Tag: Agriculture

FAO LAUNCHES COUNTRY FRAMEWORK

The Food and Agriculture Organisation -FAO- has launched the Country Programming Framework for Zambia, for the period 2023-2027. Agriculture Minister, REUBEN MTOLO, who launched the framework in Lusaka, has commended FAO for the continued technical support to government in the area of agriculture and the related sectors. Mr MTOLO says besides other significant challenges posing

VETS TOLD TO REGISTER BY MARCH 3

By Falless Zulu Only 143 out of 600 Veterinary surgeons in Zambia have registered and renewed their practicing licenses this year. And, 244 Veterinary para-professionals out of 2,000 have registered this year. Veterinary Council of Zambia Registrar, SIMAKECHULA CHIKUNI says the Council has noted a low response to registration and renewal of practicing licenses this

Lima radio goes on air

(By Nais) The Ministry of Agriculture has established a radio station called Lima Radio under it’s information unit, the National Agricultural Information Services -NAIS-. The Radio Station is aimed at intensifying the dissemination of agricultural information. Agriculture Permanent Secretary GREEN MBOZI says the establishment of a radio station under the Ministry of Agriculture will help

Severe floods expected in Eastern province

By Falless Zulu, The Water Resources Management Authority -WARMA – has placed Mambwe, Luangwa and Kasenengwa districts in Eastern Province on high alert for severe floods. WARMA Public Relations Officer MUBIANA NALWENDO says the flood monitoring system shows 80 percent possibility of floods in the three districts. Mr. NALWENDO says the system shows four triggered

CHIKOTE CHALLENGES NORTHERN PROVINCE ON FOOD PRODUCTION

(ZANIS) Minister of Fisheries and Livestock MAKOZO CHIKOTE has challenged Northern Province to take advantage of the numerous water bodies to increase fisheries and livestock production. Mr CHIKOTE says it is government desire to see the region increase the animal and fisheries production to greater heights so that it can start feeding the nation and

Govt targets Angola beef exports

By Henry Sinyangwe (ZNBC News) Minister of Fisheries and Livestock MAKOZO CHIKOTE says his Ministry will ensure increased production of beef and other livestock products for export to Angola which has a ready market. He says the  Angolan Market was secured by President HICHILEMA during his recent visit to that country. Mr. CHIKOTE has called
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