LUSAKA, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Zambia's major media outlets on Wednesday.
-- Zambia says it was keen to support initiatives that promote peace in the region to ensure revenue from natural resources were used to better people's lives instead of fueling conflicts.
Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, when officially opening the 13th Meeting of the Audit Committee of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGRL), said that the Mineral Certification Mechanism developed by member states would contribute to peace and security in the Great Lakes Region. (Times of Zambia)
-- Three house workers have pleaded guilty to one count of stealing clothes and beer belonging to Zambia's former First Lady Christine Kaseba-Sata.
The three house workers pleaded guilty to having stolen seven blouses, a dress and one pack of Heineken beer when they appeared in court after the former first lady dragged them to court in a case that has raised eyebrows. (Daily Nation) Enditem
