Author: Mafken FM Newsroom
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“America’s Got Talent” has crowned its newest champion. Richard Goodall, the paperboy-hat-wearing janitor from Indiana, who captivated audiences with his heartfelt audition of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” emerged as the season’s winner during Tuesday night’s finale. His audition not only went viral but also earned him Heidi Klum’s coveted Golden Buzzer. Goodall’s powerful voice beat […]
By Comfort Nthala Action for Development has called for the inclusion of critical road projects in the 2025 national budget, set to be presented this Friday. The organization’s coordinator, Joseph Simumba, emphasized the need for neglected roads, particularly the Mufulira-Mokambo road, to be prioritized and completed this year. In an exclusive interview with Mafken News, […]
By Respite Kaoma The Small-Scale Miners Association of Zambia has urged government to prioritize the safety of small-scale miners to prevent accidents in the mining sector. In an interview with Mafken News in Kitwe, Acting Association President Kelvin Tembo emphasized the need for a thorough assessment of dumpsites across the country. He noted that ensuring […]
By Staff Reporter The Pharmaceutical Society Of Zambia has reiterated its dedication to ensuring that no treatment is hindered by the unavailability of essential medicines and supplies. Society President Keegan Mwape has noted the unique position that pharmacists have to positively impact the welfare of patients from ensuring safe medication use to being at the […]
By Staff Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture has implored farmers to not only concentrate on producing crops but also embrace value addition if they are to transition into emerging and large scale farmers. Director – Agribusiness and Marketing Mwendalubi Moono Msoka says small scale farmers are key players in the value addition chain and more […]
By Staff Reporter Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has condemned the suspension of three judges from the Constitutional Court of Zambia by President Hakainde Hichilema. The former President has described the suspensions as a sign of the country’s departure from its Democratic tenants. Mr. Lungu has since challenged the law Association of Zambia to intervene […]
By Fridah Chalwe The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) has announced critical provisions of the newly enacted ZAQA Act, which regulates and maintains standards for qualifications in Zambia. The Act came into effect on August 18, 2024. During a press briefing at the ZAQA headquarters, Director General Mercy Ngoma emphasized the importance of verifying qualifications to […]
By Comfort Nthala Mufulira Central Member of Parliament Golden Mwila has expressed concerns over the transparency of the beneficiary selection process for the cash for work program in his constituency. Mr. Mwila tells Mafken News that many individuals are eager to benefit from the initiative, but the selection process appears flawed. He notes that while […]
By Anthony Chomba People’s Pact Movement secretary general Profferssor Nason Ngoma says poverty reduction must be top on government’s agenda. Profferssor Ngoma says any efforts to achieve this needs a collaborative people’s based action. Speaking in Lusaka, Profferssor Ngoma notes that the current regime must embrace peace, unity and good governance agendas. He further advised […]
By Staff Reporter Mufulira Municipal Council has handed over a Police Post to Zambia Police Service in Murundu Ward which has been constructed using the 2023 Constituency Development Fund for Kantanshi Constituency. Mufulira Town Clerk Kasonde Musongole has disclosed that the facility has been constructed at a total cost of K 1.5 million. Kantanshi Constituency […]
