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By Staff Reporter The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced a $56.7 million allocation for the rehabilitation of Mokambo Road, set to be financed through a public-private partnership (PPP). Speaking on behalf of the Minster of Housing and Urban Development Charles Milupi Acting Permanent Secretary Doreen Matambo emphasized that the concessionaire for the […]
By Anthony Chomba The European Union has challenged civil society organizations in Zambia to hold government accountable by ensuring that the voices of citizens are heard. EU Head of Cooperation in Zambia, Claudio Bacigalupi, emphasized that civil society groups in the country must work tirelessly to uphold and respect human rights. Mr. Bacigalupi was […]
By Respite Kaoma A 26 Year Old woman of Ipusukilo Township in Kitwe district, is reported to have been raped by one male person she can identify if seen. This incident occurred yesterday, November, 12, 2024 between 15: 00 hours and 16: 00 hours in Riverside area. According to the victim identified as Precious Kapya, […]
By Staff Reporter Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has warned Mining firms against engaging in irresponsible mining activities that disregard environmental sustainability and the health of the people in the communities they operate in. The ministers remarks follows the discovery that Avocado mining limited in Kalulushi district on the Copperbelt was discharging fumes […]
By Fridah Chalwe Advocacy on Human Development Project Coordinator, Chris Mweemba, was today put to rest at Chatulinga Cemetery in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province, following his passing on November 10, 2024, at Ronald Ross General Hospital. In a moving tribute, Mr. Mweemba’s daughter, Luyando, described her father as a remarkable man with […]
By Respite Kaoma Graves at Chingola Cemetery in Kitwe District on the Copperbelt are reported to have sank due to the heavy downpour the district has been experiencing of late. Speaking in an interview with Mafken news, a concerned resident Mark Kaira has lamented over the current situation at the graveyard. Mr. Kaira says […]
By Respite Kaoma Kitwe City Council has expressed concern following an incident on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in which fire brigade personnel were attacked while responding to a fire emergency in Mindolo. In an interview with Mafken News, Kitwe City Council Public Relations Manager Mwaka Nakweti explained that the fire brigade received a distress call […]
By Anthony Chomba The Foundation of Blind People in Zambia executive director Peter Mweeene says there is need for government to take account of the number of disabled people in the country. Mr. Mweeene says doing so, will make it easier for the state to provide meaningful and life sustaining opportunities for the physically challenged. […]
By Anthony Chomba A Lusaka-based clergy has advised former Republican President Edgar Lungu to withdraw from active politics and assume the role of a statesman. Rev. Nelson Muhango, overseer of Bumper Harvest Church Ministries, has expressed concern that some individuals close to the former president are reportedly encouraging him to remain politically active, a move […]
By Comfort Nthala Government has disbursed K500 million to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to settle outstanding payments to farmers who sold their maize to the Agency through various depots nationwide. FRA Public Relations Coordinator, John Chipandwe, confirmed the transfer to Mafken News, stating that the funds have been sent to banks across the country […]
