Author: Mafken FM Newsroom

By Anthony Chomba    The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Monetary Policy Committee has increased the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 14.5 percent. BOZ governor Danny Kalyalya said the move aims to steer inflation back to the 6 to 8 percent target band and anchor inflation expectations, which have remained elevated.   Addressing […]

By Staff Reporter    Kantanshi Member of Parliament Anthony Mumba has bemoaned the lack of a laboratory at Ronald Ross General Hospital, the largest hospital in Mufulira district, which he says is disrupting quality health care delivery.   Dr. Mumba says it is worrying that each time the ministry of health sends a contractor to […]

By Staff Reporter    Residents of Zimba Compound in Mufulira District have called on the government to open the newly constructed maternity annex at Luansobe clinic.   The residents have wondered why the facility has not been opened when all works have been completed. One of the residents, Brenda Kamfwa says expectant mothers have continued […]

By Staff Reporter    The United Mines Workers Union of Zambia – UMUZ has warned mining companies against easing up on Mines Safety Regulations which is that is resulting in the loss of lives for miners.     Union President Wisdom Ngwira says some mining companies are taking advantage of the government’s flexibility towards the […]

By Respite Kaoma   Kitwe District Commissioner Lawrence Mwanza has denied allegations of inmate beatings at Kamfinsa Correctional Facility, labelling them as misleading and politically motivated.    In a statement to Mafken news, Mr. Mwanza says the government has prioritized prison reforms under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership, focusing on enhancing inmate welfare. He noted that […]

By Staff Reporter    United Kwacha Alliance UKA member Saboi Imboela says the Petauke victory by the Tonse alliance is a win for the opposition too because the UPND has been constantly wining by elections which is somewhat worrying for the country’s democracy. Speaking on Mafken FM’s Xpress Chit chat Program, Ms. Imboela who is […]

By Anthony Chomba   Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has urged government to strengthen the office of the auditor general in order improve issues of public financial management in the country.   TIZ executive director Morris Nyambe says the office of the auditor general also needs to be independent for it to carry out its mandate […]

By Staff Reporter   Heavy rains being experienced in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province have continued destroying houses with the current being in Murundu ward.   Murundu Ward Development Committee Chairperson Darlington Kahilu has expressed disappointment that government has not paid attention to the situation in Murundu where families are seeking for aid, despite […]

By Fridah Chalwe   ZESCO Limited has announced that it remains committed to supplying power for seven hours each day after securing an additional power imports.   ZESCO board Chairman, Vickson Ncube has acknowledged that ZESCO occasionally faces challenges when importing power, which can sometimes result in temporary reductions in supply.  Mr. Ncube has however […]