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An unidentified man has died after he allegedly jumped from a moving Police vehicle yesterday, near Suburbs area, along the Mufulira-Kitwe road. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba has confirmed the incident to Mafken FM radio. Mr Mweemba reveals that, the deceased unfortunately met his fate when he attempted to escape from Police custody as […]
Some residents of Mufulira District on the Copperbelt have been left frustrated with the soaring prices of mealie meal. Residents spoken to by Mafken FM radio, wonder how they will be managing to fend for themselves when eating three meals in a day is already a challenge. One of the residents, Agness Chilungu, has appealed […]
Police in Lusaka have arrested Chienge Constituency Independent Member of Parliament, Given Katuta Mwelwa for assault. Ms. Katuta is detained and charged with an offence of common assault under section 287 of Zambia’s Penal Code. Ms. Katuta Mwelwa is alleged to have assaulted a times of Zambia journalist at parliament building.
Police in Lusaka have instituted investigations into an alleged assault on Photojournalist Henry Chunza by two Members of Parliament. Mr. Chunza is alleged to have been assaulted by Chiengi Member of Parliament Given Katuta and Chawama Member of Parliament Tasila Lungu. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says the alleged attack on Mr. Chunza of Times of […]
The opposition All Peoples Congress Party President, Nason Msoni says the escalating prices of mealie meal should be a source of concern for all political leaders in the country. He says the rise in prices of the staple food on the market has effectively overtaken the capacity of the overwhelming majority of the Zambian people […]
The Buy Zed Campaign has endorsed government’s proposed plan to transition from the distribution of free seeds and fertilizer under the Farmer Input Support Program (CDF) to a loan-based approach. In an interview with Mafken FM radio, Buy Zed Campaign Executive Director, Evans N’goma says the anticipated innovation has potential to provide great benefits to […]
The Chililabombwe Municipal Council on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia has demolished about 1,000 illegal structures at the Kasumbalesa boarder. The council says they will not continue watching illegalities taking centre stage in the District. Chililabombwe Town Clerk George Mulenga says the demolished structures were being built without any documentation from the local authority. Mr. […]
Two girls of Kansuwsa Township in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt have allegedly been defiled by a named police officer stationed at Kansuswa police post. The two girls, who are aged 16 and 14 years old, have explained to Mafken FM radio in an interview that they were apprehended by police for Loitering around 22:00 […]
Ministry of Information and Media Director Spokesperson, Thabo Kawana says Zambia and China continue to share warm relations and there is no acrimony between the two countries. Mr Kawana says this can be seen by the continuous engagement between the two Heads of States as they have continued to discuss and collaborate on matters […]
Government has reaffirmed its Commitment in ensuring that cooperatives in Mufulira district on the Copperbelt involved in farming will receiving farming inputs on time this farming season. Speaking during the District Cooperative Day held at Mufulira Rugby Club on July 14, 2023, District Commissioner Saboi Kabika, has assured farmers in the district that Government is […]
