By Staff Reporter Zambia has been ranked third most democratic country out of the nine which were sliding towards autocratic rule in the world. According to the 2024 Democracy Report by Varieties Democracy Institute -V-Dem-, Zambia restored levels of democracy by 2023. Lesotho, the Maldives and Zambia, are the countries that have made progress in
(ZANIS) The African Export-Import Bank –Afreximbank -has committed 1.6 Billion United states dollars to Zambia towards development financing. The financing is aimed at strengthening the country’s food security among other economic activities. Speaking when he called on President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA at State House, Afreximbank President BENEDICT ORAMAH urged the Zambian government to utilise the available
By Mwila Nsofu President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has challenged Police Officers to introspect in the face of allegations concerning certain vices that tarnish their noble profession. President HICHILEMA has cited the allegations as corruption and unlawful conduct within the ranks. The President says government stands in solidarity with the men and women, who tirelessly serve the
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
(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
By Paul Shalala President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on the mining industry to contribute more to the growth of the country. President HICHILEMA says it is disappointing that out of over 200 mines; only seven contribute taxes which in turn help develop the country. Speaking when he opened the 2024 Zambia Economic Growth Forum in
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