Local News

By Fridah Chalwe   Traders at Buteko Market in Mufulira District on The Copperbelt Province have called upon Mufulira Municipal Council to open up the shops at the trading area that have remained closed since the market was handed over to them eight months ago. Speaking to Mafken News, trader Theresa Mulenga expressed concern that […]

By Staff Reporter   A 24 year old man Vinamu Kuyela of Twapia Township in Ndola district on the Copperbelt is on the ran after sexually abusing his 2 year 2 months old step daughter.  Copperbelt police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba says the Incident occurred on December 21 between 21 hours and 23 hours and […]

By Respite Kaoma    Beneficiaries of the drought fund and social cash transfer in Kwacha’s Ipusukilo ward in Kitwe District on the Copperbelt have accused their Community Welfare Assistance Committee-CWAC- Chairperson Jacob Chimanga of soliciting K800 from them.  The beneficiaries claim they are being forced to part with a portion of their funds, and some […]

By Anthony Chomba   The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has extended the “Cooling-Off” period for broadcasting stations by another three months.  IBA Board Chairperson Chikosola Chuula made the announcement in Lusaka during the end-of-year briefing. Mr Chuula said the extension follows a comprehensive survey conducted by the authority, examining the effects of ongoing load shedding […]

By Anthony Chomba   Chawama Law Maker Tasila Lungu is on the country’s’ most wanted list. The Drug Enforcement Commission -DEC-  has made the announcement publicly in Lusaka.   DEC Director General Nason Banda says the agency is tired and anxiously waiting for Ms Lungu to appear and answer some questions. Speaking at the end […]

By Anthony Chomba   The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called on government and other stakeholders to take immediate action to address gender disparities and promote women’s involvement in Zambia’s social, economic, and political sectors. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka, NGOCC Board Chairperson, Beauty Katebe, reflected on the progress made in […]

By Haggai Sinkolongo (NAIS)   Over one thousand two hundred hectares of maize field in Kalulushi district have been affected by the fall army worm. The affected maize fields belong to over five thousand farmers from the 12 agricultural camps in the district.   District Agricultural Coordinator Davies Kaboboto says the district has so far […]

By Comfort Nthala   The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has cautioned taxpayers to adhere to the 2024 end-of-year tax deadline, stressing the importance of settling all outstanding tax returns and payments before or by 31st December, 2024.  In a statement availed to Mafken News by ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala explained that failure to […]

By Respite Kaoma   Some residents of Kitwe district on the Copperbelt Province have raised concerns over reports of corruption surrounding the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), fearing it is reportedly undermining the fund’s intended purpose of benefiting local communities. Speaking to Mafken News, several beneficiaries voiced their frustrations, urging authorities to enhance transparency and accountability […]

By Anthony Chomba   The Ministry of Education has announced that the Grade 7 and Grade 9 examination results for 2024 have shown a notable increase in pass rates. Announcing the results in Lusaka, Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima revealed that three hundred fifty thousand one hundred sixteen out of four hundred ninety-one thousand seven […]