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By Staff Reporter First Quantum Minerals Limited has reached an agreement with the National Union of Miners and Allied Workers to increase its employee’s salaries at Kansanshi and Kalumbila Mines by 15 percent for the period 2025 to 2026. The agreement was officially signed by representatives from FQM and union leaders today in Lusaka.   […]

By Staff Reporter Kwacha Constituency Member of Parliament Charles Mulenga has bemoaned the accommodation crises at Kitwe’s Copperbelt University CBU saying it has reached alarming levels. Mr. Mulenga notes that majority students are being accommodated outside the university posing a high risk of them being attacked by thugs as they walk back to their boarding […]

By Respite Kaoma Vision Zambia Initiative has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for his commitment to amending the Zambian Constitution, citing its importance in enhancing women’s participation in governance.   Speaking to Mafken News, the organization’s Executive Director, Namutula Sindila, highlighted that addressing constitutional lapses could create opportunities for greater inclusion of women in decision-making roles.     […]

By Anthony Chomba Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo Phiri has called for concerted efforts aimed at overcoming child hunger and malnutrition. Mr. Phiri said the government wants to increase funding for children’s feeding programs throughout the country in order to end hunger among children.   The minister was speaking in Lusaka during the launch of the […]

By Staff Reporter Kanchibiya Member Of Parliament Sunday Chanda has called for urgent action to address the Zambia Postal Services (ZAMPOST) liquidity crisis. Mr. Chanda tells Mafken News that ZAMPOST is vital to the country’s communication infrastructure and economic development, and its collapse would have far-reaching consequences.   He has since called on Government to […]

By Staff Reporter    Residents of Mupambe Township in Mufulira District are living in fear of a looming outbreak of waterborne diseases due to blocked sewer lines. The residents have told Mafken News that the situation of sewer blockages has become worse following the onset of the rains and if not attended to, the township […]

By Staff Reporter    The people’s pact led by opposition Green party Leader Peter Sinkamba has joined the Tonse Alliance in a bid to put up a formidable force to deliver victory in 2026. Addressing the media, Mr. Sinkamba expressed optimism of retaining power in 2026 under its 2026 Presidential Cadidate Edgar Lungu citing some […]

By Staff Reporter The Opposition People’s Alliance for Change People has described as a step in the right direction the recently launched public private collaboration between ABSA and the Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC).  PAC President Andyford Mayele Banda notes that building capacity through training and opening up markets for SMEs has been the missing […]

By Staff Reporter The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned traders and service providers to comply with the provisions of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act while offering Black Friday deals, ensuring adherence to fair trading practices. CCPC Senior Public Relations Officer Florence Zaza notes that that previous Black Friday sales have been […]

By Comfort Nthala Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary, Maambo Hamaundu, has rejected claims that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is being used as a channel for corruption.  Speaking in a phone interview on Mafken FM’s chit chat segment, Mr. Hamaundu emphasized government’s successful implementation of numerous development projects across the country, funded by […]