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By Staff Reporter  A man of Kaloko compound in Ndola district on the Copperbelt identified as Lackson Chewe has been arrested for unlawfully wounding his young brother over a K1000. The incident occurred on October 16,2024 around 13:50 hours and was reported to Police by Elijah Chewe the young brother to Lackson and victim in […]

By Anthony Chomba  Chililabombwe Mayor Lucky Sichone has expressed concerns at the indiscriminate dumping of waste disposal by residents along the key international road in town. Mr. Sichone says the practice is rampant and that the local authority is currently sensitising residents to throw waste in designated areas. He has told Mafken News in Lusaka […]

By Anthony Chomba  Deputy Secretary for the National Day Of Prayers Committee Bishop Bilion Kalumbinga has commended government on its decision to evacuate Chishimba Kambwili. Bishop Kalumbinga says the move clearly shows a spirit of reconciliation on the part of republican president Hakainde Hichilema. He has told Mafken News in Lusaka that president Hakainde Hichilema […]

By Staff Reporter  Minister of home affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwimbu says government will root out the bad eggs from the Zambia Police service that are tainting the image of the service. Mr. Mwimbu says the police service is a calling and those who have not been called should not use it as a […]

By Fridah Chalwe Mufulira residents have expressed concern over the bad state of toilets at the District Commissioner’s office, Magistrate Court, and Local Court in the Central Business District – CBD. Thompson Chimbala, a concerned resident, says the toilets at Government facilities should be an example of cleanliness in the district but their deplorable state […]

By Anthony Chomba Zambia joined the global community in commemorating World Food Day, under the theme “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.”  The day serves as a reminder of the critical role that access to healthy, nutritious food plays in ensuring the well-being of individuals and the development of our […]

By Staff Reporter  Dakota stores in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt is facing charges in a case of copyright infringement involving the sell and marketing of counterfeit Mufulira wanderers replica jerseys. The matter was reported to Police on 15 October 2024 at 14:30 hours by Mufulira wanderers Chief Executive Officer-CEO Clement Nyirenda. Brief facts of […]

By Staff Reporter Kantanshi Member Of parliament Anthony Mumba has raised concern over the non-commissioning of projects especially projects involving water that have been completed and yet still remain un-commissioned. Mr. Mumba has also raised worry over the water problems that Mufulira district is facing especially owing to the shortcomings of the local water utility […]

By Staff Reporter  Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) says the recent remarks made by President Hakainde Hichilema during his meeting with traditional leaders in Monze, in which the he indicated that chiefs would be consulted to recommend candidates for public sector positions so as to rectify historical employment imbalances is unwarranted. TIZ Executive Director Maurice Nyambe […]

By Staff Reporter  The Czech Republic says it will be investing three million euros per year in various sectors of Zambia from 2024 upto 2030. Czech Ambassador to Zambia Pavel Prochazka says Zambia has been prioritized in the European country’s Development Cooperation.  Mr. Prochazka says the Czech Republic is investing in education, health, nutrition and […]