Zambia: Government spends K199 million on agriculture programmes in Southern Province

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Government spends K199 million on agriculture programmes in Southern Province

The Zambian government has allocated K199 million to agriculture programmes in Southern Province. The announcement was made on June 11, 2026. The initiative aims to support agricultural development and improve livelihoods in the region.

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