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By Anthony Chomba Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) secretary general Chileshe Kapwepwe says there is need to raise cancer awareness in the country. Ms Kapwepwe says many people are usually not aware about the prevention and treatment of the disease hence the need for sensitisation. She was speaking during celebrations to mark […]
By Staff Reporter The Zambia Police Service in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province marked Humanitarian Day by organizing a cleanup at Kansuswa Cemetery. Speaking during the clean-up exercise District Commanding Officer Patrick Muti emphasized that this initiative is part of a long-term program aimed at enhancing the community’s environment. And Mufulira Municipal Council’s Director […]
By Anthony Chomba Chieftainess Muwezwa of the Ila speaking people in itezhi itezhi District has called on government authorities to deploy enough security ahead of the fish barn. The fish barn comes into effect on 1st December 2024. Chieftainess Muwezwa has told journalists in Lusaka that in most cases the fish barn is just on […]
By Staff Reporter Opposition Golden Party Of Zambia GPZ president Jackson Silavwe has charged that President Hakainde Hichilema has for the past 3 years purposefully ignored corruption in his own Government and amongst senior UPND officials. Mr. Silavwe has cited civil service appointments to promotions, awarding of contracts, paying local contractors, procurement of goods and […]
By Respite Kaoma Opposition Citizens First Party President Harry Kalaba has condemned what he describes as the ongoing abuse of authority under Republican President Hakainde Hichilema’s rule. Mr. Kalaba has cited the continued detention of political opponents without being charged, stating that it is a clear demonstration of the extreme rule under which the country […]
By Staff Reporter The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) has awarded student loans to 3,537 first-year students at Copperbelt University for the 2024/2025 academic year. HELSB Manager Corporate Communications and Customer Services Chiselwa Kawanda says the number of applicants considered per province was based on the ratio of eligible applicants from each province […]
By Comfort Nthala A farmer in Mufulira District has expressed frustration over delayed payments from the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) for maize supplied in July. Mwila Muleya claims he has yet to receive payment, despite the FRA’s recent announcement of over 3 billion Kwacha disbursed to farmers. The FRA assured farmers that payments are being […]
By Staff Reporter The United Mines Workers Union of Zambia – UMUZ has called on the government to quickly find a way of incorporating illegal miners on the Copperbelt Province as a way of ending illegal mining in the province. UMUZ President Wisdom Ngwira says the only way government will end illegal mining in the […]
By Respite Kaoma Opposition Citizens First Party President Harry Kalaba has condemned what he calls the ongoing abuse of governance under President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration. In a statement to Mafken News, Mr. Kalaba highlighted the continued detention of political opponents without formal charges, describing it as a clear indication of an oppressive regime. He expressed […]
By Staff Reporter Fuel supply in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province, has returned to normal after a two-day shortage that left filling stations dry. A spot check by Mafken News found that filling stations were operating smoothly, with no queues reported and motorists able to access fuel without any difficulties. The shortage followed protests […]
