LUSAKA, July 20 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Zambia's major media outlets on Saturday.

-- Zambian President Edgar Lungu has challenged the House of Chiefs, a grouping of traditional leaders, to step in and deal with conflicts that have rocked two tribes in the northwestern part of the country.

Lungu said he does not want to send police or soldiers to deal with the tribal conflict between the Lunda and Luvale people (Times of Zambia)

-- Zambian President Edgar Lungu says the government will work with local manufacturing companies to introduce mechanization among smallholder farmers to boost agriculture production.

Lungu said when he toured Saro Agro Industries, local agricultural firm, that Zambia could become food basket in southern Africa but that there was need to find ways of increasing production. (Zambia Daily Mail)

-- An organization involved in promoting standards in the education sector has backed the Zambian government plans to begin printing examination papers within the country, saying it was a progressive idea.

The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia said the move was not only going to save costs but create jobs and empower Zambians with skills. (Daily Nation) Enditem

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