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President Hakainde Hichilema has called for collaborative efforts within the region to combat food insecurity, as the nation grapples with the impact of regional food instability exacerbated by climate challenges and conflicts in neighboring countries. During a meeting with the World Food Programme Director for the Southern Africa Development Community Region (SADC), Menghestab Haile, President […]

Cabinet has granted its approval for the issuance of a Statutory Instrument (SI) pertaining to the revision of minimum wages and conditions of service for various categories of workers covered by the Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment Act. This decision comes in response to the recommendation put forth during the Tripartite Consultative Labour Council

In a significant gesture of support and cooperation, the German government has allocated €10 million to Zambia for the improvement of water supply management. Germany’s President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, made this announcement during a joint press conference with President Hakainde Hichilema at State House, underscoring the importance of ensuring quality water access for the people of

In a historic moment of diplomatic cooperation, His Excellency Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, arrived in Zambia for a high-level official visit. The warm welcome extended by President Hakainde Hichilema and the people of Zambia sets the stage for significant discussions and collaborations between the two nations. The official visit

The Energy Regulations Board ERB has maintained the pump prices for Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene for the month of November 2023. Petrol will continue selling at K29.98 per litre , K29.96 per litre for diesel and K20.44 for kerosene. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/01/erb-maintains-pump-prices/

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on all Zambians to draw inspiration from the life and achievements of the late former Speaker of the National Assembly, Amusa Mwanamwambwa. In a moving tribute, President Hichilema lauded Mr. Mwanamwambwa’s distinguished service to the country, which spanned from his early days as a cabinet minister to his tenure as

Former international rugby player Dean Zulu says Zambia should pick lessons from South Africa’s victory at the ended World Cup in France. South Africa on Sunday won their fourth Rugby World Cup after beating New Zealand in the tightly contested final. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/10/31/ex-rugby-international-says-zambia-must-be-inspired-by-springboks-win/

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U.S. company LANDLOCK Natural Paving, Inc. signed a five-year Joint Venture agreement with the Zambia National Service under the Ministry of Defence to build 5,000 kilometers of road in Zambia that will run through all 10 provinces of the country. The construction is scheduled to begin in March or April of 2024 contingent on weather