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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 […]

By Anthony Chomba The government has challenged Environmental Health Practitioners to play a significant role in promoting food safety across the country. Local Government Minister Garry Nkombo, represented by Permanent Secretary Maambo Hamaundu at the Zambia Institute of Environmental Health Annual General Meeting in Lusaka, urged practitioners to ensure that food available to the public […]

By Staff Reporter  Opposition Patriotic Front PF Secretary General Raphael Nakachinda has urged its party members to remain united and mobilise ahead of the 2026 general elections. Mr. Nakachinda has cautioned the PF members to avoid being tricked by the UPND into leaving the party and causing division amongst party members.   Addressing the Media, […]

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 Staff Reporter The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia – NAQEZ has backed the announcement by the Minister of Education to the effect that his Government will rely on the old data base for recruiting new teachers in 2024 .   NAQEZ Executive Director Dr. Aaron Chansa says apart from removing the cost […]