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"ZNBC Staffer MASAUSO MKWAYAYA now looks at the construction journey of Zambias largest urea fertiliser plant which will produce 300000 tonnes of fertiliser annually and its impact on the agriculture sector"  
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"Mozambiques President Arrives in Zambia Tomorrow By Ruth Chayinda Mozambique's President DANIEL CHAPO is tomorrow expected in Zambia to undertake a two-day working visit at the invitation of President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA. President CHAPO will also be expected to grace the 61st independence celebrations. During the visit President HICHILEMA and President CHAPO will hold talks at State house. In a statement issued to ZNBC News Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister MULAMBO HAIMBE said the visit by President CHAPO underscores the warm and enduring relations between Zambia and"  
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"ZEMA Blamed for Ongoing Mine Pollution By Hector Simfukwe Copperbelt Minister ELISHA MATAMBO has called for the removal of the Zambia Environmental Management Agency ZEMA- workforce in the region for failing to protect citizens from persistent pollution by the mines. Mr. MATAMBO says the majority of the complaints from people against the government on pollution by the Mines are because of ZEMA's failure to do its work. He said this after the Community in Chingola Complained of dust pollution from U metals that has even affected Lwankole School. And Copperbelt Permanent Secretary LAWRENCE"  
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"UK-based Naanovo Energy UK Ltd has announced plans to invest $XXX million in the development of a 500MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Solwezi Zambia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1976943872250200088) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-11T09:32Z 4356 followers, 13.4K engagements


"Youth Told to Preserve Zambias 61-Year Unity By Mark Ziligone Secretary to the Cabinet PATRICK KANGWA has urged young people to uphold the values of peace and unity which have sustained Zambia for the past XX years of independence. Mr. KANGWA says Zambia's continued stability and peace are a result of deliberate choices by citizens who have chosen cooperation over conflict. He says that the country's journey since independence is one of perseverance and hope built on the dreams of the country's freedom fighters. Mr. KANGWA was speaking during the Lusaka International Community School 61st"  
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"ECZ Boosts Registration Centres with Power Backup By Cecilia Zyambo The Electoral Commission of Zambia - ECZ- has dispatched 2244 generator sets to all registration centres to ensure a smooth management of the process. ECZ - Corporate Affairs Manager PATRICIA LUHANGA says the voter registration kits are equipped with re- chargeable batteries which are powered by generators during electricity outages. Ms. LUHANGA says even when there is no electricity; the rechargeable batteries are able to run the kits for up to X -hours. She told ZNBC news that the Commission is readily available to respond"  
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"Beef Exports to Boost Zambias FOREX Earnings - NKAMBA By Doreen Chembe Zambia has started exporting beef to the Democratic Republic of Congo -DRC. And Trade Expert GILBERT NKAMBA says the export of beef to the -DRC will enhance Foreign Exchange earnings for the country. Mr. NKAMBA told ZNBC News that the move is a positive step towards diversifying Zambia's export portfolio and strengthening regional trade relations. He said the initiative will boost rural economies create jobs across the value chain and encourage increased investment in livestock production and processing. And Zambia"  
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"Outdated 1966 Fertiliser Act Set for Overhaul (NAIS) The Zambia Research Institute -ZARI- has started drafting the Fertiliser Bill 2025 to replace the Fertiliser and Feed Act of 1966. This is to enhance the regulation and control of agricultural fertilisers in the country. Speaking during a consultation meeting held in Kasama district Northern Province Permanent Secretary BERNARD MPUNDU said the current Fertiliser and Feed Act of 1966 has to be revised to suit the current social cultural and economic status of the country. Mr. MPUNDU said the Fertiliser draft Bill 2025 is supporting the 10"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1979859813694570522) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-19T10:38Z 4358 followers, XXX engagements


"Tailors Welcome Surge In Independence Orders By Margaret Luhanga Some tailors at Kamwala Market in Lusaka are pleased with the surge in business ahead of Zambias 61st Anniversary. In an interview with ZNBC News RHODA PHIRI one of the tailors said there is increased demand for independence attire. Ms. PHIRI said the heightened interest in independence-themed clothing is a clear sign of the growing pride Zambians have in the country's national identity. Zambia will be celebrating its 61st Independence Anniversary on XX October under the theme: XX YEARS OF PEACE AND UNITY: BUILDING A RESILIENT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1979919813125255311) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-19T14:37Z 4358 followers, XXX engagements


