PUMA ENERGY ZAMBIA TO PROTECT SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH BE ROAD SAFE AFRICA PROGRAM 

By Daily News Reporter 

PUMA ENERGY ZAMBIA PLC launched a second Be Road Safe Africa program in partnership with international Road safety AMEND .

This partnership aims to improve road safety among school going children across zambia.

Speaking during the launch of the Be Road Safe Africa program, Puma Energy Zambia PLC General Manager Zwelithini Mlotshwa stated that this is a life saving step to protect the children and empower community with the knowledge and resources to make the difference in Zambia.

Mr Zwelithini also stated that this is a African initiative to improve the lives of the children in all the provinces of this country.

And Ministry of Transport and Logistics Permanent Secretary Mr Fredrick Mwalusaka stated that the ministry is committed to safeguard road users by strengthening enforcement of traffic laws and regulations through Road Traffic Safety Agency.

He further said that through such initiatives in partnering with stakeholders like Puma Energy Zambia it will ensure that behavioral change among Motorists is implemented.

Meanwhile AMEND Senior Program Officer Ramadhani Nyanza also added that engaging with educational tools is to reinforce critical Road safety lessons and by ensuring active participation from children through activities of road safety programs.

And through this program 7297 students in 5 primary schools are participating in the 2nd Puma Energy Be Road Safe Africa program.

It also reached to over 13,990 students across to five high traffic risk zone schools.

And according to World Health Organization shows that Road traffic injuries are the leading  causes of death among the children and young adults aged 10 to 19years Globally.

In 2024  the zambia Police reported that 19,180 road traffic accidents in Lusaka contributing to the national total of 35,731 accidents with 1,804 resulting in fatalities and 2,199 deaths. This is due to excessive speed, misjudging clearance distance and disobeying traffic rules.

And for children under 16 there 1310 casualties out of which 201 were deaths.

MUHANGA URGES ZAMBIANS TO INVEST IN THE TOURISM SECTOR

By Daily News Reporter 

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism has called on Zambians to take advantage of the vast opportunities available in the country’s tourism sector and actively invest to support its growth and sustainability.

Speaking during an interview on the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) programme Chintobentobe a local Zambian language program the Ministry of Tourism Permanent Secretary Mr Evans Muhanga emphasized that the tourism industry remains a critical pillar of Zambia’s economic diversification agenda, with immense potential for job creation, income generation and community development.

He urged the citizens to seize opportunities in areas such as hospitality, tour operations, eco-tourism, cultural tourism and related value chains, noting that domestic investment will not only boost national revenue but also promote ownership and pride in Zambia’s natural and cultural heritage.

“Tourism is one of Zambia’s most promising sectors. For it to thrive, we need more Zambians to participate as investors and partners" said Muhanga.

He also said that government has continued to create a favorable policy environment and incentives to ensure the sector grows inclusively and sustainably.

Mr Muhanga reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with both local and international stakeholders in enhancing tourism infrastructure, marketing Zambia’s unique attractions and fostering innovation to make the sector competitive on the global stage.