Local News

By Fridah Chalwe Mufulira District Patriotic Front (PF) Youth Chairman Gift Chibale has expressed frustration over the prolonged closure of the nearly completed roundabout project. Mr Chibale who is also the PF Mufulira District Media Coordinator tells Mafken News that he is concerned about heavy trucks damaging local roads while the roundabout, intended for resident […]

By Respite Kaoma Police in Ndola District on the Copperbelt Province, have arrested five alleged members of a criminal group known as the Black Dogs. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba tells Mafken News that the operation, which took place from September 30th at 23:00 hours to October 1, 2024 at 05:00 hours. Mr Mweemba […]

By Anthony Chomba Counterfeit solar accessories have flooded the Zambian market. And the Solar Industry Association of Zambia has noted the situation with sadness Association vice president Chanda Mulenga says as such, some households have witnessed accidents and in some instances resulting into death. He was speaking during the during the power 24 expo in […]

By Staff Reporter Pupils at Kasumba Primary School have been awarded with school shoes and other materials as a reinforcement to perform better. The donation has been made by Kantanshi Constituency Member of Parliament Anthony Mumba. Dr.Mumba says it is his desire to continue seeing Mufulira District record the highest marks in the province. The […]

By Anthony Chomba Confusions are boiling in the opposition United National Independent Party (UNIP) with two warring factions claiming legitimacy.   But in a sharp turn of events, the Mulenga Mwiche led faction has rubbished the expulsion accusing the United Party for National Development (UPND) government of sponsoring the confusions. Mr. Mwiche who is secretary […]

By Comfort Nthala The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced that it is currently reviewing submissions from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) regarding the pricing of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The focus of the review is to ensure that the interests of both OMCs and consumers are balanced, as the demand for LPG continues to grow […]

By Staff Reporter Energy minister Makozo Chikote has revealed that with the full operations of maamba calories and normalisation of power imports, the country will experience more stable power supply. Mr. Chikote has also announced that as of 1st October 2024, the country will have at least 3 hours of stable power supply daily for […]

By Staff Reporter Residents of Zimba Compound are expressing their frustrations regarding the poor condition of the bridge that connects the community to Nanduwa cemetery. The residents say the bridge serves as a vital link for residents visiting loved ones at the nearby cemetery but has fallen into disrepair, prompting calls for urgent attention from […]

By Comfort Nthala A resident of Kansuswa in Mufulira district on the Copperbelt Province, Henry Tayali has accused Mufulira Municipal Council of selling land he inherited from his father which according to him was originally gifted to the people of Kansuswa by Queen Elizabeth the second. According to Mr. Tayali the land, situated in Old […]

By Respite Kaoma Stakeholders on the Copperbelt have bemoaned the manner in which the old aged people are being treated in society. Today, October, 1st, 2024 Zambia joined the rest of the world in recognizing this year’s 34th International Day of Older Persons under the theme “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and […]