Local News
Page: 27
By Staff Reporter Vice President Mutale Nalumango has refuted the perception that the judiciary under the United Party For National Development UPND lacks autonomy. Mrs. Nalumango says these perceptions stem from the fact that the judges are appointed by the president but was quick to mention that even if that is the fact, the judges […]
By Comfort Nthala Police on the Copperbelt Province in Masaiti district have arrested a 42-year-old man from Katandala village for the alleged murder of his 32-year-old wife. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewel Mweemba tells Mafken News that the incident occurred between September 17th, 2024, at 18:00 hours and September 18th, 2024, at 11:00 hours. Brief […]
By Staff Reporter The Electoral Commission of Zambia recognises that there are other provisions in the Constitution and the Electoral Process Act that need to be addressed in order to ensure the smooth implementation of the electoral process. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says Campaign Period Section 2 of the Electoral Process Act defines campaign period […]
By Comfort Nthala National Democratic Congress (NDC) president Saboi Imboela has accused three opposition leaders—Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo, Green Party leader Peter Sinkamba, and Christian Democratic Party president Danny Pule—of engaging in what she describes as childish politics within the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA). Speaking in an interview with Mafken News […]
By Staff Reporter Minister of local government and housing Garry Nkombo has revealed that most councils are unable to do road markings and patch up potholes within their localities due to budget constraints. Mr. Nkombo however says the delay and failure to implement pothole patching is largely due to the fact most local authorities are […]
By Staff Reporter Government has commenced the construction of the Buteko Clinic in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province, with an investment of 1.9 million kwacha sourced from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). And speaking in an exclusive interview with Mafken News, Kantanshi Member of Parliament Anthony Mumba has lauded the progress in the construction […]
By Ruth Banda Government has called for collective efforts from all stakeholders to address the ongoing drought crisis and ensure preparedness for a potential cholera outbreak. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. George Sinyangwe represented by Director-Public Health and Research Dr. Bushimbwa Tambatamba has revealed that government has taken steps to responding to drought situation […]
By Ruth Banda Government has renamed Longacres Mall to KK Mall in a tribute to Zambia’s first Republican President, Kenneth Kaunda. Speaking at the renaming ceremony in Lusaka, President Hakainde Hichilema who was represented by Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba, urged citizens to view the renaming as a call to action, encouraging Zambians to uphold […]
By Fridah Chalwe Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has announced the need for $248 million in investment to implement its strategic business plan aimed at recapitalizing the company. During a media briefing in Lusaka today, ZRL Board Chairperson Emmanuel Hachipuka highlighted that the company is currently operating at a loss due to significant operational challenges that […]
By Anthony Chomba Labour commissioner Givens Muntengwa says acts of sexual abuse within works places must not go unpunished. Mr. Muntengwa has also stated that cases of assault on workers by employers must be immediately reported to his office for action. Mr. Muntengwa has told Mafken News in Lusaka that his office has started interfacing […]
