The Government of Zambia, through the Ministry of Tourism, has officially launched the publicly-accessible online, the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme  Legal Hub.  ...

The Government of Zambia, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, and the European Union (EU), launched the second phase of the project Support Towards the Operationalization of the SA...

Lusaka, 5 September 2025 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of Zambia and regional partners, hosted a workshop on Sustainable Aquaculture Investment from 8 to 10 September 2025 at CIELA Resort, Lusaka.

The three-day w...

Lusaka, 8 July 2025 – The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Reuben Mtolo, officially launched two flagship initiatives aimed at transforming Zambia’s horticultural sector, the Smart Farming for Sustainable Livelihoods Project, funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea, and the One Country ...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the Zambia Multisectoral Pandemic Preparedn...

In a significant response to the devastating effects of the El Niño-induced drought on agriculture in Zambia, a collaborative initiative has been launched to assist smallholder farmers affected by the severe weather conditions. This project, a partnership between th...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has officially launched an innovative multi-country Green Climate Fund (GCF) project, called “Scaling-up Public-Private Co-investmen...

FAO recently held a workshop where value chain stakeholders discussed a youth-centred strategy for Zambia’s soybean value chain, which holds great potential due to its growing market demand.

The increase in cassava production in these regions is a testament to the project's effectiveness in addressing the persistent challenges of Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD), which have long been threats to Zambia's vital cassava crop.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with Zambia’s Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, has launched a vital emergency initiative to combat the severe impacts of the 2023-2024 El Niño-induced drought on livestock farmers. Officiated today in...

The Government of Germany, the Republic of Zambia, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) officially launched the City Region Food Systems Programme in Lusaka. This initiative aimed to reduce food loss and waste (FLW), strengthe...

The Government of Zambia presented a robust investment case for its maize, soybean, aquaculture, and honey value chains at the Hand in Hand Investment Forum, held under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome. 

This international event underscored the pivotal role of aquatic food systems in addressing pressing global challenges, such as food security, climate change, and economic resilience, while emphasizing the impact of community-driven solutions.