Local News

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 […]

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 […]