Author: Mafken FM Newsroom
By Staff Reporter People’s Alliance for Change-PAC Leader Andyford Banda says the recent contamination of water resources on the Copperbelt province exposes the ongoing challenges of environmental pollution and lack of effective law enforcement. Government has suspended operations at Sino Leach Metal Zambia limited company in Chambishi, Copperbelt Province, after it discharged acidic […]
By Respite Kaoma Government says it has revised the medium and scale entrepreneurship and the cooperative policies. Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Elias Mulenga has also stated that the process to amend the existing business laws are underway. And Twenty-four thousand women and some youths in Lusaka are hearmarked to benefit […]
By Respite Kaoma The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has welcomed the appointment of Dr. Kelvin Mambwe as the new Permanent Secretary responsible for educational services in the Ministry of Education. NAQEZ Executive Director, Dr. Aaron Chansa, cautioned Dr. Mambwe against personalizing the Ministry and national matters, instead emphasizing the […]
By Morgan Chomba A 23-year-old man living with a disability in Lusaka’s Kalikiliki compound is appealing for a wheelchair to improve his mobility. Joshua Simutanda told Mafken News that he struggles with movement, making daily tasks difficult. He was unable to pursue his education beyond Grade 6 but remains hopeful about continuing if […]
By Anthony Chomba The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has commended the government for its progressive policies in education. Speaking at a conference attended by Catholic school leaders in Lusaka, Reverend Bishop Patrick Chisanga of Mansa Diocese who is also Bishop Director for Catholic Education and Culture, praised the government for its […]
By Staff Reporter The family of 13-year-old Bukata Bunda, who was accidentally shot in the leg by police in Kantanshi Township, Mufulira, on Sunday, February 22, 2025, says her condition remains critical and requires urgent government intervention. Bukata’s father, Clifford Kunda, has expressed disappointment over the lack of response from government officials, stating that […]
By Anthony Chomba A survey conducted by the United Teachers Union of Zambia (UNITUZ) in Chililabombwe has shown that nearly all schools in the area are implementing cholera prevention measures. In a Telephone interview with Mafken News, UNITUZ Copperbelt Mobilization Director, Hanyinda Dubeka, shared the findings of the survey, which involved interviews with […]
By Staff Reporter Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya has denied assertions that corruption under the UPND Government is going down according to the recent Corruption Perception Index CPI which showed Zambia improving from 33 points to 36 points last year. Mr. Kafwaya says there is so many corruption incidents happening in Zambia […]
By Staff Reporter Residents of Kankoyo and Butondo Townships in Mufulira District have expressed their appreciation for the government’s cash for work program, citing significant improvements in community hygiene and sanitation. The residents spoken to, have told Mafken News that the program has resulted in cleaner streets, blocked drainage systems, and a clean environment. […]
By Fridah Chalwe Mufulira central constituency Mutundu ward councillor Tsindikai Mudemba has announced that Mukuba Secondary School which is still under construction, began recruiting Grade 10 students last year and has welcomed more pupils this year. Mr. Mudemba noted that many students travel long distances and have to find temporary housing during school […]
