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Trees, Agriculture, and Food Security

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MESSI Drives Environmental Protection and Food Security Through Tree Planting and Land Use Initiatives By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 (25-02-2026) – A total of 1,123 trees were planted today at Boswell Imakando Correctional Training School in Kabwe as part of a national programme to restore degraded land, promote environmental sustainability, and strengthen food security, with support from private partners such as the Mupapa Environmental and Social Sustainability Initiative (MESSI). Kabwe District Commissioner, Mr Shimwambwa, said the district is expected to benefit from 30,000 trees under the programme, supporting local reforestation and environmental sustainability efforts. Mr Shimwambwa noted that the initiative aligns with Zambia’s Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement and contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 13 on climate action and Goal 15 on life on land. “In 2025, Kabwe District established five nurseries and we have maintained the...
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NGOCC Warns Men Against Exploiting girls

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Ms. Anne Mbewe-Anamela says comments aired on YATU PODCAST undermine national moral standards and threaten safety of female students By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, — (25-02-2026) — The (NGOCC) has warned men against exploiting young women following remarks attributed to Mathias Musumali, describing the statements as unethical and harmful to female students. Ms. Anne Mbewe-Anamela, the NGOCC Executive Director, told Zambia24 in a statement that the organisation was deeply disturbed by a recent public confession in which Musumali allegedly advised men to target students for sexual satisfaction. She said the remarks, aired on Podcast YATU, undermine national moral standards and threaten the safety of young women. Ms. Mbewe-Anamela said the episode also featured Musumali body-shaming women and encouraging men to pursue older women for financial gain, conduct she described as unacceptable and a serious abuse of influence. She noted that the comments were made only days after President...
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New Fuel Measurement System Adopted

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Nkobeni Clarifies Fuel Tanker Measurement Update Secondary Reference Tool Introduced for Cross-Border Tanker Trucks By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia24 – (24 February 2026) – Dip sticks and charts certified by the Weights and Measures Agency of Tanzania will be recognized as secondary/reference measuring instruments on tanker trucks engaged in the cross-border importation of fuel into Zambia.  The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) Executive Director Humphrey Nkobeni told Zambia24 in a statement that these tools will complement temperature-compensating bulk flow meters, which remain the primary and legally binding instruments for fuel measurement. Mr. Nkobeni said that bulk flow meters verified under the Metrology Act No. 6 of 2017 will continue as the main method for determining fuel quantities at points of custody transfer in Zambia. The secondary measurement system follows the signing of a Mutual Recognition Framework Agreement (MRFA) between ZMA and the Weights and Measures Agency...
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Strengthened Sickle Cell Care

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Dr. Lishimpi says Zambia has introduced 19 sickle cell units nationwide to advance and improve patient outcomes care in referral hospitals; National initiatives By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia, 24-02-2026 – Zambia has established 19 specialised sickle cell treatment units, made hydroxyurea available in public health facilities, and introduced national clinical guidelines to standardise care, marking a major step in strengthening sickle cell care nationwide. Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi – Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Ministry of Health said when he officiated at the SCD stakeholders engagement and dissemination meeting in Lusaka that these measures aim to improve survival and quality of life for patients living with sickle cell disease. He noted that 20–25 percent of Zambia’s population carries the sickle cell gene. He described status quo as a significant public health concern affecting families and communities nationwide. He commended researchers and partners for t...
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Zambia Expands MICE Presence

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Participation at continental forum aims to attract investment and partnerships. By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka,  Zambia24, (23 February 2026 ) – Zambia is expanding its presence in the high-value Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector as it participates in the 20th edition of Meetings Africa from 23–25 February 2026 in South Africa. Hildah Mwape, Communication and Corporate Affairs Manager at the Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA), said the country is attending with 15 co-exhibitors representing hospitality, destination management, and business events sectors. “Our aim is to turn visibility into bookings, partnerships into investments, and business events into engines of economic growth,” she said. Mwape highlighted that Zambia’s MICE revenue has increased by 67.5% over the past two years. “Business events are becoming a major contributor to our national tourism economy,” she noted. She also pointed to the country’s strong tourism performance. “In 2025, Zambia recor...
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Education Meets Consumer Safety

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Partnership between education and commerce sectors fosters responsible consumer habits. Spot checks and awareness campaigns coincide with the 2026 Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 — (23-02-2026) -- The (ZCSA) and the (CCPC) have partnered with schools in Eastern Province to teach pupils about consumer safety and responsible purchasing habits. The initiative coincides with preparations for the 2026 Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony, where spot checks and awareness campaigns will be conducted. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Eastern Province Education Officer (PEO), Brianly Malambo, on Monday in Chipata, ZCSA Manager for Communications and Public Relations Brian Hatyoka urged pupils and other consumers to develop the habit of reading product labels to protect themselves from unsafe products. “Pupils should always read labels to ensure that their future is safe, informed, and empowered,” Hatyoka said. He added that labels should clearly indicate ...
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Chawama Hosts UPND Leadership

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Officials meet community members to discuss progress and concerns By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (22-02-2026) - Chawama residents hosted UPND leadership at Misisi Congregation on Sunday, gathering to engage with officials on ongoing development initiatives and to show confidence in the Republican President and the country’s leadership, with discussions focusing on community programmes, infrastructure improvements, and youth empowerment. UPND Acting Secretary General , the highest-ranking speaker at the gathering, highlighted the impact of government policies and modernization programmes on local communities. “Because of the good policies and modernization programmes, many people are benefiting. We are grateful to be here and to strengthen our relationship with the community,” Imenda said. She thanked residents for their continued support of the party and emphasized that their confidence could not be taken for granted. Imenda said several development programmes had ...
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