Drought
Zambian coverage mentioning drought, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
5 stories
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Business
Plan with El Niño in mind – Chilengi
Minister says health sector should factor in floods, droughts FUMBE CHANDA Lusaka MINISTER of Health Roma Chilengi says health planning for 2027 should take into account potential floods and droughts associated with El Niño, which can disrupt service delivery. Meanwhile, Minister of Green Economy and…
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Agriculture
Seeds Available, Markets Missing
Farmers urge Government to open FRA to indigenous crops as drought fears, declining traditional varieties...
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Opinion
The black-cheeked lovebird: Zambia’s rare gem
The bird is found mainly in southwestern Zambia, where it depends on mopane woodland and reliable water sources. Habitat loss and drought pose a threat to its survival.
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Business
More investments in alternative energy needed ahead of El NiñoTOURISM
Zambia is accelerating private investment in solar and coal power to diversify its energy mix and avert an anticipated El Niño-induced drought, as the country races to meet a 1,000 MW solar target by late 2026.
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Agriculture
Keep enough maize for homes
HH urges chiefs to sensitise subjects on food security amid El Niño-induced drought fears CATHERINE BWALYA, MATHEWS MALAZIKA Monze, Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged traditional leaders to sensitise their subjects to retain enough maize for household consumption amid warnings of an impending El Niño-induced…
