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21/10/2025

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20/10/2025

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20/10/2025

AFTER MAIZE EXPORTS, FARMERS WILL BE PAID- MTOLO

Minister of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo has expressed confidence that the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) will clear all outstanding payments owed to farmers by October 31, 2025, following the completion of maize export arrangements.

Mr. Mtolo said the government remains committed to ensuring that all farmers who supplied maize to the FRA receive their full payments before the close of this year’s marketing season.

He emphasized that government values the farmers’ contribution to national food security and will continue working towards improving payment efficiency in future farming seasons.

The minister made the remarks in Chipata today during the handover of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) loans to beneficiaries.

20/10/2025

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19/10/2025

You have no time! Be united and hit the ground - Chief Mpezeni tips opposition Tonse Alliance.

19/10/2025

CHIPATA MAYOR URGES CITIZENS TO EMBRACE PRAYER IN FACING NATIONAL CHALLENGES.

Chipata City Mayor George Mwanza has emphasized that prayer remains a powerful tool in addressing the various challenges Zambia is currently facing, including the ongoing load shedding.

Speaking in an interview with journalists yesterday during the commemoration of the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation, Mr. Mwanza said the day serves as an important reminder for citizens to seek divine guidance and unity as the nation works through its
difficulties.

He urged members of the public to take the occasion seriously, using it as an opportunity for reflection, reconciliation, and prayer for the country’s social and economic wellbeing.

The National Day of Prayer and Fasting, which falls on October 18 each year, was established to foster peace, unity, and spiritual renewal across the country.

18/10/2025

AGRICULTURE MINISTER APOLOGIZES TO FARMERS OVER DELAYED FRA PAYMENTS.

Minister of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo has apologized to farmers across the country for the delayed payments for maize supplied to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA).

Mr. Mtolo acknowledged the challenges farmers have faced due to the delay but assured them that the government, through the FRA, has begun disbursing funds to those who sold their maize.

He revealed that by 31st October 2025, all outstanding payments will be cleared, adding that the government remains committed to ensuring farmers are paid promptly in the future.

The Minister also thanked farmers for their hard work and contribution to achieving a bumper harvest during the last farming season, saying their efforts have strengthened national food security.

17/10/2025

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Minister of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo says FRA will pay all the farmers by 31 October 2025.

17/10/2025

17/10/2025

FRA IS FULLY FUNDED- AGRIC MINISTER REUBEN MTOLO.

The government has confirmed funding the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to ensure the smooth purchase and payment of maize supplied by farmers across the country.

Minister of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo confirmed that FRA has been fully funded and equipped to buy all the maize produced during this year’s farming season.

Speaking during a tour of Manyinga and Kaula satellite depots in Manyinga District, Mr. Mtolo said no farmer will be left out of the exercise, stressing that government appreciates the effort and sacrifices made by both small-scale and commercial farmers in sustaining national food security.

His assurance comes amid growing concern among farmers over delayed payments after supplying maize to FRA depots in various parts of the country.

Mr. Mtolo said the maize buying and payment process will continue until every farmer who delivered grain to the agency has been fully attended to.

17/10/2025

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17/10/2025

Airtel says LOAD-SHEDDING is affecting their operations countrywide.
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