Political
By Anthony Chomba The Patriotic Front (PF) is calling for the return of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to lead the country in the 2026 general elections, claiming that the Zambian people have forgiven the party. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka, PF Secretary General Raphael Nakachinda stated that Zambians have moved beyond the […]
By Respite Kaoma Copperbelt Clergy has implored Zambians not to blindly follow the opposition’s outbursts, which are driven by self-interest and a desire for power. Speaking in an interview with Mafken news in Kitwe, City Christian Centre Zambia church Reverend Victor Kalesha noted the need for politicians to play a role in providing long-term solutions […]
By Mafken Staff Reporter The New Congress Party NCP has bemoaned the shrinking of democratic space and the right to freedom of assembly being experienced under the New Dawn government. Addressing the media in Lusaka this morning, Party Leader Peter Chanda has alleged the Zambia police is not operating independently under the UPND government, a […]
Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) Leader Jackson Silavwe has accused the New Dawn administration of planning to amend the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act of 2021 under the pretext of enhancing digital protection for private citizens. In a statement to Mafken News, Mr Silavwe condemned the proposed changes as an attempt to suppress social […]
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 opposition Patriotic Front –PF- has reiterated that it is going to be the first political party to have lost Government and bounce back again in 2026. Speaking when he featured on a TV program in Lusaka , PF Vice President, Given Lubinda says it is not far-fetched when they say that the party will […]
The Opposition Socialist Party has counselled Republican President, Hakainde Hichilema and newly installed Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa that, State House is deeply anchored with gays and defenders, protectors and promoters of gay rights. Speaking in a statement made available to Mafken FM radio, Socialist party President Fred M’Membe says comments made by Mr Mweetwa […]
By Dockiso Zulu SADC Head of Electoral Observation Mission to Zimbabwe Nevers Mumba has described the comments made by Socialist Party President Fred M’Membe regarding his mission as a war of lies. In an interview with a Zimbabwean TV station, Dr M’Membe said Dr Mumba and his Committee were mischievous in their conduct while in […]
By Kalonje Mumba The opposition Citizens First (CF) Party has reiterated that the two years during which the Governing United Party for National Development – UPND – has been in power have brought nothing but misery to the country. Speaking when he featured on a radio programme in Lusaka, CF President Harry Kalaba says the […]
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has suspended its North Western Provincial Youth Chairman, Bruce Kanema, for six months for alleged misconduct. In a Letter of Suspension made available to Mafken FM radio, addressed to Mr. Kanema and signed by UPND North Western Provincial Chairman, Stafford Mulusa, stated that the Youth Chairman had been […]
