Local News

By Haggai Sinkolongo (NAIS) Ministry of Agriculture on the Copperbelt Province has assured farmers in province that farming inputs under Farmer input support program FISP are available. Copperbelt Provincial Agricultural Coordinator officer Sekanayo Ng’ambi says government has engaged national suppliers who are supplying all the agro-dealers at uniform prices across the board. Speaking during agriculture […]

By Staff Reporter Opposition Zambia Must Prosper ZMP Leader Kelvin Fube Bwalya has called on seed companies to produce genuine seeds to ensure that Zambia remains food secure. Mr. Bwalya says there is need for seed companies to produce quality seed that can be used even in the next planting season, as opposed to the […]

By Anthony Chomba The Civil Society organisations Alliance has questioned the increase in the allocation of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in the 2025 proposed National Budget. Finance and Nation Planning Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musotwane announced the upward adjustment of CDF to a tune of K36.1 per constituency. While appreciating the adjustment, Alliance Consultant Kalunga Sampa […]

By Respite Kaoma Zambia National Association for Saw Millers Secretary General Derrick Chilatu, has expressed concerns over the current economic climate and persistent load shedding, which he describes as a “double punch” to the timber sector. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr. Chilatu highlighted that ongoing power outages are severely disrupting saw mill operations, […]

By Staff Reporter  Mufulira Member Of parliament Golden Mwila has bemoaned the continued unresolved issues currently being experienced at Mopani Copper Mines. Mr. Mwila has cited among them the non-payment of suppliers and contractors, the low wages being paid to the workers amid crazy working hours and allowances such as overtime still remain unpaid. Speaking […]

By Staff Reporter  Mufulira Central Constituency’s Chachacha Ward Councillor Danny Lumasa has announced that road maintenance projects are now 70% complete and are being funded by the Constituency Development Fund at a total cost of K650,000. Mr Lumasa emphasized the positive impact the project has had on local transportation and accessibility for residents. And Ward […]

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 […]