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A Baby has died on the spot after a minibus carrying close to 40 Seventh Day Adventist members from a church camp overturned and fell into Mwambeshi Stream in Kitwe – Copperbelt, this morning. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba says the accident happened when the bus was being driven from the northern towards the […]
The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia says there is a 90 thousand deficit of housing units for teachers in the ministry of education. PROTUZ General Secretary Kangwa Musenga there is need to come up with a strategy to change the status quo as the current scenario provides for teachers to have standard accommodation. Mr. Musenga […]
Political activist Tenson Manzi has refuted claims that Zambia lacks a strong and credible opposition. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr. Manzi argued that the notion of a weak opposition is a narrative created by the government, which he alleges is intolerant towards opposition groups. He emphasized that this portrayal does not reflect the […]
The Society Business Park, located along Cairo Road in Lusaka, has been declared unsafe for occupancy. The National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has announced the immediate closure of the building and indicated that it may face demolition after further consultations. NAPSA Board Chairperson Shipango Muteto revealed during a media briefing in Lusaka that the closure […]
Lufwanyama District resident Bowas Mukenge has clarified that contrary to earlier reports, his house was not set on fire by a Chinese national. The incident, which resulted in the loss of K50, 000 in cash and household goods valued at K25, 000, was initially reported to the police by Meckson Kikoko on August 14, 2024. […]
Two trucks loaded with copper cathodes were found abandoned along the Chingola-Chililabombwe road near Hippo Pool area, with their cargo missing. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba tells Mafken News that the incident is believed to have occurred between August 22nd 2024 at 17:00 hours and August 23rd 2024 at 07:00 hours. Mr Mweemba explains […]
Zambia Institute of Environmental Health (ZIEH), President Titus Haakonde and a specialist in environmental health and toxicology, has raised concerns about the dangers of aflatoxin contamination in mealie meal. In an interview on Mafken TV’s Copper Breakfast show, Dr. Haakonde emphasized that contaminated mealie meal can pose severe health risks to both infants and adults. […]
15th April,2024. Mr.Rainford kalaba remains hospitalised at the University Teaching Hospital -Adult, where he continues to receive medical care. As of the latest update, Mr.Kalaba’s condition shows significant improvement,with doctors noting a positive response to treatment.He is currently in a stable condition,which is encouraging news for his recovery. Medical professionals at the hospital are diligently […]
Media Network on Child Rights and Development –MNCRD- has applauded media houses that empowered children to effectively participate in their news and programming on their radio and television stations during this year’s International Day Of Children’s Broadcasting –ICDB. Speaking in a statement availed to Mafken FM radio, MNCRD Executive Director, Henry Kabwe explains that this […]
By Dockiso Zulu A mining start-up backed by Billionaires, Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos says it has found a vast copper deposit in Zambia, offering a potential boost to the west’s efforts to cut its reliance on China for metals that are vital to decarbonise everything from cars to power transmission systems. KoBold Metals says […]
