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Top news items in major Zambian media outlets

Xinhua, February 7, 2017 Adjust font size:

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

--Zambian President Edgar Lungu said his administration is critically studying the African Union (AU) resolution that countries can freely withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) before taking a position on the matter.

The AU at its annual summit last month gave member states the right to exit the ICC at any point of convenience and the Zambian leader said the government will consult stakeholders before making any decision.(Times of Zambia)

--Zambia's Foreign Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba is expected in Algeria on an official visit meant to cement ties between the two countries this week.

The Zambian minister will hold talks with his Algerian counterpart to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral and economic cooperation between the two countries. (Daily Mail)

--Poultry farmers in Zambia said reports of the dumping of low-cost genetically modified chickens on the South African market by the European Union (EU) poses a risk to Zambia.

The Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) said although Zambia did not allow genetically modified products, crooked business people could be bringing such products into the country since the country has so many chain stores from South Africa. (The Mast)

--The Zambian government has urged the country's soccer governing body to ensure that it uses the grant from world soccer governing body, FIFA, to develop football and not for personal gain.

Minister Moses Mawere said the 1,250,000 U.S. dollars grant the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has received from FIFA was a lot of money which could go a long way in developing the standard of football in the country if properly utilized. (Daily Nation) Endit