Friday, June 6, 2025

Rural News

Kanchibiya River Poisoned: Communities at Risk as Pollution Spreads

Kanchibiya, Zambia In what is fast becoming an environmental and public health crisis, Hon. Sunday Chilufya Chanda, Member of Parliament for Kanchibiya Constituency, has issued an urgent appeal to...

Lumezi Man in Critical Condition After Hyena Attack

A 26-year-old man from Lumezi District is battling for his life after being mauled by a hyena in the early hours of May 17. Eastern...

Lundazi Man Dies After Buffalo Attack

One suspected Poacher has died while three others escaped unhurt after a wounded buffalo charged at them in Lukusuzi National Park in Chikomeni area...

Communities Betrayed In Carbon Projects , Says Legal Advocate

Communities sidelined as foreign developers dominate forest offset deals, says Musonda A leading Zambian legal expert has accused carbon offset project developers of exploiting rural...

Chilubi Island Health Facilities Fully Stocked with Antiretroviral Drugs

All 21 health facilities on Chilubi Island in Northern Province have confirmed having adequate stocks of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, with supplies sufficient for over...

Nine Drown In Boat Accident

Nine people have drowned while the search for one missing person has continued after the boat they were traveling on capsized in Chisaka stream...

29 Year Old Jailed For 50 Years For Defilement

The Kasama High Court has sentenced a 29 year old man of Munkonge Village in Chief Munkonge’s Chiefdom in Kasama District to 50 years...

Families Urged To Shun Traditional Practices That Promote Child Marriage

Families Are Nation, an advocacy organization for family values, has advised families especially in rural areas to avoid traditional practices that promote child marriages. The...

17 Cattle Die After Drinking Contaminated Water in Mumbwa

Seventeen cows have died after drinking contaminated water near Bubanii Resources Limited and Ozone mines in Mumbwa District, officials have confirmed. Central Province Permanent Secretary...

Kanyembo’s inspiring journey to protecting Zambia’s wildlife

Law Enforcement Advisor for Conservation South Luangwa (CSL) Benson Kanyembo is an example of dedication, leadership, and resilience in the fight to protect Zambia’s...

Kanchibiya FM Secures ZICTA Frequency, Becomes First-Ever Radio Station in Kanchibiya

KANCHIBIYA, ZAMBIA – In a groundbreaking development for media access and community engagement, the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has officially granted...