New land policy by end of 2017 – Lands Minister

A new land policy aligned with the 7th National Development Plan (7NDP) will be in place before the end of the year, said Zambian Lands Minister Jean Kapata. The minister said the revised policy will enhance equitable access, sustainable utilisation and security of tenure, especially in rural communities. “We are…

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Sawmillers seek court redress to overturn export moratorium

The Zambia National Association of Sawmillers (ZNAS) is seeking a court order to overturn the timber export moratorium. In February, Lands Minister Jean Kapata imposed the ban on all timber species, including the sought-after Mukula tree. She said the move must curb illegal harvesting which leads to deforestation. Kapata said…

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