It’s time to enact and implement climate - focused legislation. By Raphael Banda October 3rd 2024. The climate change effects have continued to cause shocks on several economies of developing countries in sub-Sahara Africa and beyond with Zambia not being exception. Momentarily, officials say 87 of Zambia’s 116 districts have been hit hard by the drought caused by the prolonged dry spell in the previous rainy season. Sectors such as Agriculture and Energy, among others, have suffered severe shocks. To cushion this, government and other like-minded organisations such as the UN, AU and the EU among others have joined hands in putting various strategies in place such as cash for work, relief food and other social incentives to the most affected. In as much as we appreciate these efforts, it’s time to " Take urgent action" to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy" as stipulated by the United ...