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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 […]

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 […]