NALUMANGO, OUTGOING UN ENVOY MUTALI HAIL ZAMBIA-UN PARTNERSHIP AS DROUGHT AND CHOLERA TESTED TIES.
LUSAKA, Aug. 20 — Vice President of the Republic of Zambia Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango has commended outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali for “inclusive leadership” during Zambia’s cholera outbreak and climate-induced drought, as both leaders pledged to deepen cooperation ahead of the Ninth National Development Plan. Speaking during a farewell meeting at Government […]
HICHILEMA TARGETS $1BN TOURISM REVENUE, 2.5M ARRIVALS BY YEAR-END AS ZATEX 2026 OPENS.
President Hakainde Hichilema has set a target of over 2.5 million international arrivals and US$1 billion in tourism revenue by the end of 2026, Vice President Mutale Nalumango announced as she officially opened the 2026 Zambia Travel Exposition (ZATEX) at Mulungushi International Conference Centre today. Officiating at ZATEX on behalf of President Hichilema, Vice President […]
VEEP NALUMANGO HAILS HICHILEMA FOR ASSENTING TO LAWS ON FREE EDUCATION, PENSIONS REFORMS.
Vice President Mutale Nalumango has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for assenting to new legislation that guarantees free education and reforms the pension sector. Speaking during the ceremony, Dr. Nalumango described the move as “a defining moment in Zambia’s journey towards inclusive development, social justice, and economic security for all.” The newly signed laws enshrine free […]
ZAMBIA, HUAWEI SIGN MOU FOR NATIONAL AI DATA CENTRE AT MOBILE CONGRESS.
Vice President Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango this morning opened the 2026 Zambia Mobile Congress on Tuesday, announcing a new partnership between the Smart Zambia Institute and Huawei Technologies Zambia to build national AI and cloud infrastructure. Speaking at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre under the theme “Advancing All Intelligence in Zambia,” Dr. Nalumango said the […]
VICE PRESIDENT JOINS PRESIDENT HICHILEMA AT AFRICAN FREEDOM DAY INVESTITURE.
Her Honour the Vice President, Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango today joined President Hakainde Hichilema, First Lady Mrs. Mutinta Hichilema, and other government officials at an Investiture Ceremony held at State House in Lusaka marking the Africa Freedom Day. At the ceremony, President Hichilema conferred national honours and awards on 17 individuals and one school. The […]
GOVT PLEDGES JOB, PENSION PROTECTION AS ZAMBIA MARKS LABOUR DAY.
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting jobs, skills and pensions amid rapid changes in the world of work, Vice President Dr. W.K. Mutale-Nalumango has said. Officiating at the 2026 International Labour Day commemoration at the Freedom Statue in Lusaka, Dr. Nalumango said technological advancements, climate change and global dynamics are redefining employment, and Government […]
GOVT TO FULLY ABSORB NiPN NUTRITION PLATFORM AS IT SHIFTS FROM DONOR SUPPORT TO STATE OWNERSHIP.
Government will fully integrate the National Information Platform for Nutrition (NiPN) into national systems and budgets, marking a formal shift from donor-supported operations to full state ownership, Permanent Secretary for Administration in the Office of the Vice President Lillian M. Kapusana has said. Addressing the NiPN Zambia Legacy Event themed “From Evidence to Ownership: Securing […]
VEEP NALUMANGO UNVEILS LUAPULA PROVINCE’S UNTAPPED POTENTIAL
Vice President Dr. W.K Mutale Nalumango has this morning officially launched the 2026 Luapula Investment Exposition, saying the province is ready for investment, industrialisation, and economic transformation. Speaking at the launch, Dr. Nalumango highlighted Luapula’s rich natural resources, fertile land, and abundant water, which have remained underutilised. She attributed this to energy deficits, which are […]
KAPUSANA SOUNDS AN ALARM IN THE FIGHT AGAINST MALNUTRITION
Permanent Secretary for Administration in the Office of the Vice President, Lillian M Kapusana has emphasised that there is a need for a unified approach to food and nutrition interventions in Zambia. Speaking at a meeting with Food and Nutrition Commission Desk Officers in Lusaka today, Mrs. Kapusana stressed that coordination is crucial to making […]
K205 MILLION SOLAR IRRIGATION PROJECT TO BOOST FARMING IN CHONGWE
The Office of the Vice President has launched the Kanakantapa Solar Irrigation Scheme Initiative (KASISI) in Chongwe, a K205 million, 5-year project benefiting 413 smallholder farmers. The initiative aims to enhance agricultural production, resilience, and market access. Speaking at the launch, Permanent Secretary for Resettlement Division, Mavis Nkomeshya, said KASISI addresses climate change, enabling year-round […]