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By Comfort Nthala A clearing agent from Ndola, identified as 33 year old Alexander Mulilwa Zulu, has been fined Ten Thousand Kwacha or face nine months in prison for his role in a smuggling operation. Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala, tells Mafken News that Zulu appeared before the Ndola Subordinate Court, […]
By Anthony Chomba Finance and National planning minister Situmbeko Musotwane has unveiled the 2025 National Budget. And government has proposed to spend K217.1 billion in the year 2025 The national budged has seen an increase in the Constituency Development Fund ( CDF) to a tune of K36.1 million per constituency. Dr. Musokotwane has however warned […]
By Staff Reporter A Non-Governmental Organization, Action for Development is calling on mining companies to implement entrepreneurship programs to equip miners with the skills and knowledge necessary to sustain themselves post-retirement. Organisation Coordinator Joseph Simumba, has noted that many miners spend the majority of their working hours underground, limiting their exposure to other potential sources […]
By Respite Kaoma Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Paul Kabuswe, has commended government for its ongoing efforts to improve road infrastructure in the Copperbelt Province. Speaking in Kitwe, Mr. Kabuswe highlighted the importance of quality roads in achieving the government’s ambitious target of producing 30 million tonnes of copper by 2030. He noted that […]
A medical doctor of house number 3103A Ndeke Village in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt has committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest. The deceased has been identified as George Chansa Mukupa a Doctor by profession believed to have been working at kitwe Teaching hospital. The incident is believed to have occurred between yesterday […]
By Respite Kaoma Three members of the same family have died in an inferno in Kitwe’s Nkana East Area at house number 157 Eagle Street. The incident happened yesterday while 4 people were sleeping in the house that included, husband, wife, daughter and granddaughter. Copperbelt Police Chief Peacewell Mweemba tells Mafken News that in the […]
By Respite Kaoma Opposition Democratic National Party (DNP) Leader Sydney Chiyaba has accused certain political parties of acting as surrogates, forming alliances primarily to support their financiers. Speaking in an interview with Mafken news, Mr. Chiyaba says this is the major reason his party cannot be part of any alliances. He has charged that what […]
By Staff Reporter Minister of local government and Rural Development Garry Nkombo says the country has adequate laws that speak to indiscriminate waste disposal. Mr. Nkombo says one of the reasons to the increase in indiscriminate waste disposal can be attributed to the trend that was fashionable under the previous regime, where people opted to […]
By Fridah Chalwe Mufulira Town Clerk, Kasonde Musongole has addressed concerns regarding the recent addition of 12 beneficiaries to the previously selected 17 for the Cash for Work program in all the wards. Speaking during a full Council meeting, Ms. Musongole disclosed that the added 12 to the already selected beneficiaries were those that were […]
By Staff Reporter & Comfort Nthala The Medical For Quality Healthcare Zambia-MQHZ has called on Government to allocate 15 percent of the National budget to the health sector. Organisation Executive Director Dr. Quince Mwabu says as Zambia prepares to present the 2025 national budget, it must bear in mind that the nation’s future depends on […]
