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By Staff Reporter Police has formally charged the driver of the Shacman truck involved in the road traffic accident that occurred on December 31, 2024 at Green Leaf area, approximately 25 kilometers south of KapiriMposhi along the Great North Road that claimed the life of renowned artist Dandy Krazy along side 4 others. The driver, […]
Wesley Chibambo, widely known as Dandy Crazy, has passed away from injuries sustained in a road traffic accident. Renowned for his distinctive music style and significant impact on Zambia’s entertainment industry, the artist was pronounced dead at 01:42 hours this morning. The tragic accident occurred on New Year’s Eve along the Great North Road between […]
By Respite Kaoma United Party for National Development (UPND), Deputy Information Publicity Secretary Godfrey Kamangu, for has come out in defence of his party’s stance on the recent by-elections held across the country. Speaking in an interview with Mafken news, Mr. Kamangu addressed concerns raised by opposition parties, including the Socialist Party, which have […]
By Staff Reporter Ministry Of information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says contrary to assertions that the corruption fight under the UPND is targeting a select few, government does not target anyone as it implements a corruption policy which means that it targets individuals that are corrupt only. Speaking on Mafken FM’s […]
By Staff Reporter Zambia Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has cautioned the Tonse Alliance against engaging in violence following their resolution that future aggression by UPND cadres during campaigns will be met with an equal and proportionate reaction. Mr. Hamoonga has warned that no individual is above the law and any attempts by political players […]
By Staff Reporter A Mufulira based farmer Peter Kumwenda has urged government to consider investing more in the Farmers Support Program-FISP next year – 2025. Mr. Kumwenda says the number of beneficiaries of the program is too law as compared to the number of farmers that want to benefit and contribute to the country’s […]
By Staff Reporter The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has revised the pump price of petrol upward by 1 kwacha per litre from 33 kwacha 67 ngwee per litre to 34 Kwacha 67 ngwee per litre. Chairperson of the ERB Board of Directors James Banda says the prices of diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 have […]
By Comfort Nthala Police in Kitwe District have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of two pigs, valued at K9,500, from a farm in the Misaka B farming block, Kamfinsa area. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer, Peacewell Mweemba, confirmed to Mafken News that the theft occurred between 21:00 hours on December 21st and […]
By Respite Kaoma The Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) has condemned Kagem Mining Limited’s decision to suspend operations, citing concerns over the company’s true motives. In an interview with Mafken News, ESMAZ President Victor Kalesha expressed skepticism about Kagem’s claim that the suspension is due to an oversupply of emeralds […]
By Respite Kaoma Community Action Against Corruption (CAAC) has expressed disappointment with the UPND Government’s lack of progress on Asset Declaration and the enactment of the Lifestyle Audit Bill. In a statement, CAAC Chief Executive Director Brightone Tembo argued that the government’s inaction demonstrates a lack of commitment to accountability, transparency, and genuine corruption […]
