By Paul Shalala President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has declared the drought the country is experiencing a national disaster and emergency. President HICHILEMA says the declaration has been necessitated by the destruction of one million hectares of farmland which has affected over one million households countrywide. He has also outlined measures government has put in place to
Caritas Zambia – Executive Director Father GABRIEL MAPULANGA has called on the government to share a comprehensive plan on how the current drought situation will be addressed. This follows the dry spell that has hit some parts of the country. In a statement to ZNBC News, Fr MAPULANGA said the government should also state actions
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA will today Thursday address the Nation on the impact of the EL -NINO weather phenomenon, which has affected this year’s farming season. The President will talk about the impact, and the actions planned by the Government to mitigate the observed and expected adverse effects. State House Chief Communications Specialist, CLAYSON HAMASAKA says
By Mwila Nsofu President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA will tomorrow February 29, 2024, address the Nation on the impact of the EL -NINO weather phenomenon, which has affected this year’s farming season. The President will talk about the impact, and the actions planned by the Government to mitigate the observed and expected adverse effects. State House Chief
(ZANIS) President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is concerned that the drought being experienced in the country is likely to affect the country’s economic recovery agenda. President HICHILEMA says the drought is likely to affect key sectors of the economy. He says the drought will affect the water and energy sectors including other areas that heavily depend on
By Paul Shalala The United Nations says it is holding discussions with government to find ways of responding to the drought in a coordinated way. Visiting United Nations Assistant Secretary General AHUNNA EZIAKONWA says the impact of climate change needs concerted efforts. Ms. EZIAKONWA says she is holding meetings with government officials to find a
Paul Shalala ZNBC News The Zambia National Public Health Institute has started collaborating with government departments that deal with animal health to respond to any zoonotic diseases that may arise from the drought. Institute Director General ROMA CHILENGI says the drought is likely to put pressure on pasture and this may lead to more interaction
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