"Zambias Economy to Grow Strongly IMF By Ruth Chayinda The International Monetary Fund -IMF- has projected that Zambia's Gross Domestic Product - GDP - growth will rise to XXX percent in 2025 and XXX percent in 2026. This is according to its latest world economic outlook during the ongoing annual meetings. And Economist SHABDIN MWEEMBA says the pronouncement is testimony to the good economic policies that Government has implemented. More in this report"  
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"Beef Export Boost Excites Copperbelt Farmers By Teverai Dzeka Some farmers on the Copperbelt have commended the Government for opening up the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC- market to Zambian beef exports. Here is a report"  
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"Terms of Reference Issued For Constitutional Review By ZNBC Government has issued the Terms of Reference to guide the Constitutional Review process to be spearheaded by the recently appointed Technical Committee. Secretary to the Cabinet PATRICK KANGWA confirmed to ZNBC news this afternoon that the Terms of Reference have since been handed over to the Technical Committee. Mr. KANGWA said the Terms of Reference will be made available to the public. He said the Terms of Reference will be published in the newspapers and on the website of the Technical Committee"  
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"China Donates $3.5M to Aid Zambia Drought By Rosemary Kamanga The Peoples Republic of China has donated three and a half million US dollars to support Zambias response to the El Nio-induced drought. The contribution made through the World Food Programme -WFP will be used to procure 5641 metric tonnes of maize and is expected to benefit 188057 people in eight districts across the Southern and Western Provinces. Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO expressed gratitude to the Chinese Government for the generous gesture noting that it would go a long way in providing relief to drought-affected"  
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"Vandals Pose as Council Staff at Cemetery By Margaret Luhanga Unknown individuals are allegedly posing as council officers and vandalising grave sites at Chingwere Cemetery. Lusaka City Council LCC- Assistant Public Relations Manager BULUMBA NYAMBE says the impostors have been taking advantage of unsuspecting members of the public falsely claiming to be acting on behalf of the LCC while desecrating graves dating back to the 1980s. Mr. NYAMBE has dismissed the claims as false describing the incidents as acts of vandalism. He told ZNBC News in an interview that the council does not and legally"  
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"Renewable Energy Benefits 239000 Zambian Households By Nyambe Nalishebo The Ministry of Energy says it has made a significant impact in Zambias renewable energy sector benefiting approximately 239000 households businesses and institutions over the past four years. Ministry of Energy Principal Public Relations Officer BOB SIANJALIKA cited the Ministrys Demand Stimulation Incentive Programme which has improved the livelihoods of over 30000 rural Zambians. Mr. SIANJALIKA told ZNBC News that the Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia has delivered clean energy solutions to 119000 households businesses"  
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"Mafinga MP Urges Chiefs to Help Monitor CDF Projects for Quality Delivery"  
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"Zambia Scotland to Deepen Green Growth Cooperation By Ruth Chayinda President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called for enhanced collaboration in agriculture between Zambia and Scotland. President HICHILEMA says this partnership could be strengthened through engagement with specialist institutions in Scotland particularly in the area of agricultural research. He notes that Zambia is keen to explore research into various seed varieties to improve productivity and resilience in the agricultural sector. The President said this when Scotlands First Minister JOHN SWINNEY paid a courtesy call on him at"  
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"President HICHILEMA Commissions Zambias Largest Urea Plant By Ruth Chayinda President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has officially commissioned Zambias largest urea fertiliser plant which will produce 300000 tonnes of fertiliser annually. The facility owned by the Wonderful Group of Companies is now the second-largest urea plant in Africa and forms part of a US$641 million industrial complex. The project also includes an 85-megawatt power plant and an ammonia plant capable of producing 180000 tonnes of fertiliser. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony President HICHILEMA urged investors to prioritise"  
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"CDF Abuse Will Be Punished Warns SIALUBALO By Chembe Mbale Local Government and Rural Development Minister GIFT SIALUBALO has warned that council officers found wanting in misuse of Constituency Development Fund -CDF- will face the law. Mr. SIALUBALO is concerned about alleged reports of CDF misuse and acts of sabotage by some councils. The Minister said this when he met Copperbelt Minister ELISHA MATAMBO at the Mpongwe District Commissioner's office. Mr. SIALUBALO also stressed that local authorities should be accountable to the people for the resources they receive and that misuse of funds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1979245768348258421) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-17T17:58Z 4360 followers, XXX engagements


