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02/10/2025

ZAMBIA FORECASTS NORMAL TO ABOVE-NORMAL RAINFALL FOR 2025–2026 SEASON.

The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has projected that Zambia will experience normal to above-normal rainfall during the 2025–2026 rainy season.

Green Economy and Environment Minister Mike Mposha announced that rainfall in Northwestern, Western, Southern, Lusaka, Luapula, and Northern Provinces is expected to begin as early as October.

However, Muchinga, Eastern, Copperbelt, and parts of Central Province will see delayed rainfall, starting in late November or early December.

Mr. Mposha stated that the peak of the rainy season will occur between December and February.

He advised farmers to prepare their land early but delay planting in regions where rainfall is expected to start late, in order to avoid crop failure.

He emphasized that the forecast is crucial for national planning, economic stability, and safeguarding the livelihoods of millions of Zambians.

02/10/2025

HH MEETS KING CHARLES III TO STRENGTHEN ZAMBIA–UK TIES.

President Hakainde Hichilema has held an official audience with His Majesty King Charles III this morning at Dumfries House, the King’s private royal residence in Glasgow.
The meeting marked a significant moment in Zambia–United Kingdom relations, with discussions centered on sustainable natural resource management and deepening bilateral cooperation.
According to a statement released by President Hichilema, the talks reflected shared values between the two nations, particularly the importance of living in harmony with nature—a principle long championed by King Charles.
The President emphasized Zambia’s commitment to forging strong partnerships with countries like the UK to secure development financing and drive initiatives that promote sustainable growth and job creation.
“We are sincerely grateful to His Majesty for his warm welcome, invitation, and gracious hospitality during our stay in Glasgow,” President Hichilema said.
Following the royal engagement, the Zambian delegation is set to continue to London for further discussions with investors and UK government officials.
The President expressed optimism that these engagements would yield tangible benefits for Zambians, reinforcing his administration’s focus on inclusive prosperity and international collaboration.

01/10/2025

CAMCO Motors has today delivered the 380HP FAW Lowbed AXEL to Mungwi Town Council procured at a total cost of K2,970,000 under the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

we are very sure that Vubwi Town Council can do more than this

01/10/2025

UPND LEADERS CAUTIONED AGAINST PUBLIC REBUKE OF OFFICERS AFTER MATAMBO'S POLICE CRITICISM

Former Transport and Communication Minister Dr. Brian Mushimba is urging UPND leaders to handle matters more formally after Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo publicly criticized a traffic police officer for mounting a roadblock early in the morning.

In a widely shared video, Mr. Matambo is seen expressing concerns that officers were causing unnecessary delays on Copperbelt roads.

However, Dr. Mushimba says while acknowledging Mr. Matambo's genuine concerns, he is suggesting that a more effective approach would be to engage the traffic police's central command, which instructs officers on roadblock placements.

He has told Phoenix News that the increasing number of roadblocks and speed traps nationwide are part of the traffic police's design and implementation.

Dr. Mushimba adds that criticizing an officer publicly, as Mr. Matambo did, could be demotivating.

PHOENIX NEWS

01/10/2025

30/09/2025

FORMER CONGOLESE PRESIDENT SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR WAR CRIMES

BBC- The 54-year-old led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001.

Kabila handed power to President Félix Tshisekedi in 2019, but they later fell out and Kabila went into self-imposed exile in 2023.

In April this year, the former president said he wanted to help find a solution to the deadly fighting in the east and arrived in the M23-held city of Goma the following month.

President Tshisekedi accused Kabila of being the brains behind the M23 and senators stripped him of his legal immunity, paving the way for his prosecution.

Decades of conflict had escalated earlier this year when the M23 seized control of large parts of the mineral-rich east, including Goma, the city of Bukavu and two airports.

Pointing to overwhelming evidence, the UN and several Western countries have accused neighbouring Rwanda of backing the M23, and sending thousands of its soldiers into DR Congo.

But Kigali denies the charges, saying it is acting to stop the conflict from spilling over onto its territory.

A ceasefire deal between the rebels and the government was agreed in July, but the bloodshed has continued.

29/09/2025

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29/09/2025

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27/09/2025

MPHEZENI APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF CHIPATA MOTOR CLUB

Inkosi Mphezeni of the Ngoni people in Eastern Province has applauded the initiative to introduce the Chipata Motor Club in Chipata City.

Speaking during the official launch and prize presentation ceremony for winners of the motorbike and motor race held today in Feni, Inkosi Mphezeni said the introduction of such activities reflects the city’s growth.

“Chipata is no longer a village because these activities were happening in Lusaka, he said.

And Chipata Mayor George Mwanza also commended the organizers for successfully hosting the event, which attracted participants from Malawi and Lusaka.

He further recognized Nadia Dayer for her tireless contribution to the success of the event.

Meanwhile, Inkosi Mphezeni has since requested that the motor racing event be held, preferably ahead of the 2026 Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony.

Chipata Motor club Chairperson, Emmanuel Lusumpa thanked his Malawian counterparts for making it through to the event, and also commended everyone who contributed tirelessly before and during the event.

Over 15 participants walked away with various prizes, with Malawian racers dominating most of the major categories.

Chipata EP Legacy|| September 2025

27/09/2025

*Govt to Make Game Meat Widely Available*
By Moombe Hamoboola
Government is working towards making game meat widely available to Zambians as part of efforts to combat illegal poaching and promote legal, sustainable wildlife utilisation..
Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba revealed that the Ministry of Tourism is developing a framework to make game meat accessible in supermarkets and restaurants.
Speaking during the World Tourism Day commemoration, Mr. Sikumba said the initiative in collaboration with private game ranches is expected to be implemented by Christmas.
Meanwhile, Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu emphasized the importance of sustaining the momentum in the tourism sector, following the recording of 2.2 million international visitors to Zambia this year.
Mr. Nkandu said as the country targets to hit over 3 million international visitors next year, it is important that measures are put in place to sustain those numbers.
Also speaking at the event, Southern Province Minister Credo Nanjuwa called for a multi-sectoral approach to address persistent human-wildlife conflicts, particularly affecting communities in Livingstone and surrounding areas.
He has also called on players in the tourism sector to embrace clean and renewable energy such as solar and also eco-friendly infrastructure to reduce carbon footprint.