Local News
By Staff Reporter A Tuberculosis-TB Nurse Linda Sakala has urged patients on TB treatment to adhere to treatment plans to avoid succumbing to severe consequences and ultimately death. Speaking in an interview with Mafken News, Sister Linda observes that non-adherence to TB treatment is a key barrier and is one of the most […]
By Anthony Chomba Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia President Keegan Mwape has criticized Health Minister Elijah Muchima’s directive for public hospitals to provide medicines directly to patients, rather than issuing prescriptions. Mr. Mwape argues that this approach is unrealistic, as not all essential medications are readily available in hospitals and healthcare facilities. He has […]
By Staff Reporter Government has announced that it will extend the FISP E-Voucher Input distribution system to all corners of the country from the 74 districts where it was exercised in the last 2024 – 2025 farming season. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka yesterday, government Chief Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says government […]
By Respite Kaoma Local mine suppliers and contractors in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt yesterday staged a protest at Nkana East Cemetery against Mopani Copper Mines (MCM), accusing the company of excluding them from business opportunities and favoring Indian-owned companies. The protesters, who were initially chased away from David Mwila House where they […]
By Staff Reporter Information and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa says Cabinet has resolved and directed the ministers of community development and Justice to set up a team to revisit the laws related to child protection particularly the girl child. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka, Mr. Mweetwa says this in a view […]
By Respite Kaoma The Tonse Alliance has refused to disclose details of its “Plan B” strategy, despite mounting pressure to clarify its intentions. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Mafken news in Kitwe, Green Party President Peter Sinkamba a key member of the alliance, declined to elaborate on “Plan B”, stating that they […]
By Anthony Chomba The Non-Governmental Gender Organizations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has welcomed the proposed constitutional amendments program in Zambia, albeit certain conditions. They have urged the government to ensure the process is transparent, inclusive, and reflective of all Zambians’ aspirations. During a media briefing, NGOCC Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe emphasized the importance of […]
By Staff Reporter Mupena Primary School Headteacher Nicholas Malambo has called on the local authority to construct another classroom block at the School using the Constituency Development Fund CDF. Mr. Malambo has disclosed to Mafken News that the School has seen an increase in the number of pupils and the learning space is […]
By Staff Reporter A 35 year old woman Mwanza Naomi of Chipata compound in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt has been apprehended for unlawfully wounding her 39 year old boyfriend Felix Miyanda on his testicles. The incident occurred on March 22, 2025 at around 20 hours in Chipata Compound Kitwe. Felix sustained a […]
By staff Reporter The Opposition Citizens First Party has criticized the government’s decision to continue exporting electricity despite the severe power crisis affecting the country. Party spokesperson Dalitso Tembo argues that the government’s priority should be to address the domestic electricity shortage, which has resulted in more hours of daily load shedding. Ms. […]