"HIV Cases Increase Among Young Women in Zambia By Nyambe Nalishebo The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS UNAIDS- has raised alarm over a sharp increase in new HIV infections in Zambia of which XX% occurred among adolescents and young people with adolescent girls and young women being more than twice affected. Speaking to ZNBC News UNAIDS Zambia Country Director Isaac Ahemesah revealed that new HIV infections have risen dramatically from 28000 in 2023 to 30000 in 2024. Mr. Ahemesah attributed the spike to several factors including declining condom use limited access to health"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1979252294345486361) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-17T18:24Z 4359 followers, XXX engagements


"Zambia to Manufacture XXX Medicines Locally By Doreen Chembe Zambia will soon begin manufacturing over XXX medicines and medical supplies locally. This follows the commissioning of a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility to be located in the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1979966385460568092) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-19T17:42Z 4359 followers, XXX engagements


"VJ urges Zambians to uphold unity By Mark Ziligone Freedom fighter VERNON MWAANGA has called on Zambians to use the country's 61st Independence Anniversary to renew their commitment to unity. Dr. MWAANGA says Zambia's independence was achieved through the collective efforts of people from all ethnic groups who worked together under the spirit of "One Zambia One Nation." Speaking to ZNBC ahead of the 61st Independence Day Dr. MWAANGA said the founding fathers led by first President Dr. KENNETH KAUNDA deliberately adopted the philosophy to unite citizens. He noted that the struggle for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1980331900133679332) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-20T17:54Z 4361 followers, XXX engagements


"Copper Princesses Eye Comeback After Paraguay Defeat By Beenzu Muleya Zambia Under-17 girls football Coach CAROL KANYEMBA says the team will fight for a comeback in their remaining 2025 Under-17 FIFA World Cup Group Stage games. This is after the Copper Princesses' 2-1 loss to Paraguay on Sunday night in their opening Group F encounter at the tournament in Morocco. Zambia will face Japan on Wednesday in the next Group F encounter. The game is a must-win encounter as they seek to revive their campaign and keep alive hopes of qualifying to the knockout phase. Details in the following report"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1980344021039083795) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-20T18:43Z 4361 followers, XXX engagements


"Over K1 Billion CDF Disbursed to Councils By Rosemary Kamanga The Ministry of Finance and National Planning has disbursed over One billion kwacha Constituency Development Fund -CDF- to local authorities. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary GABRIEL POLLEN says the funds will be used to support local development projects. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka today Dr. POLLEN explained that more CDF allocations have been released to local authorities due to enhanced absorption capacity at the local level. Dr. POLLEN said the CDF remains an important tool"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1980627660402307235) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-21T13:30Z 4361 followers, XXX engagements


"HH Commissions Zambias First Glucose Starch Plant By Sharon Siame President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has commissioned Zambia's first ever Glucose and Starch plant set up by Trade Kings Group Limited. President HICHILEMA says the Plant situated at Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone is a national milestone in the quest to industrialize the country. He notes that Trade Kings has created 17000 jobs which is larger than any single mine in the country. Speaking when he commissioned the Plant President HICHILEMA said Government will continue to make the investment climate attractive"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1980673953203937687) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-21T16:34Z 4361 followers, XXX engagements


"Zambias Economic Journey: Six Decades of Change By Ellen Hambuba Zambias economy has shifted from private to national ownership and back to the private sector over the past six decades. As we continue to reflect on Zambias XX years of independence our reporter ELLEN HAMBUBA revisits landmark economic policies that shaped the nation as recalled by MARK CHONA adviser to First Republican President KENNETH KAUNDA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1980683050284450140) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-21T17:10Z 4358 followers, XXX engagements


