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By Staff Reporter    The people’s pact led by opposition Green party Leader Peter Sinkamba has joined the Tonse Alliance in a bid to put up a formidable force to deliver victory in 2026. Addressing the media, Mr. Sinkamba expressed optimism of retaining power in 2026 under its 2026 Presidential Cadidate Edgar Lungu citing some […]

By Staff Reporter The Opposition People’s Alliance for Change People has described as a step in the right direction the recently launched public private collaboration between ABSA and the Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC).  PAC President Andyford Mayele Banda notes that building capacity through training and opening up markets for SMEs has been the missing […]

By Staff Reporter The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned traders and service providers to comply with the provisions of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act while offering Black Friday deals, ensuring adherence to fair trading practices. CCPC Senior Public Relations Officer Florence Zaza notes that that previous Black Friday sales have been […]

By Comfort Nthala Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretary, Maambo Hamaundu, has rejected claims that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is being used as a channel for corruption.  Speaking in a phone interview on Mafken FM’s chit chat segment, Mr. Hamaundu emphasized government’s successful implementation of numerous development projects across the country, funded by […]

By Staff Reporter  Heavy rains have blown off the roofs of the Bufuke Recreation Centre in Butondo Township, in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province. Eyewitnesses have told Mafken News that the roofs were blown off the facility on Sunday afternoon due to strong winds.   Residents have called on the Disaster Management and Mitigation […]

By Staff Reporter The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has acknowledged the delay in the delivery of ambulances across the country. Out of the 156 ambulances ordered only 11 have been delivered thus far. According to the original delivery schedule, all 156 ambulances were to be delivered by the 31st of December 2024. […]

By Comfort Nthala ZESCO Limited has announced a reduction in power rationing hours to between 3 and 5 hours, following a nationwide power system disturbance on November 24, 2024.  Speaking at a joint press briefing with the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), ZESCO’s Acting Managing Director, Justine Longo, explained that from November 17 to 24, 2024, […]

By Staff Reporter Kanchibiya Member Of Parliament Sunday Chanda says the recent reports of farmers sharing agricultural inputs, particularly fertilizer, point to significant flaws in the distribution process thereby undermining the program’s objectives. Mr. Chanda notes that the reported sharing of inputs arises from discrepancies in distribution, inadequate oversight, and potential mismanagement at various stages […]

By Anthony Chomba  The Zambia Institute of Environmental Health (ZIEH) president Dr. Titus Haankonde has bemoaned that preventive health services in Zambia are underfunded. Dr. Haankonde says despite being cost effective and essential for mitigating disease outbreaks in the country, funding towards preventive health services still remains low.   Speaking during the Environmental Health Practitioners […]

By Comfort Nthala The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has criticized the recent K500 salary increment for teachers, describing it as a mockery and insufficient given the current economic challenges.   In an interview with Mafken News, NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa expressed his disappointment over the increase, which will take effect […]