commanding Officer Lucky…
CASH FOR WORK INITIATIVE CHANGES FORTUNES IN LUNDAZI
The Cash for Work initiative has changed fortunes in Lundazi district of Eastern province going by the number of projects that have transformed livelihoods there. At Kahuji Primary School in…
LOW ACCESS TO ENERGY WORRIES GOVT
Government has expressed concern with the low access to electricity by rural communities. Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Peter Mumba says even though there is some improvement…
CEJ TO SETUP SOLAR POWERED BOREHOLES
The Center for Environmental Justice has disclosed plans to set up solar powered boreholes in Nyimba and Petauke districts of Eastern Province as part of its 2025 interventions. CEJ Executive Director, Maggie Mwale says…
PROF. MWEENE DIES
Government has announced the death of former Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for Finance and Economics, during the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) administration, Benjamin Mweene. According to a statement issued by…
FAZ GETS FIRM
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says it expects soccer fans to demonstrate exemplary behavior in the new year following the 20,000 dollar fine imposed on the association by CAF…
CHIEFS ASKED TO GIVE LAND FOR AGRICULTURE
Presidential Advisor for Political Affairs Levy Ngoma has asked chiefs in Northern Province to support the government in the implementation of an all-round farming programme. Mr Ngoma says government has…
ISOKA RECORDS A REDUCTION IN MATERNAL DEATHS
Isoka District Commissioner (DC) Jairo Simbeye has commended government’s efforts in improving maternal health services, noting a reduction in maternal deaths in the area. Speaking during the formation of the Maternal…
DRY SPELL AFFECTS LUSANGAZI MAIZE FIELDS
Over 7,000 hectares of maize fields in Lusangazi District, Eastern Province, have been affected by a dry spell that has hit the region. ZANIS reports that Lusangazi District Agriculture Coordinator (DACO), Friday Sikombe,…