"HH dates Shibuyunji (ZANIS) President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is tomorrow expected in Shibuyunji District of Central Province for a one-day working visit. During the visit President HICHILEMA is scheduled to attend the burial of PHILLIP KABIMBA the father of Economic Front Leader WYNTER KABIMBA among other official engagements. ZANIS reports that Central Province Permanent Secretary MILNER MWANAKAMPWE said President HICHILEMA is expected to arrive at Shikatende Grounds in the morning after which he will attend the burial of Mr. KABIMBA. Dr. MWANAKAMPWE said President HICHILEMA will later meet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1980704577453232326) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-21T18:35Z 4358 followers, XXX engagements


"Copperbelt Leads in New Voter Registrations By Mark Ziligone The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ- says over 200000 citizens have so far been registered in the ongoing 2025 Mass Voter Registration Exercise. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer BROWN KASARO says the Commission aims to register XXX million new voters ahead of the 2026 General Election in addition to the existing X million registered voters. Mr. KASARO said this during a media briefing in Lusaka where he provided an update on the progress and logistics of the exercise. He explained that the registration process which began on 13"  
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"ECZ Urged to Promote Registration Exercise (ZANIS) Choma Central Member of Parliament CORNELIUS MWEETWA has urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ- and other stakeholders to increase publicity around the ongoing voter registration exercise. Speaking shortly after replacing his voters card at Shampande Primary School in Choma Mr. MWEETWA said the low turnout being recorded is largely due to a lack of public awareness about the registration process. More in the following report"  
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"Youth Urged to Safeguard Zambias Peace By Rosemary Kamanga Women freedom fighters have urged young people to safeguard the peace and unity that Zambia has continued to enjoy since independence. National Treasurer of the National Freedom Fighters Association of Zambia NFFAZ Mama BETTY CHILONGA encouraged the youth to remain united work hard and uphold integrity in order to build a prosperous and stable nation. Here is a report"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1980711588022657491) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-21T19:03Z 4358 followers, XXX engagements


"KAMBWILI Arrested Over Border Exit Breach By Hannock Kasama Incarcerated former National Democratic Congress -NDC- leader CHISHIMBA KAMBWILI has been arrested and charged for failing to appear before an immigration officer. Mr. KAMBWILI is alleged to have crossed into Zimbabwe in January 2024 without completing formal exit procedures at the Chirundu Border Control. He was later deported from Zimbabwe on February X 2024. Immigration Department Chief Public Relations Officer NAMATI NSHINKA confirmed the arrest to ZNBC News. Meanwhile Mr. KAMBWILI's lawyer KENNEDY MAMBWE told ZNBC News that the"  
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"Luanshyas Shaft XX to Resume Production August By Hector Simfukwe Copper production at XX Shaft at CNMC Luanshya Copper Mine is expected to start by August next year. Company Deputy Chief Executive Officer EVERISTO MWENYA says so far the company has dewatered XX percent of the water at flooded shaft XX Luanshya mine. Mr. MWENYA says the underground infrastructure was damaged by the water during the time the mine was flooded. He said this when he took Copperbelt minister ELISHA MATAMBO to the underground mine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1981057404042117604) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-22T17:57Z 4362 followers, XXX engagements


"167 Countries Now Enter Zambia Visa-Free By Mary Kachepa Tourism Minister RODNEY SIKUMBA says Zambia is committed to increased intra Africa trade and tourism. Mr. SIKUMBA says the increased number of nationals that have visited Zambia in the last four years shows Government's commitment to opening up the country. He was speaking when Visa Free Africa delegation from Ghana paid a courtesy call on him in Lusaka. Mr. SIKUMBA said currently XXX countries access Zambia visa free"  
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"Zambia and Malawi Sign Maize Supply Agreement Valued At US$77 Million"  
[X Link](https://x.com/znbctoday/status/1981300475350639082) [@znbctoday](/creator/x/znbctoday) 2025-10-23T10:03Z 4362 followers, XXX engagements