The negative impact of plastics on the environment
EVERYDAY, thousands o
f people walk in and out of Zambian supermarkets with one or more plastic bags after a day’s shopping spree.
Even though this...
Zambia Sugar converts over 80% of its waste to productive use
ZAMBIA Sugar Country Managing Director, Oswald Magwenzi, says the institution remains committed in preserving the environment by adapting to sustainable practices.
Magwenzi notes that in...
World Vision, Varun team up to combat climate change in Chongwe
WORLD Vision Zambia and Varun Beverages LTD joined forces in a significant move to combat climate change today as they planted 500 trees at...
Climate Justice Torch lights up Lusaka streets
A MASSIVE procession of singing and chanting climate justice campaigners yesterday disrupted the usual free flow of traffic on one of Zambia's longest and...
MET predicts low rain this coming season
The Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) says the country is likely to experience reduced rainfall in the 2023/2024 rainy season.
The ZMD attributed the anticipated reduced...
Rural women worst victims of climate change – Sakala
THE Women’s Life and Wellness Foundation (WLWF) says women in rural areas are the most affected by climate change.
The role that women have in...
Ministers rally creatives, media against climate change
The Ministry of Green Economy has pledged to support creatives that package information about climate change In an artistic manner in order to appeal...
Hivos, civil society partners meet to make recommendations on EMA amendment bill
Hivos Southern Africa has brought together civil society organisations in Zambia to review and make their submissions on the Environmental Management Amendment (EMA) bill...
DAPP toasts second-hand clothes
BUYING second-hand clothes, instead of buying new ones, reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 6.1 Kg, according to Development Aid from People to People (DAPP).
This...
Protection of environment key to economic growth – Nzovu
GREEN Economy and Environment minister Collins Nzovu says protection of the environment goes hand in hand with economic growth.
Addressing the media and stakeholders at...