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By Staff Reporter  Acting Health Minister Elias Mubanga says government is revising certain policies to address challenges in the health sector, such as the National drug policy of 1999 and the whole health sector supply chain. Mr. Mubanga notes that certain policies are outdated hence the need to realign them with current trends in the […]

By Respite Kaoma Political activist Tenson Manzi has expressed support for former Sixth Republican President, Edgar Lungu, urging him to remain confident in his ongoing eligibility case before the Constitutional Court.  In an interview with Mafken News, Mr Manzi also raised concerns regarding the recent removal of three Constitutional judges, particularly given that the ruling […]

By Comfort Nthala  Action for Development has called for the inclusion of critical road projects in the 2025 national budget, set to be presented this Friday.  The organization’s coordinator, Joseph Simumba, emphasized the need for neglected roads, particularly the Mufulira-Mokambo road, to be prioritized and completed this year. In an exclusive interview with Mafken News, […]

By Respite Kaoma The Small-Scale Miners Association of Zambia has urged government to prioritize the safety of small-scale miners to prevent accidents in the mining sector. In an interview with Mafken News in Kitwe, Acting Association President Kelvin Tembo emphasized the need for a thorough assessment of dumpsites across the country. He noted that ensuring […]

By Staff Reporter  The Pharmaceutical Society Of Zambia has reiterated its dedication to ensuring that no treatment is hindered by the unavailability of essential medicines and supplies. Society President Keegan Mwape has noted the unique position that pharmacists have to positively impact the welfare of patients from ensuring safe medication use to being at the […]

By Staff Reporter  The Ministry of Agriculture has implored farmers to not only concentrate on producing crops but also embrace value addition if they are to transition into emerging and large scale farmers.  Director – Agribusiness and Marketing Mwendalubi Moono Msoka says small scale farmers are key players in the value addition chain and more […]

By Staff Reporter  Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has condemned the suspension of three judges from the Constitutional Court of Zambia by President Hakainde Hichilema. The former President has described the suspensions as a sign of the country’s departure from its Democratic tenants. Mr. Lungu has since challenged the law Association of Zambia to intervene […]

By Fridah Chalwe  The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) has announced critical provisions of the newly enacted ZAQA Act, which regulates and maintains standards for qualifications in Zambia. The Act came into effect on August 18, 2024. During a press briefing at the ZAQA headquarters, Director General Mercy Ngoma emphasized the importance of verifying qualifications to […]

By Comfort Nthala  Mufulira Central Member of Parliament Golden Mwila has expressed concerns over the transparency of the beneficiary selection process for the cash for work program in his constituency. Mr. Mwila tells Mafken News that many individuals are eager to benefit from the initiative, but the selection process appears flawed. He notes that while […]

By Anthony Chomba People’s Pact Movement secretary general Profferssor Nason Ngoma says poverty reduction must be top on government’s agenda. Profferssor Ngoma says any efforts to achieve this needs a collaborative people’s based action. Speaking in Lusaka, Profferssor Ngoma notes that the current regime must embrace peace, unity and good governance agendas. He further advised […]