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GOVT MOVES TO CUT TRADE COSTS, BOOST EXPORTS

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Hichikumba says tackling transport, logistics and border barriers is key to turning production ambitions into jobs and investment By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 21-10-2026 — Government wants to turn Zambia’s production ambitions into tangible economic benefits by tackling transport, logistics and border-related barriers that make it expensive for businesses to trade. Speaking at the launch of the Trade Obstacles Alert Mechanism, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary for Investment and Industrialisation Crusivia C. Hichikumba said efficient trade systems were essential to helping Zambian products reach local, regional and international markets at competitive costs. Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) vice-president for services Andrew Sinyangwe said the mechanism would help businesses document trade barriers and provide evidence to inform dialogue and action by relevant institutions. Mr Hichikumba said the country’s economic transformation ...
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MONZE MOTOR RALLY ATTRACTS 15 DRIVERS

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Rally to feature gravel stages covering 91.68 kilometres By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 21-10-2026 — About 15 drivers are expected to compete in this weekend’s Monze Motor Rally, which will test their skills on gravel roads over a total distance of 91.68 kilometres. The rally has received a major boost from Afrivert Energy Zambia Limited, which has committed about K300,000 towards the event and pledged to continue sponsoring it for the next three years. Company director Martin Chaikatisha said the rally would be free of charge this year, giving more people, especially Monze residents, a chance to watch the competition. He said the company was proud to support an event that had been part of Monze’s sporting life for four decades and continued to give drivers from across Zambia a chance to showcase their talent. Chaikatisha said Afrivert Energy’s support was also a contribution to the country’s development drive under the Grow Zambia Agenda launched by President Hakain...
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HOPe AFRICA SEEKS GLOBAL HEALTHCARE PARTNERS

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Organisation appeals for medical equipment, medicines and solar power systems to support underserved communities in Africa By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 21-10-2026 — HOPe Africa, a US-based humanitarian organisation, has launched a global appeal for medical equipment, medicines and corporate partnerships to improve healthcare access in underserved African communities. In a statement issued from Kansas City, Missouri, Executive Director Dr Francis Fagjot John said the organisation was seeking support from hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, equipment manufacturers and clean-energy businesses. The appeal includes ultrasound machines, X-ray units, scanners, patient monitors, pulse oximeters and first-aid supplies. HOPe Africa is also seeking non-expired medicines, multivitamins, painkillers, prescription and reading glasses, hearing aids and other essential medical supplies. The organisation is further appealing for solar panels and battery storage systems to help he...
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UCF UNVEILS $1.6 BILLION FERTILISER EXPANSION

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Project to create 5,500 jobs and boost Zambia’s fertiliser production capacity By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 20-10-2026 — President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the construction of Phase II of United Capital Fertilizer (UCF)’s urea plant in Chilanga District, Lusaka Province, in a US$1.6 billion investment expected to expand Zambia’s fertiliser production capacity, create jobs and strengthen the country’s position in regional markets. The expansion is expected to create 5,500 jobs and increase annual production capacity by 547,000 metric tonnes of ammonia, 527,000 metric tonnes of urea, 47,000 metric tonnes of ammonium nitrate and 50,000 metric tonnes of food-grade carbon dioxide. The products serve agricultural and industrial needs, with urea and ammonium nitrate used in fertiliser production and carbon dioxide applied in food processing and other industries. Mr Hichilema said the investment demonstrated the role private-sector participation could play in acce...
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FOOD, COSMETICS FACE TOUGHER RULES

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ZCSA consults stakeholders on 42 proposed compulsory standards, with new rules expected to take effect in 2027 By Francis Maingaila ❤️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 18-10-2026 — The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) is planning to introduce 42 additional compulsory standards to ensure that products sold on the Zambian market meet the required safety and quality standards. ZCSA Public Relations Officer Onishias Maamba told Zambia24 in a statement that the move was intended to protect consumers from unsafe products, safeguard public health and reduce harm to the environment. Maamba said the agency had completed drafting the proposed standards and was consulting stakeholders in the public and private sectors before they were adopted. He said the proposed standards covered chemicals, food products, beverages, cigarettes, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), cosmetic creams, lotions and skin-care gels, disposable and reusable sanitary pads, and maize bran, among other products. Maamba said the consu...
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CARBON PROJECTS MUST DELIVER

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Government calls for carbon initiatives to improve community livelihoods and restore land as the Emissions Reduction Program advances in Muchinga Province. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 18-10-2026 — GOVERNMENT has called for carbon projects to deliver tangible benefits to local communities by improving livelihoods and protecting natural resources from exploitation. Director of Green Economy and Climate Change Ephraim Shitima said the Emissions Reduction Program (ERP), being implemented under the Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD II) project in Muchinga Province, would support land restoration and improve community livelihoods. Mr Shitima was speaking at the close of the TRALARD II Project Implementation Support Mission in Muchinga Province. World Bank TRALARD II Task Team Leader Ambroise Brenier said the ERP was designed to link natural resource management with benefits for local communities. Mr Brenier pledged the World Bank Group’s continued...
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WIDOWS, ORPHANS NEED MORE THAN BIRTHDAY PARTIES

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Musanu urges businesses, investors and Zambians abroad to provide year-round support for vulnerable families and help children build a better future By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 17-10-2026 — Widows and orphans need more than birthday parties and occasional donations to get through life, Zambia Diaspora Chamber of Commerce (ZDCC) president Freud Musanu has said, urging businesses, investors and Zambians living abroad to support vulnerable families throughout the year. Mr Musanu said this during the second instalment of the Zambia-USA Monthly Inclusive Donations and Birthday Celebration Initiative at UMOYO Widows and Orphanage Centre in Lusaka on Saturday, where he appealed to businesses and other well-wishers to look beyond the celebrations and help meet the everyday needs of widows and children. He said while birthday parties brought happiness to residents, the real challenge was ensuring that they continued receiving care and support long after the guests had left. ...
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