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GOVT FAST-TRACKS LIFE PROJECT

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Dr Chibamba pushes for 2027 plantation rollout as Zambia seeks jobs, private investment and value addition through the Lobito Corridor forest economy. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka , Zambia24 — November 3, 2026 — Government has stepped up preparations for the Lobito Corridor Integrated Forest Economy (LIFE) Project, targeting the start of plantation establishment in 2027 as part of efforts to expand Zambia’s forestry industry, attract private investment and create employment opportunities. According to a statement issued by Mary Kasoka Mwiikisa, Communication Officer for Transforming Landscapes for Resilience and Development (TRALARD II) under the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, Permanent Secretary Dr Douty Chibamba has called on stakeholders to accelerate preparations and move from discussions to an agreed project design and investments on the ground. Dr Chibamba said all partners needed to work backwards from the 2027 planting season and begin putting the necessary a...
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DIESEL & ELECTRIC-POWERED TRUCKS UNVEILED

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Pilatus introduces six SANY truck models to the Zambian market, targeting mining, construction, agriculture and transport sectors. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — November 3, 2026 — Pilatus Engineering Company Limited has officially introduced SANY's range of diesel-powered and fully electric commercial trucks to the Zambian market, opening a new chapter in the company's business and giving local transport operators and businesses more vehicle options through its partnership with the international manufacturer of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles. Speaking at the launch, Infrastructure and Urban Development Minister Collins Nzovu said the introduction of SANY trucks was in line with the Government's Grow Zambia Agenda, which places emphasis on increasing production, improving infrastructure and strengthening the country's transport system. Mr Nzovu said Zambia's ambitions to produce 10 million tonnes of maize and three million tonnes of copper depen...
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AIPAC WANTS 2027 BUDGET TO DRIVE PRODUCTION

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Think tank calls for increased investment in agriculture, manufacturing, energy security and climate resilience to accelerate the Grow Zambia Agenda. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — November 2, 2026 — The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) has urged Government to use the 2027 National Budget to move Zambia beyond economic recovery and focus on increasing production, creating jobs and improving the lives of ordinary citizens. AIPAC Executive Director Solomon Ngoma says the next budget should translate the Grow Zambia Agenda into tangible results by directing more resources towards agriculture, manufacturing, energy security, industrialisation and private sector development. Mr Ngoma says while Zambia has made progress in restoring economic stability through debt restructuring and economic reforms, the country now needs to build on that progress by producing more, strengthening local industries and expanding its export capacity. He says the effects of th...
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MUPAPA WOOD LINKS FORESTS TO WEALTH CREATION

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Mupapa Wood is seeking to link communities to timber trading, forest-based businesses and reliable markets while protecting the natural resources that support their livelihoods. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Shiwangandu , Zambia24 — 31 October 2026 — The Mupapa Wood Initiative is seeking to combine sustainable timber trading, environmental protection and community-based enterprises to create economic opportunities for rural communities while safeguarding forest resources in Muchinga Province. Operating in Chindoshi under the Chiefdom of Chibesakunda, with opportunities extending to Chibale and surrounding communities, the initiative aims to help local people earn a living from their natural resources while ensuring that forests remain productive for future generations. Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ruth Ironside Chande said the initiative would maintain timber harvesting and trading as its core business while opening up other income-generating opportunities for communities....
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NUPPEZ DEMANDS 20% EDUCATION FUNDING

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Union says increased investment is needed to address teacher shortages, improve teachers' welfare and provide better learning facilities ahead of the 2027 Budget. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — November 1, 2026 — The National Union of Public and Private Educators of Zambia (NUPPEZ) has called on Government to increase funding for education to at least 20 per cent of the 2027 National Budget, saying more resources are needed to improve conditions in schools and support teachers and learners. NUPPEZ Executive President Charity Kampamba said the growing demands on the education system require greater financial commitment, particularly in teacher recruitment, infrastructure development and the provision of learning materials. With Government expected to present the 2027 National Budget on Friday, November 6, the Union says the allocation to education should reflect the importance of the sector to the country's future. NUPPEZ noted that education received approxim...
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MUPAPA WOOD OPENS MARKETS FOR MUCHINGA COMMUNITIES.

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Chief Chibesakunda backs initiative as company positions itself as an offtaker of honey, finkubala and mushrooms, while promoting community businesses and sustainable forest management. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Chindoshi, in Shiwangandu  District, Zambia24 — October 28, 2026 — Chief Chibesakunda has thrown his weight behind the Mupapa Wood Initiative, saying the project has his blessing, will create wealth, improve livelihoods while opening up new income opportunities for people in his chiefdom and the wider Shiwangandu District through sustainable forestry and skills development. Speaking when Mupapa Wood Initiative Chief Executive Officer and Founder Ruth Ironside Chande met traditional leaders, Community Forest Management Groups and community members at Chindoshi School in Shiwangandu District, Chief Chibesakunda said he was happy that the company had finally brought the initiative to his chiefdom. The traditional leader said the initiative presented an opportunity for local people t...
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ZCSA SEIZES USED UNDERWEAR

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  Agency confiscates 34 bales worth K37,350 in Lusaka, warning traders against selling prohibited second-hand garments that could expose consumers to health risks. By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — November 1, 2026 — The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has seized 34 bales of used underwear valued at K37,350 from a shop in Lusaka, warning that the illegal sale of such garments puts consumers' health at risk. The seizure followed a tip-off from a whistleblower, leading the Agency to take action against the sale of second-hand undergarments in breach of Zambian Standard ZS 559. ZCSA Manager for Communications and Public Relations Brian Hatyoka said the shop had been directed to meet the cost of disposing of the seized garments. Mr Hatyoka said the Agency would not tolerate businesses involved in the illegal importation and sale of used textile products containing undergarments and nightwear. He explained that the restrictions were necessary to protect consumers beca...
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