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Government has dispelled rumours that it will phase out the Farmer Input Support Programme -FISP. Minister of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo says what government wants to do is to improve the FISP system and not do away with it. Mr Mtolo discloses that this year, about 1,024,434 farmers will benefit under the FISP program. He notes […]
The Ministry of Education is undertaking a curriculum reform to produce the needed human capital. Education Minister, Douglas Syakalima says a good curriculum is important in facilitating life-long learning competencies. Mr Syakalima said this when he officially opened the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization International Bureau of Education (UNESCO-IBE) capacity building workshop on […]
A 38-year-old man of Mukolwe area in Ndola District on the Copperbelt has been charged with bestiality after being found having Canal Knowledge of a She-goat. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba, confirms to Mafken FM Radio that the suspect has been identified as Mwape Mwabela of Mukolwe Area. Mr. Mweemba explains that around […]
Goods worth over Seventy Thousand Kwacha (K70,000) have been burnt to ashes after fire swept through two stores at Butondo Market in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt province. The affected stores include a bar and a butchery, both of which suffered extensive damage in the blaze. The cause of the fire remains unknown, however, the […]
The Drug Enforcement Commission has arrested Abdul Nurra believed to be the main supplier of heroin in Lusaka’s notorious Chibolya compound. Nurra, a Tanzanian national also known as Mbiya Kayombo is a key player in Zambia of an organised trafficking network spanning east and southern Africa. In a statement availed to Mafken FM Radio, DEC […]
Baptist Convention of Zambia -BCZ- Vice President Martin Lufunda has welcomed the move by parliament to reject the reintroduction of the Ministry of National Guidance and Religious Affairs. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Mafken FM radio, Rev. Lufunda notes that the ministry was dormant and did not serve any purpose for the Church mother […]
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 […]
