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Alfonso Kasongo is an award-winning journalist based in Lusaka, Zambia, with over six years of experience across various media platforms, including print, online, and television. With a keen interest in environmental issues, climate change, science, particularly biotechnology, and agroecology, Kasongo's reporting often explores the intersection of traditional beliefs and modern scientific advancements in Central and Southern Africa.His passion for journalism is matched by his professional skills

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January 02, 2023

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GOVT IMPLORES AUTOMOBILE PRODUCERS TO INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT ZAMBIA'S TRANSITION TO EMV

February 28, 2025

GOVT IMPLORES AUTOMOBILE PRODUCERS TO INVEST IN INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT TRANSITION TO EMV ….as Volkswagen launches showroom at cfao mobility in Lusaka photo for illustration By Alfonso Kasongo LUSAKA - In an effort to improve the penetration of electric vehicles in Zambia to reduce carbon emission ,government has implored the automobile manufacturing industry to invest in infrastructure that support the electric automobiles as the country plans to transition to the new automobile innovation. However ,Zambia’s shift to electric automobile remains slow as a result of inadequate infrastructure such as charging ports among other challenges. Speaking at the launch of Volkswagen (VW) showroom in Lusaka, Country’s transport and communication minister Frank Tayali says adequate infrastructure and trained workforce is key in enhancing country’s transition to electric vehicles. The minister added “the country is at a pivotal moment in motor vehicle industry …and as government ,recog...

AICCRA ZAMBIA ROLLS OUT SECOND INNOVATIVE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

March 13, 2025

AICCRA ZAMBIA ROLLS OUT SECOND INNOVATIVE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM .... .targeting seven small and medium agribusinesses to scale up CSA innovations and information to thousands small scale farmers. By Alfonso Kasongo AICCRA ZAMBIA has rolled out a second innovative grant cohort with the aim to promote climate smart agriculture in Zambia through climate innovations and information services. In an effort to strengthen partnerships, AICCRA Zambia has selected and awarded th ree small and medium agribusinesses, representing seven enterprises with grants for climate smart agriculture initiatives. Dubbed AICCRA Zambia Agribusiness SME Accelerator Second Cohort,this innovative grant aims to financially energize agribusinesses so as to enhance the scaling up of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) innovations and climate information services (CIS) among the vulnerable communities in central and Luapula provinces among others. This will not only empower sm...

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October 21, 2024

SOLAR ENERGY REMAINS FEASIBLE FOR ZAMBIA ...as the country stands to benefit about $2.5 billion from the 800MW solar energy plant -Renewable Energy Expert. Prof. Prem Jain, expert in renewable energy and environment, also a lecturer at UNZA By Alfonso Kasongo Solar energy remains key and feasible for drought prone Zambia as the hydro-power dependent southern African nation stands to earn an estimated $2.5 billion in 25 years through the successful installation of the 800MW solar power plant compared to coal energy, a renewable energy and environmental expert has revealed. Professor Prem Jain, an expert in renewable energy and environment, also a lecturer at the University of Zambia in his research, says Zambia can absorb more than 800MW of solar power on her national grid, however, warning that the continued over use of the Kariba dam, country's biggest hydro power generation vessel makes the country more vulnerable to climate shocks. Speaking during a science cafe on ...