Local News

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 […]

By Respite Kaoma   Patriotic Front-PF-MPika Constituency Member of Parliament Robert Kapianga has praised the people of Petauke Central Constituency for voting for the Tonse Alliance candidate.   Mr. Kapyanga described this move as a demonstration of their appreciation for the efforts of the fugitive lawmaker Emmanuel Jay Banda. Mr. Kapyanga says the dedication to […]

By Respite Kaoma   Copperbelt Deputy Information and Publicity Secretary Godfrey Kamangu has congratulated the Tonse Alliance on what he described as unexpected win in the Petauke Central Parliamentary by election, which was previously held by fugitive Lawmaker Emmanuel Jay Banda. Speaking in an interview with Mafken news, Mr. Kamangu acknowledged that the UPND’s loss […]

By Morgan Chomba   Some Drivers at Lusaka’s Kulimatower bus station are calling on the local authority to clear blocked drainages that are causing floods in the area.  Despite the challenges, the drivers are relieved that a water suction pump has been installed, which has greatly improved the situation.   Peter Musonda, one of the […]

By Caroline Hachambwa    FIAN International Zambia Country Coordinator Vladimir Chilinya has noted with concerns over the generations of mining in Zambia that have not resulted in significant benefits for the people, households, and communities living in mineral-rich areas. Mr. Chilinya has highlighted the human rights violations committed by mining companies which include land grabbing, […]