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By Staff Reporter   Management at Luanshya Copper Mines on the Copperbelt Province says it is losing lots of money in its fight against illegal mining. Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Mine Robert Kamanga has told Mafken News that illegal mining has become rampant and it’s disturbing the operations at the mine.    Mr. […]

By Fridah Chalwe   The National Park and Wildlife Authorities in Mufulira have initiated a search for a crocodile at the Butondo Bridge Known as Mufulira River, in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt province following reports of an attack on a man three days ago.  Wildlife police officer Principal Oscar Kapeta confirmed the presence of […]

By Fridah Chalwe   As the District Mufulira celebrates the looming opening of new mines, a concerned resident Stanley Mbetela has appealed to government to ensure that mining companies prioritize employing the locals once the mines are operational. Mr. Mbetela says the investment in the district will not have value if the locals remain unemployed. […]

By Fridah Chalwe   A concerned resident of Mufulira  Henry Kamalata, has urged the public to stay away from the Butondo Bridge, also known as Mufulira River, following a recent crocodile attack. This incident, which involved a man in his early twenties, is not the first of its kind in the area. The victim was […]

By Anthony Chomba Over 20 Patriotic Front (PF) Members of Parliament have acknowledged the Constitutional Court ruling to bar former republican president Edgar Lungu to recontest the 2026 and future elections. The Members of Parliament have unanimously stated that the decision aligns with the demands of the constitution of Zambia.   And presenting the notes […]

By Respite Kaoma   Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga has lamented the tendency of politics overshadowing professionalism in various fields, including marketing. Speaking during at the Zambia Institute of Marketing conference in Kitwe, Mr. Chipoka noted that marketers, as professionals, have a critical role to play in driving economic growth and development. […]

By Staff Reporter   Five people have been confirmed dead by police after a mining accident occurred yesterday, at the Ivungu Copper Mine in Mumbwa District which also left several injured.  Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says preliminary investigations revealed that nine individuals had entered the pit at Ivungu Copper Mine at approximately 07:00 hours and […]

By Respite Kaoma    Climate-smart agriculture expert, Dr. Oliver Bulaya,  has issued a critical warning to farmers regarding the need for heightened awareness and proactive management of fall armyworm infestations. His call to action follows a field monitoring visit in Kapiri Mposhi, where he observed the devastating effects these pests are having on local crops. […]

By Respite Kaoma   The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has shed light on the mechanisms that determine fuel prices in Zambia.    According to ERB Director of Corporate and Consumer Affairs, Mwiika Malindima, fuel prices are influenced by two key factors which is the price of fuel on the international market and fluctuations in the […]

Chief government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa, has welcomed the decision by the courts to bar former republican president Edgar Lungu from contesting the 2026 and future elections. Mr. Mweetwa has told a media briefing in Lusaka that government respects the decision as it has put to rest a heated National debate which he said has consumed […]