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By Respite Kaoma   United Party For National Development UPND Spokesperson Cephas Chisange has ridiculed the Tonse Alliance’s decision to adopt former President Edgar Lungu as their candidate for the 2026 general elections, despite a court ruling declaring him ineligible to contest. Speaking in an interview with Mafken news, Mr. Chisange described the Tonse Alliance’s […]

By Anthony Chomba   The ministry of Education has announced the disbursement of free education grants to all public schools in the country. Yesterday, the National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) expressed concerns that the the funds have not yet been disbursed to all schools.    But Ministry of Education Assistant Director, Head […]

By Anthony Chomba   The United Truck Drivers and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (UTDAWUZ) is venturing into farming to contribute to the country’s food basket and alleviate hunger. According to the union President Givers Moonga, the initiative aims to mitigate the high cost of living, particularly for staple food like maize, by growing it […]

By Staff Reporter   The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ)  is worried that Government has not yet disbursed free education grants to all public schools in the country hours even as schools open for Term One 2025 today.  NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa says the failure to effect school grant disbursement in […]

By Staff Reporter   Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia – ESMAZ has called for the abolishment of the re-introduced 15 percent export tax on Gemstones. Zambia has re-introduced a 15 percent export duty on Gemstones, through a statutory instrument dated 30th December, 2024, which came into effect on 1st January, 2025, revoking […]

By Respite Kaoma   The Timber Producers Association of Zambia (TPAZ) has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfill his campaign pledge to lift the Mukula timber ban, citing challenges faced by industry players. TPAZ President Charles Masange told Mafken News that members of the association have struggled with delays in obtaining concession licenses and […]

By Comfort Nthala   Lusaka lawyer Celestine Mukandila has criticized the statement attributed to Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis, claiming it poses a threat to national security.  Speaking recently at a Political Party Liaison Committee meeting in Petauke, Mrs. Zaloumis expressed concerns about candidates who resign or withdraw after being nominated, describing […]

By Fridah Chalwe   Democratic Progressive Party DPP President, Antonio Mwanza, has called on government to cancel all existing export contracts related to power sales to other countries.   In a phone interview on the Mafken Fm express Chitchat Review, Mr. Mwanza criticized the handling of the Kariba Dam by ZESCO.    He pointed out […]

By Morgan Chomba   Recent heavy rains in Lusaka’s Kabanana area have left several families stranded, with many losing their homes and expressing fears of a potential cholera outbreak.   Blocked drainage systems have caused severe flooding, posing significant health risks to the affected residents. Elizabeth Mutonga and Emelda Kawambayi, residents of the area, have […]

By Anthony Chomba   A Social Justice Advocate Nonde Sikazwe has observed that the human rights of drug users in Zambia are not respected.   Mr. Nonde says in most cases, law enforcers are seen abusing drug users with impunity. Speaking during a Drug Sensitization meeting in Lusaka, Mr. Nonde called for action to end […]