Local News

By Anthony Chomba  Mines and Minerals Development permanent secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta says the attainment of the targetted 3 million tonnes of copper production per annum will improve service provision in the country. Dr. Kebeta has told Journalists in Lusaka that once achieved, there will be creation of employment, increased tax revenue and the free […]

By Respite Kaoma Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu has denied claims that, Government is using the Zambia Police Service to recover property from innocent Zambians. Mr. Mwiimbu stated that, the asset recovery in Zambia under the UPND Government is not meant for innocent individuals, but strictly for those that have stolen […]

By Respite Kaoma Expectant mothers at Ndeke Clinic in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt Province have urged fellow women to prioritize antenatal health services following recent reports of rising maternal mortality in the district.  Their call comes in response to alarming statistics revealed by Kitwe District Health Director Dr. Francis Liywali, who reported that 110 […]

By Comfort Nthala Police in Mufulira district on the Copperbelt Province have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body outside a bar in Kawama East Compound.  Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba tells Mafken News that the deceased, identified as 38-year-old Dorcas Mulenga, was found early on the morning of October 31, […]

By Fridah Chalwe Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana, has called on farmers who are on the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) to make the most of the resources provided and refrain from selling their inputs. During his visit to Mafken Radio and TV studios, Mr. Kawana highlighted that over one million […]

By Anthony Chomba Some traders within Kamwala trading area in Lusaka are living in constant fear over any possible outbreak of Cholera. Those talked by Mafken news are worried that efforts by the local authority to clean blocked drainages as well as constant collection of garbage within the market area are not up to date. […]

By Staff Reporter  Some senior members of the Movement for Democratic Change MDC have with immediate effect resigned from the party and joined the New Heritage party led by Ms. Chishala Kateka. Addressing the media, former MDC National chairperson Sam Moyo says the decision was not a light one to make but had to be […]

By staff Reporter  Beneficiaries of the Cash for Work Program in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province are demanding immediate payment from local authorities, reporting a two-month delay since completing their work. The program, recently introduced by government, aims to provide temporary employment to vulnerable individuals by offering cash wages. Each beneficiary is set to […]

By Staff Reporter Four Illegal Miners have survived a mine Accident at Luanshya Pit 6. The incident Occurred on 3rd November at 24:30 hours at Pit 6 Luanshya CLM and was reported to police by Gift Kampamba aged 37 also an illegal miner.  Kampamba reported that four illegal Small Scale Miners who were mining at […]

 By Anthony Chomba    Kamfinsa Member of Parliament Christopher Kang’ombe says adequate provision of water to some health facilities in Kitwe has been challenging owing to prolonged hours of load shedding. And Mr. Kang’ombe says over the years, Kitwe has expanded and that up to date, the town has only two water treatment plants that […]