Local News
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By Staff Reporter In a bid to supplement to government efforts, former aspiring candidate for Mufulira Central Constituency Elija Biyete has empowered Marketeers in David Lunda Ward with capital to add to their businesses. In addition to the fund the Mr.Biyete has also given the Marketeers ten boxes of tomatoes costing at K 500 each. […]
By Comfort Nthala Multiple Community Budget Groups in Mufulira District ON THE Copperbelt Province have gathered for a training workshop on budget tracking and social accountability. The workshop organized by the Non-Governmental Gender Organizations Coordinating Council (NGOCC), Zambia Council for Social Development, OXFAM and the European Union. The workshop aims to equip local residents with […]
By Anthony Chomba The Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol has revealed that over sixty percent of adolescents in Zambia have tried illicit alcohol before the age of 17. Coalition Chairperson Mariam Sidibe says as such, many of the youths in communities have become addicted thereby robbing them of their future potential. She was speaking during the […]
By Staff Reporter Acting Health Minister Elias Mubanga says government is revising certain policies to address challenges in the health sector, such as the National drug policy of 1999 and the whole health sector supply chain. Mr. Mubanga notes that certain policies are outdated hence the need to realign them with current trends in the […]
By Respite Kaoma Political activist Tenson Manzi has expressed support for former Sixth Republican President, Edgar Lungu, urging him to remain confident in his ongoing eligibility case before the Constitutional Court. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr Manzi also raised concerns regarding the recent removal of three Constitutional judges, particularly given that the ruling […]
By Comfort Nthala Action for Development has called for the inclusion of critical road projects in the 2025 national budget, set to be presented this Friday. The organization’s coordinator, Joseph Simumba, emphasized the need for neglected roads, particularly the Mufulira-Mokambo road, to be prioritized and completed this year. In an exclusive interview with Mafken News, […]
By Respite Kaoma The Small-Scale Miners Association of Zambia has urged government to prioritize the safety of small-scale miners to prevent accidents in the mining sector. In an interview with Mafken News in Kitwe, Acting Association President Kelvin Tembo emphasized the need for a thorough assessment of dumpsites across the country. He noted that ensuring […]
By Staff Reporter The Pharmaceutical Society Of Zambia has reiterated its dedication to ensuring that no treatment is hindered by the unavailability of essential medicines and supplies. Society President Keegan Mwape has noted the unique position that pharmacists have to positively impact the welfare of patients from ensuring safe medication use to being at the […]
By Staff Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture has implored farmers to not only concentrate on producing crops but also embrace value addition if they are to transition into emerging and large scale farmers. Director – Agribusiness and Marketing Mwendalubi Moono Msoka says small scale farmers are key players in the value addition chain and more […]
By Staff Reporter Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has condemned the suspension of three judges from the Constitutional Court of Zambia by President Hakainde Hichilema. The former President has described the suspensions as a sign of the country’s departure from its Democratic tenants. Mr. Lungu has since challenged the law Association of Zambia to intervene […]
