LUSAKA, June 22 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Zambia's major media outlets on Saturday.
-- Zambian President Edgar Lungu has called for enhanced cooperation with Slovenia in the areas of energy and agricultural processing.
In a congratulatory message to his Slovenia counterpart, Borut Pahor, on that country's national day, the Zambian leader said cooperation in the two sectors could help foster closer bilateral relations. (Times of Zambia)
-- Zambian Vice-President Inonge Wina said calls by stakeholders to have lifestyle audits of senior government officials are unjustified because the officials declare their assets before taking office.
The Zambian vice-president said it is impossible to take such an exercise unless all the people in the country are subjected to it. (Daily Nation)
-- The Zambian government has urged the private sector in the country to take advantage of regional trading blocs to help grow the economy.
Minister of Commerce Trade and Industry Christopher Yaluma said the regional and global trade opportunities, if properly utilized, could go a long way in improving the country's economy. (Zambia Daily Mail) Enditem
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