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By Staff Reporter   Occupational Health and Safety Institute says it is finding it challenging to provide health services to Artisanal Miners because they operate in a disorganised manner. Institute Chief Executive Officer Martha Chakulimba says the Institute is more than willing to offer its services to artisanal miners commonly known as jerabos in order […]

By Fridah Chalwe   Residents of Kawama West in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province, have raised concerns over the increasing theft of ZESCO cables in the area.  This comes after a suspected vandal was reportedly found lifeless while attempting to steal ZESCO transformer cables.   Josephine Mwansa, a resident, has called on government to […]

By Respite Kaoma   The National Union of Public and Private Education of Zambia (NUPPEZ) on the Copperbelt province has announced new partnerships aimed at supporting teachers and improving education in the region. Speaking in an interview with Mafken news in Kitwe, NUPPEZ Copperbelt Provincial Chairperson Agent Munkombwe revealed that, the union has signed a […]

By Comfort Nthala   Despite a slight increase in water levels at Lake Kariba, ZESCO has warned that the reservoir’s usable storage remains critically low. In a statement availed to Mafken News, ZESCO spokesperson Matongo Maumbi explains that although the rising water level is a positive development, it still falls far short of what is […]

By Staff Reporter   Minister of commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has held talks with Lactalis management formally known as parmalat to appreciate the recent developments regarding Lactalis operations in Zambia. Lactalis Zambia has notified Government of its decision to close its manufacturing site by March 31st, 2025. The decision taken has been motivated […]

By Staff Reporter   Some Mufulira residents have challenged the UPND government to look for a solution to the escalating prices of commodities in the country. The residents say the prices of essential commodities in the country are so high to an extent many Zambians are failing to afford.    One of the residents who […]

  By Anthony Chomba Life is becoming unbearable for over hundred none -FISP- beneficiary farmers who are stranded in Lusaka. The said farmers coming from various parts of the country have been in the city for over twenty one days pushing payment of Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility (SAFF) loans from NATSAVE. One of the farmers […]

By Respite Kaoma Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) President Antonio Mwanza has emphasized the need for Zambia to take control of its natural resources and economy. Speaking on a radio program monitored by Mafken news, Mr. Mwanza highlighted how foreign countries have benefited from Zambia’s resources, while the country itself remains underdeveloped. Mr. Mwanza stressed […]

By Respite Kaoma Chililabombwe Constituency member of Parliament who is also the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Hon Paul Chanda Chongo Kabuswe has urged Chililabombwe residents to maintain high levels of Sanitation more especially during the rainy season so as to avoid any outbreak of waterborne diseases such as cholera in the District. The […]

  By Fridah Chalwe Minister of Health, Elijah Muchima, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming cholera cases in Lusaka. Speaking to the media, Dr. Muchima confirmed that only Nakonde has reported confirmed cholera cases. He has urged the public to rely on official updates from the Ministry of Health for accurate information on […]