A family of 11 was left homeless after a fire destroyed their home in Bukalo on Monday.

The homeowner, Bernard Simana explained that the family was sitting under a tree in the afternoon at the time of the incident when a whirlwind passed through the area.

Maize procurement by the Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA) is progressing well in the Zambezi Region, with about 600 tonnes already purchased since the process began last week.