Local News

By Comfort Nthala Political activist in the Diaspora Charles Kakula has accused Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu, of undermining the role of Interpol in the arrest of fugitive Petauke Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Jay Banda. Recently during a press briefing on Wednesday, Mr Mwiimbu revealed that Banda was arrested earlier this […]

By Comfort Nthala Mufulira Mayor Tanaeli Kamanga has clarified that while the Mufulira roundabout may appear complete, additional safety measures are still required before it can be fully operational.  In an exclusive interview with Mafken News, Mr. Kamanga explained that a recent risk assessment revealed key safety concerns that need addressing. He emphasized the importance […]

By Staff Reporter Bus drivers at Lusaka’s intercity bus terminus have boycotted as a way of challenging the decision by the Road transport and Safety Agency RTSA to suspend Juldan motorways operating Licence. Last week, RTSA suspended Juldan’s licence following conclusive investigations into the crash involving a South Africa Juldan bound bus on the 15th […]

By Respite Kaoma The Zambia Police Service Inspector General, Graphel Musamba, has confirmed the arrest of Petauke MP Emmanuel Jay Banda in Harare, Zimbabwe.   In a statement issued to Mafken News, Mr Musamba revealed that on November 19, 2024, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Harare Deputy Officer in Charge, Timothy Chimutanga, informed the Lusaka office […]

By Anthony Chomba Government through the ministry of finance and National planning is in the process of unlocking the payments of debt owed to the University of Zambia Lecturers. This development has been announced by Labour Minister Brenda Tambatama during the University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union (UNZALARU) 7th Quadrennial Conference in Lusaka.   […]

By Respite Kaoma Kitwe City Council has taken decisive action to close and suspend operations at G&G Bakery, located on Jumbo Drive in Riverside, following a series of inspections that revealed gross violations of Public Health and Safety Standards. KCC Public Relations Manager Mwaka Nakweti says an initial inspection conducted on 8 October 2024 uncovered […]

By Staff Reporter Three male juveniles of Twalima area along Kitwe Mufulira road have been arrested for defiling a 13 year old girl juvenile of Luongo area in Garnerton. The incident occurred on 15 November 2024 around 21 hours and was reported to police by the Victims sister.    The three boys have been identified […]

By Staff Reporter & Comfort A mental health Activist Francis Chipalo has called on Government to ensure that men’s mental health is given priority owing to the fact that issues affecting men and the boy child are rarely given much attention. Mr. Chipalo notes that statistically, reports indicate that more males have committed suicide in […]

By Staff Reporter  The Mufulira Roundabout on the Copperbelt Province remains closed despite a directive from Provincial Minister Elisha Matambo to have the Round about opened by 17th Novermber, 2024. Mufulira residents have for a long time lamented over the delays by the local authority to open the roundabout stating that the diverted traffic into […]

By Comfort Nthala Police in Ndola District on the Copperbelt Province, have arrested a woman suspected of abducting a one-year-four-months-old child in Twapia. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba confirmed the arrest to Mafken News, identifying the suspect as Rebecca Nayame.   According to Mr. Mweemba, the suspect allegedly took the child, identified as Jacqueline […]