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By Anthony Chomba  The Opposition United National Independent Party (UNIP) Mulenga Mwiche led faction has threatened to report the ruling UPND government to the African Union and SADC for interfering in its internal affairs. The party recently accused the UPND government of sponsoring its internal wrangles which also resulted into the suspension of 27 senior […]

By Staff Reporter  Civil Society Organisations in the environment space have observed that the 2025 national budget, despite having commendable initiatives, falls short in crucial areas that determine the country’s stance on economic recovery and resilience. Addressing journalists in Lusaka, Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary Bishop Emmanuel Chikoya said the reductions in […]

By Staff Reporter  The Zambia Army has expressed worry about the incident that took place yesterday, October 5, 2024, in Mufulira district on the Copperbelt involving a Section of Army Recruits based at Taung Up Barracks. Reports indicate that three of the Zambia army recruits were attacked by a group of taxi drivers in the […]

By Staff Reporter  The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has expressed concern on the developments surrounding the suspension of three Constitutional Court judges by President Hakainde Hichilema. FODEP Executive Director Elijah Rubvuta said while the President acted within the law upon receiving the report and recommendations of the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) regarding the judges’ […]

By Staff Reporter Teachers in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt province yesterday joined the rest of the country in commemorating the World Teachers day under the theme “Valuing Teachers Voices towards a New Social Contract for Education” which was commemorated on the 4th of October this year as opposed to the annual date 5th October. […]

By Comfort Nthala A 44-year-old man from Chumameno area in Masaiti District on the Copperbelt Province, identified as Mumba Tom, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba confirmed to Mafken News that the incident occurred on 2nd October 2024, around 18:00 hours, in the same area. Brief […]

By Comfort Nthala Three suspects have been arrested in connection with multiple incidents of infrastructure vandalism targeting ZESCO in Mufulira District.  The suspects, identified as Charles “Dayo” Mwewa, Luwis Kiyebo, and Miguel Mwila Mwanjimbo, were apprehended on September 23, 2024, following a thorough investigation led by ZESCO’s Ndola Security team since July. ZESCO Spokesperson Matongo […]

By Respite Kaoma Some small scale miners at Green Mountain in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt in the early hours of today, ran berserk and protested the alleged denying them of access to the mining pit. The miners blocked the road along Kandabwe St. Anthony area in Kitwe. Mafken news team visited the scene and […]

By Respite Kaoma Political Activist Bill Kapinga has reprimanded opposition political leaders who have continued to criticize the UPND Administration over the current power crisis the country is faced with Mr. Kapinga tells Mafken news that, it is unfortunate that opposition leaders wants to gain political mileage over the drought that affected the nation which […]

By Staff Reporter  President Hakainde Hichilema says digitisation plays a critical role in the acceleration of economic and social development. The president says there is need for the African population to grow the economy so as to take care of the larger population of the country who are the youths. The president acknowledges that Zambia […]