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15/08/2025

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GOVERNMENT CALLS FOR STRONGER YOUTH ROLE IN AGRICULTUREGovernment has urged young people to take a central role in trans...
15/08/2025

GOVERNMENT CALLS FOR STRONGER YOUTH ROLE IN AGRICULTURE

Government has urged young people to take a central role in transforming the country’s agriculture sector, stressing that their innovation and energy are critical to securing the nation’s food future amid the impact of one of the worst droughts in Zambia’s history.

Speaking during the 2025 International Youth Day commemoration at Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka yesterday, Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts, Hon. Elvis Nkandu, said the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond” underscored the need to localise the Sustainable Development Goals through youth-led agricultural innovation.

He emphasised that involving young people in agri-food systems, climate-smart solutions, and green entrepreneurship is essential for Zambia’s socio-economic resilience.

“The innovativeness and creativity of the youth, if well channelled into agriculture, can be very useful,” Hon. Nkandu said. “As a country, our reality is that we are just coming from one of the biggest droughts in our history, and if we are not careful and well-prepared, our food security can easily be compromised.”

He highlighted government initiatives such as support for youth-owned cooperatives, access to land through resettlement programmes, and partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture to enhance youth participation in the sector.

The Minister also praised development partners for their continued collaboration, citing AGRA for technical leadership, the United Nations for advancing digital transformation, and agencies such as FAO, IFAD, SNV, Self Help Africa, and Hivos for co-hosting youth masterclasses.

Hon. Nkandu called on stakeholders to scale up investments in youth beyond short-term projects, advocating for long-term, integrated support in skills, capital, and opportunities.

And his counterpart from the Ministry of Agriculture, Honourable Reuben Mtolo Phiri reaffirmed government’s commitment under President Hakainde Hichilema’s vision of “delivering for the people”, pointing to initiatives such as the Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility (SAFF), promotion of climate-smart agriculture, expansion of irrigation, enhanced mechanisation, and improved market access as key enablers of youth participation.

“These efforts will help us achieve our national targets of producing 10 million metric tonnes of maize, 1 million metric tonnes of soybeans, and 1 million metric tonnes of wheat by 2031 but this can only happen if our young people step forward and take the lead."

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Statement on Cabinet Approval to Export 501,620.61 Tonnes of Surplus Maize/Mealie MealFrom: Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) – ...
15/08/2025

Statement on Cabinet Approval to Export 501,620.61 Tonnes of Surplus Maize/Mealie Meal

From: Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) – Office of the President

Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) notes the recent Cabinet decision to approve the export of 501,620.61 tonnes of surplus maize or mealie meal to regional markets. While ZMP supports trade that enhances our economy and strengthens regional cooperation, we must be clear: food security for the Zambian people is non-negotiable.

History has taught us that decisions of this magnitude, if poorly managed, can trigger shortages, price hikes, and unnecessary suffering for ordinary citizens. We will therefore exercise our role as a responsible opposition movement by insisting on the following checks and balances:

1. Independent Verification of the “Surplus”

The government must release to the public:

Actual national maize stock figures.

Annual consumption requirements for human and livestock needs.

Strategic Food Reserve levels after the export.

Zambians deserve to know whether this so-called surplus is genuine, or whether we are depleting our reserves at the risk of future hunger.

2. Protection of Domestic Prices

We demand the government implement a price stabilization framework to ensure that the export decision does not cause:

Sharp increases in local mealie meal prices.

Exploitation of consumers by millers and traders.

Zambia must never reach a point where maize grown by our farmers feeds other nations while our own citizens queue for food they cannot afford.

3. Full Transparency in Export Contracts

All export agreements must be made public, including:

Names of buyers and destination countries.

Export prices per tonne.

Revenue allocation plans.

This is to prevent corruption, underpricing, and the monopolization of export permits by politically connected individuals.

4. Reinvestment into Farmers and Production

We call for a percentage of export revenue to be ring-fenced for:

Farmer input subsidies.

Rural storage and milling facilities.

Irrigation, mechanization, and extension services.

Our farmers must benefit from these exports, not be left behind while middlemen get rich.

5. Strong Anti-Smuggling Measures

Border control and customs oversight must be tightened to:

Prevent illegal maize flows beyond the approved export quota.

Block the resale of cheap FRA maize abroad at inflated prices.

6. Phased and Conditional Export

Exports should be released in controlled batches and reviewed quarterly to assess:

Domestic food stability.

Market price trends.

Climatic changes affecting future harvests.

ZMP’s Position

Zambia Must Prosper believes in prosperity through production, transparency, and accountability. We support responsible trade but reject any decision that compromises the ability of Zambians to feed themselves at stable and affordable prices.

A hungry nation cannot prosper. We therefore urge the government to export wisely, consult stakeholders, and protect the people’s plate first.

Issued by:
Kelvin Fube Bwalya (KBF)
President – Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP)
Date: 15th August 2025

15/08/2025

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📢📢Keep Siavonga Clean! 🌟As you enter Siavonga, the Central Business District (CBD) tells a story of its own. Unfortunate...
15/08/2025

📢📢Keep Siavonga Clean! 🌟

As you enter Siavonga, the Central Business District (CBD) tells a story of its own. Unfortunately, trash and dirt are visible at the heart of our town 🗑️😔.

Let's work together to Keep Siavonga Clean! 🌿💚 Whether you're a resident, visitor, or business owner, we all play a part in maintaining the beauty and cleanliness of our town.

Let's reduce litter 🛑
Let's keep our streets tidy 🚮
Let's make Siavonga proud🌈

List of successful bidders awarded to supply desks to Siavonga Town Council.Congratulations to all bidders.
14/08/2025

List of successful bidders awarded to supply desks to Siavonga Town Council.
Congratulations to all bidders.

14/08/2025

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14/08/2025

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13/08/2025

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13/08/2025

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13/08/2025

Bank of Zambia has announced that the new K100 and K50 notes will be released into circulation on 1st September 2025.

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