Local News
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By Mafken Staff Reporter Care for Nature Zambia has called on the forestry department on the Copperbelt Province to seek sustainable solutions to combat the surge in tree cutting driven by prolonged load shedding across the country. Executive Director Kearns Nsama tells Mafken News that the ongoing power shortages have escalated the demand for charcoal, […]
By Comfort Nthala The United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has condemned the extended detention of three youth activists for over 12 days since their arrest. The activists identified as Jason Mwanza, Chanda Chikwanka and Thomas Zulu were reportedly arrested on August 28, 2024, at the Freedom Statue in Lusaka. UKA has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of […]
By Mafken Staff Reporter Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda has noted that many households, especially in rural and peri-urban areas, are unable to afford the high upfront costs associated with solar energy installation. While, Mr. Chanda acknowledges Government’s strides towards improving access to electricity, he has observed that over 60 percent of Zambia’s population […]
By Mafken Staff Reporter Former Mufulira District Mayor Andrew Msiska is saddened that almost all Children’s play parks in the district have been allocated as residential and business plots. Mr. Msiska says it is saddening to see that Children will have nowhere to play from in the near future because all play parks are being […]
By Mafken Staff Reporter The Zambia Police Women Network and Nkwazi Women club in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province have donated assorted items to Chibolya Old Peoples Home. Chairperson of Women’s group Chief Inspector Kona, has told Mafken News that the groups are targeting vulnerable citizens across the country that are in need of […]
By Mafken Staff Reporter The Ministry of Health has released K1. 2 million kwacha for the connection of solar energy at the New Gwembe District Hospital in Southern Province. Technology and Science Minister Hon. Felix Mutati says he has been briefed by his Health counterpart Elijah Muchima that the money has been released to ensure […]
By Respite Kaoma Residents of Luangwa in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt have bemoaned the erratic water supply in the area. Earlier this week, Water Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu toured some ongoing works at Nkana Water infrastructure projects in Bulangililo, Nkana East, and Mukuba Natwange to appreciate the water supply situation in the […]
By Anthony Choomba The Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) has announced plans to build over 60,000 housing units for teachers across the country toaddress the severe housing shortage faced by teaching staff. BETUZ Director of Public and International Relations, Obby Chisala, stated that the project will prioritize teachers in rural areas, where the […]
By Respite Kaoma The Luanshya Fisenge Road is expected to be open to motorists by the end of October, according to the Local Authority. Luanshya District Mayor Charles Mulenga shared that the road works, managed by AVIC Construction Company, have progressed to sixty percent completion. Mr. Mulenga revealed that the contractor is currently laying […]
By Comfort Nthala A 35-year-old woman of Mpatamato Township in Luanshya District on the Copperbelt Province, identified as Lunar Kalaba, has died after allegedly being beaten by her 45-year-old husband, Mwika Chilaisha, following an altercation at the couples bar known as Paka Dry. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba tells Mafken News that the incident […]
