ZAMBIA NEWS

Republican President Inonge Wina has noted the need to review the laws surrounding the outsourcing of labour more especially in the mining sector. Responding to a question during the vice president’s question time by Mkushi South Member of Parliament Davies Chisopa who wanted to know what the position of government on outsourcing of labour in view of Konkola Copper Mines’ ...

People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) President Andyford Banda has proposed the holding of another referendum to adopt the Bill of Rights alongside the 2021 general election. Mr. Banda says this is considering that the government has no resources at the moment to undertake such an expensive exercise. He says it is only reasonable that stakeholders agree that this exercise be ...

President Edgar Lungu says the current agricultural marketing challenges as a result of surplus grain and depressed maize prices on the local market could cause farmers and other value chain players producing themselves out of the market if left unchecked. Speaking when he graced the 112th Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) annual congress in Lusaka, President Lungu says the theme ...

The International Monetary Fund has clarified that discussions on a possible US$1.3 billion IMF support program for Zambia were put on hold because there is work that needs to be done pertaining to government’s policy intentions for the country. IMF country representative Alfredo Baldini says the discussions on the IMF bailout were put on hold because new information provided on ...

The Ministry of Finance has released K115 million to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to facilitate the payment of some dues in the food reserve purchasing chain. In a statement, Ministry OF Finance Public Relations Officer Chileshe Kandeta says a financing plan is underway to release an additional K85 million in a fortnight. This comes a few days after the ...

An Armyworm outbreak has been detected in Mount Makulu area in Chilanga district. Agriculture Minister Siliya has told Q-News that the early detection of the army worms is as a result of the early warning mechanisms that have been put in place. She says the outbreak is a wakeup call to farmers to be weary of the pests. Ms Siliya ...

Government says it has recorded an outbreak of army worms in Lusaka’s mount makulu area in chilanga district. Transport and Communication Minister Brian Mushimba has confirmed the development. Engineer Mushimba says the army worms which have broken out in mount makulu are a different type from those which broke out last year. Engineer Mushimba has stated that his ministry and ...

President Edgar Lungu and his visiting Botswana Counterpart President Ian Khama have committed to bolster economic ties between their two countries for the mutual benefit of their respective citizens. President Khama says the two countries have enjoyed good relations. He says Botswana will continue strengthening ties with Zambia. President Khama is hopeful that his leadership will continue to strengthen the ...

Agriculture Permanent Secretary Julius Shawa has appealed to farmers in the country to be patient with government with regards the distribution of farming inputs. Agriculture Minister Dora Siliya had indicated that her ministry government would start the distribution of farming inputs by October 15, 2017 in order to enable farmers prepare adequately for the 2017/2018 farming season. But some farmers ...

The United Freedom Fighters of Zambia (UFFZ) has reminded Zambians to preserve peace and unity as the nation commemorates 53 years of independence. UFFZ Chairperson Sikota Wina has told QTV News via telephone that Zambia was founded on the basis of national unity and thus the need for all the people to promote peace and unity in the country. Mr. ...