Thursday, March 28, 2024

Rural News

Minister warns social cash transfer officers

Community Development and Social Services Minister Olipa Phiri has said money meant for social cash transfer beneficiaries should reach its target group. Ms....

PF drags Independent MP to court for the Party’s Chitenge material and a flag

Chipili Independent Member of Parliament Jewis Chabi has pleaded not guilty to one count of malicious damage in the Mansa magistrate court. Mr. Chabi, 39,...

Choma DC orders close of “shebeens”

Choma District Commissioner (DC) Sheena Muleya has issued a one month ultimatum to Choma Municipal Council to close down illegal beer outlets locally...

Witchcraft haunts Gwembe health workers

Makuyu health workers in Gwembe district have been living in fear for four months now due to alleged witchcraft practices at the clinic. Speaking during...

Delay in farming input distribution worries traditional leader

Chief Chanje of the Chewa speaking people in Chipangali district, Eastern Province is concerned with the delay in the distribution of farming inputs...

Shang’ombo farmers urged to embrace $2 million cashew grant

Shang’ombo District Commissioner Lawrence Nyambe has called on residents in the area to embrace the US$2 million matching grant meant to add value to...

Mkushi farmers happy with e-voucher system

Farmers in Mkushi district in Central Province have expressed happiness with the pace at which the distribution of farming inputs through the electronic voucher...

Traditional Leaders seek permanent seat at AU

Traditional leaders in Africa have asked President Edgar Lungu to lobby for a permanent seat for them in the African Union ((AU) ahead of...