Local News

By Respite Kaoma The Community Action Against Corruption (CAAC) Chief Executive Officer, Brightone Tembo, has attributed the $3 billion in illicit financial flows identified by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to the UPND government’s alleged lack of capacity and interest in combating corruption, citing self-compromise. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr Tembo has expressed […]

By Fridah Chalwe  Mufulira District’s Kawama West Market funded by the 2023 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) at a total cost of K1.3 million has neared completion. Speaking in an interview with Mafken News Kawama west ward Councillor Enoch Kabaso explains that the market will be the first of its kind in the ward. Mr. Kabaso […]

By Respite Kaoma  Kitwe’s Ipusukilo Ward Councillor, Evan Swaba, has expressed optimism that the level one maternity wing at Ideco Clinic will be commissioned before the end of this year. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr Swaba emphasized the facility’s significance, noting that once operational, it will offer much-needed 24-hour maternity services to the […]

By Comfort Nthala  Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Mike Mposha, has issued a warning to district forest officers, stating they will face immediate dismissal if found enabling illegal timber and charcoal production.  The Minister emphasized that there would be no leniency for officers abetting such practices. Speaking at the launch of the Eastern Province […]

By Comfort Nthala  Kankoyo Member of Parliament Heartson Mabeta has announced progress on the bridge being constructed by the Zambia National Service (ZNS) in the Mindela farming block of his constituency. In an exclusive interview with Mafken News, Mr. Mabeta stated that the bridge is being funded by the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) at […]

By Staff Reporter  The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has initiated the distribution of over two million Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) across five provinces. The nets are being delivered to health facilities in Luapula, Central, Southern, Eastern and Lusaka provinces over a three-week period.  ZAMMSA Senior Manager – Corporate Communications Bradley Chingobe says […]

By Staff Reporter  A 28-year-old youth from Zimba Compound in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province, is appealing for financial support to undergo surgery for a tumour on his head that has severely impacted his life. Edward Kabaso, who has lived with the tumour since childhood, explained to Mafken News that the growth now covers […]

By Staff Reporter Technology and Science Minister Hon. Felix Mutati has launched 19 priority curriculum for the TEVET sector which are responding to the current challenge of climate change.  The priority curricula include Irrigation Systems, Solar Energy for Agriculture, Ground Water Exploration, Mapping and Drilling Operations, Farm Management and Animal Husbandry.  Hon. Mutati said the […]

By Staff Reporter  Two grade 5 pupils from Angelina Tembo Primary School have died after the school boundary wall collapsed on them. The girls, both aged 10, were about to enter the school premises when the driver of a Mercedes Benz truck Reg No AJD 7364 identified as Enock Zulu contracted to deliver roofing sheets […]

By Anthony Chomba The 10th memorial service for the late fifth Republican President Michael Sata was held at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka, drawing family members, President Hakainde Hichilema, politicians, and members of the public to honor his memory. In his address, President Hichilema reflected on Mr. Sata’s enduring legacy, urging […]