Local News

By Staff Reporter Eight Gang Members of The Notorious Ba 90 Group in Ndola who have been behind the attacks on members of the public within Kaloko Compound and Jacaranda Villa in Ndola have been arrested. The arrest follows a tip off by a concerned member of the public who informed the  Police that two […]

By Staff Reporter Mining expert Charles Mulila on the Copperbelt Province has emphasized the need for the government to harmonize policies within the mining sector to eradicate corruption. Mr. Mulila has highlighted that the mining sector, as the backbone of the country’s economy, should not be compromised by corrupt practices and negotiations.    He has […]

By Staff Reporter Inspector General Of Police Graphael Musamba has warned members of the public to respect the judicial process by refraining from flocking the court premises during the court proceedings in former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s eligibility case. The IG says he is in receipt of credible intelligence that certain individuals are planning to […]

By Staff Reporter The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia ( NAQEZ) is demanding for presidential  sanctions against any government officials at the Ministry of Education  who participated in the  procurement of the condemned M.SAT. NAQEZ Executive Director Aron Chansa says it is sad to see the Ministry of Education before the Parliamentary Accounts […]

By Anthony Chomba A non-governmental organization (NGO) that seeks to provide a platform for health and drug policy reforms has expressed concerns at the increased numbers of drug users contracting HIV/AIDS. Harm Reduction Zambia Network (HRZN) executive director Desmond Sakala says the status quo is worrisome and that policy barriers in Zambia are making it […]

By Staff Reporter The Zambia Police Service has described as false public concerns regarding reports of alleged ritual activities at the High Court premises ahead of Edgar Lungu’s Eligibility Case. Police yesterday December 8, 2024, while conducting routine patrols received information that unknown individuals were reportedly bathing within the High Court premises for suspected ritual […]

By Respite Kaoma Stakeholders in the extractive sector have urged government to decentralize the issuance of mining licenses for small-scale miners to enhance accessibility and curb corruption.   Women in Extractive Industry Trade and Value Addition Chairperson, Pauline Mundia, has criticized the current system, which requires all licensing processes to be handled in Lusaka, describing it […]

Mining expert Charles Mulila has called for the enforcement of mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Zambia’s mining sector, stressing that local communities in mining towns will continue to miss out on benefits as long as CSR remains voluntary. Mulila explained that without a legal framework mandating CSR, mining companies are unlikely to prioritize development […]

By Fridah Chalwe Clinic Five in Kankoyo Constituency in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province, is grappling with a severe water shortage, which is compromising its ability to provide quality healthcare services.  Speaking in an interview with Mafken News Nurse-in-Charge Hale Manzi has made an urgent appeal to well-wishers for assistance in restoring the clinic’s […]

By Fridah Chalwe A 36-year-old woman has drowned in a drainage at Main Masala Market in Ndola District, following a heavy downpour on Thursday afternoon.     Police Copperbelt Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba tells Mafken News that the incident occurred at around 15:35 hours when the deceased, identified as Liness Mwitwa of Ndeke Township, slipped and […]