Top news items in major Zambian media outlets

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

-- The Zambian government is optimistic of stability in mining sector operations following the boost in copper prices on the international market.

Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Christopher Yaluma said that the boost in the base metal prices had opened the window for increased production in Africa's second largest copper producer.(Times of Zambia)

-- Former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba's wife has died after battling cancer.

Regina Chiluba died at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, the country's capital where she had been hospitalized for a week, her son Mando confirmed. (Zambia Daily Mail)

-- A first-ever Civil Society Organizations directory has been launched in Zambia by a local think-tank.

Skillsshare Consultancy Services managing director Charles Mushitu said the aim of the directory was to give stakeholders details of the organizations as well as equip organizations with necessary skills to effectively contribute to the positive growth of their businesses.(Daily Nation)

-- The Zambia Under-20 national soccer team started the Africa Cup Junior tournament with a 1-0 win over Guinea.

The Junior Chipolopolo scored the all-importance goal through Australia-based striker Patson Daka in the 47th minute in their opening Group A match at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, the country's capital. (Zambia Daily Mail) Endit