Top news items in major Zambia media outlets

The following are news highlights in Zambia's major media outlets on Thursday.

-- The Zambian government is reviewing a law on the mining and handling of uranium following its discovery in the southern part of the country.

A Canadian firm recently announced that it has discovered uranium in Siavonga district and was expected to start mining the mineral once prices on the international market stabilize. (Times of Zambia)

-- An influential social and economy lobby has said Zambia's economic performance was showing positive signs.

The Jesuit Center for Theological Reflections (JCTR) however said what was needed was the implementation of the government's economic growth policies that were being promulgated. (Daily Nation)

-- There is need to act against social and cultural barriers that negate the fight against HIV/AID.

Panos Institute Southern Africa, a regional information and communication for development organization, said there were still social and cultural factors that undermined people's abilities to prevent HIV transmission. (The Mast)

-- Zambia is expected to receive increased rainfall over the weekend, with flash floods in some areas, the country's meteorological body has said.

Zambia Meteorological Department acting director Joseph Kanyanga said flash floods are expected in flash floods are expected in some areas as the rain season intensified and has warned residents to be careful.

According to him, five provinces have so far received most rainfall in the past week, adding that the trend was expected to continue. (Zambia Daily Mail) Endit