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Lumezi schools make progress in irrigated maize production
Rural News

Lumezi schools make progress in irrigated maize production

Two schools selected to implement the Presidential Irrigation Initiative Programme (PIIP) in Lumezi District of Eastern Province are making steady progress in irrigated maize production. The programme, introduced by President Hakainde Hichilema, seeks to promote year-round agricultural production, mitigate the effects of climate change and drought, and transform schools and other institutions i...

Lusaka Times
Nov 5, 2026
Solwezi resident seeks cash payment model
Rural News

Solwezi resident seeks cash payment model

A resident of Kamatete area in Solwezi District Kayamba Mobela, a beneficiary of the social cash transfer program, has appealed to the Government to consider paying cash to Social Cash Transfer beneficiaries. Speaking during a community meeting recently, Mobela stated that the previous cash payments were better, as it was easy for the aged to access […]

Lusaka Times
Nov 2, 2026
REA records 13,286 subsidised electricity connections
Rural News

REA records 13,286 subsidised electricity connections

The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has registered 13,286 electricity connections in Southern Province under the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) subsidised programme. REA Director of Services Suzyo Silavwe says the programme aims to make electricity more affordable for households and businesses, with eligible customers paying 300 kwacha instead of ...

Lusaka Times
Oct 29, 2026
Mporokoso’s Chikosa school seeks more classrooms
Rural News

Mporokoso’s Chikosa school seeks more classrooms

Chikosa Primary School head teacher Yolanda Chirwa is appealing for the construction of more classroom space to address the current increase in pupil attendance. Ms Chirwa says the free education law has brought about a positive challenge that has seen pupils who dropped out of school due to lack of school fees return to school. […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 20, 2026
22 cattle killed by lightning in Sikongo
Rural News

22 cattle killed by lightning in Sikongo

Twenty-two (22) herds of cattle have died after being struck by lightning in Sikongo District of Western Province. The incident occurred on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Luwe Village in Chief Kaywa’s area, where four families were devastated after losing their livestock, which is their main source of livelihood. Among the affected is Mukubi Village Headman, Richard […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 14, 2026
Milk boosts Romase school attendance in Lundazi
Rural News

Milk boosts Romase school attendance in Lundazi

School attendance at Lundazi’s Romase Primary School has significantly increased following the government’s initiative of introducing milk to the school feeding programme for the early child learners. School headteacher, Henry Banda, told the media in an interview that the move has also prompted parents to approach the school administration with the request to have their […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 7, 2026
Mwanakampwe calls for investment in rain, underground water harvesting
Rural News

Mwanakampwe calls for investment in rain, underground water harvesting

Central Province Permanent Secretary, Milner Mwanakampwe, has called for investment in rain and underground water harvesting to mitigate the impact of climate change on the livestock sector. Dr Mwanakampwe says water harvesting should be prioritised to safeguard the future of the livestock sector and contribute to the Grow Zambia Agenda of beef exports. Provincial Permanent […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 7, 2026
Lusangazi residents advised on accessing 2027 CDF
Rural News

Lusangazi residents advised on accessing 2027 CDF

Lusangazi Central Member of Parliament, Douglas Lungu, has urged residents to form clubs and cooperatives to improve their chances of accessing grants and loans under the 2027 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) empowerment programmes. Dr Lungu says organised groups would enable more residents to participate in government empowerment programmes and benefit from financial resources aimed at […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 7, 2026
Isoka calls for action against technology-facilitated violence
Rural News

Isoka calls for action against technology-facilitated violence

Isoka Gender Sub-Committee Vice Chairperson Exilda Muuka has called for stronger collaboration and increased sensitisation to protect vulnerable groups from Technology-Facilitated Violence (TFV) Ms Muuka says people living in remote areas and young people who are not adequately exposed to information on digital safety are at increased risk of falling prey to technology-facilitated violence. She...

Lusaka Times
Oct 7, 2026
Chama farmer dies after Insecticide ingestion
Rural News

Chama farmer dies after Insecticide ingestion

A 54-year-old peasant farmer of Chisani Village in Chama District has died after allegedly drinking poisonous insecticide following a domestic dispute. The dispute is alleged to have stemmed from an argument over money that was said to have gone missing. The deceased, identified as Zenga Zimba, reportedly took the poisonous substance, locally used for spraying cotton plants, […]

Lusaka Times
Oct 5, 2026