Zambia Receives $700,000 Grant to Promote Financial Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
Zambia received a $700,000 UN grant to enhance the welfare of persons with disabilities, focusing on financial inclusion via the Constituency Development Fund. Workshops are emphasizing equality and CRPD-compliant budgeting.
Twapia Youths Benefit from Cash-For-Work Program
Twapia Ward Councillor Henry Kabwebwe has stated that the cash-for-work program has been of great help to the youths in his Ward who have not been doing any activity to earn a living.
Kitwe Farmers Applauds Government for early distribution of FISP
Farmers in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt have applauded the Government’s move to officially launch the distribution of inputs for the 2024/2025 Farmer Input Support Program (FISP). Speaking in an interview with Komboni news, Wedson Sinyangwe, a Farmer has implored Government to ensure that inputs are made available to them ahead of time. And Nelia […]
Luanshya Council and Antelope Milling enter into a partnership to enhance garbage collection
Luanshya Municipal Council and Antelope Milling Company have entered into a partnership aimed at enhancing collection of garbage in the mining town’s Central Business District (CBD), Second Class Trading and other surrounding areas.Under the partnership, In a press statement made available to Komboni News, Luanshya Municipal Council Public Relations Manager Gideon Thole stated that Antelope […]
21 Year Old CBU Student Murdered
A 21 Year Old Student at the Copperbelt University of Zambia-CBU-is reported to have been murdered after being attacked by unknown individuals who went away with his cellphone. The student identified as, Kafula Musonda was staying in Mufulira district on the Copperbelt and he was in the school of Mathematics and Natural sciences. The incident […]
Kabwe Lawmaker Urges Prioritization Of Climate-Resilient Projects For CDF Applicants
Kabwe Central Member of Parliament Chrizoster Halwindi Phiri, has encouraged Constituency Development Fund (CDF) applicants to prioritize climate-resilient projects when applying for the 2025 CDF loans and grants. Speaking in an interview with Komboni news, Ms. Halwindi recommended that CDF applicants should consider projects such as solar-powered boreholes to ensure communities have access to water. […]
Veep Nalumango Launches Mining Local Content Conference and Expo
Vice President and acting President, Mutale Nalumango, officially launched the 2024 Mining Local Content Conference and Expo yesterday in Kitwe District Copperbelt Province which aims to bolster local participation in the mining sector. In her remarks, Mrs. Nalumango emphasized the pivotal role of manufacturers as catalysts in business transitions, highlighting their importance in advancing the […]
ZESCO anticipates a significant low power supply for September
Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation-ZESCO Limited says it anticipates a significant power supply gap from the month of September 2024 owing to the growing drought induced hydropower generation deficit which presently stands at 1086 Megawatts for August 2024 and 1280MW for September 2024. In a press statement released by ZESCO spokesperson Matongo Maumbi, The expected power […]
Government Disappointed With UNHRC Report
GOVERNMENT has expressed disappointment over a press release allegedly by the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) special rapporteurs and was sent to the country’s Embassy in Geneva, Switzerland. https://www.facebook.com/100064560977290/posts/935811161914241 The press release, however was sent under the tag name “Zimbabwe”, insinuating that it was for that country , but was instead sent to the […]
Government Reveals Toxin Maize Suppliers
Government has named eight maize meal brands which have been found with elevated levels of the toxin.