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By Anthony Chomba & Comfort Nthala Political activist Dante Saunders has urged Zambians to support President Hakainde Hichilema’s call for constitutional reform, describing it as a crucial opportunity to address long-standing issues. Mr. Saunders, in an interview with Mafken News in Lusaka criticized those opposing Hichilema’s efforts, stating that they are unfairly attacking a well-intentioned […]
By Respite Kaoma The opposition Economic Front-EF National Spokesperson Humphrey Kabwe has resigned from the party with immediate effect. Mr. Kabwe’s decision follows the recent public announcement made during a media briefing in Lusaka, by-EF- party President Winter Kabimba, who stated that he had joined the UPND Alliance, with a mandate to help them intensify […]
By Staff Reporter Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for bringing the mining sector on the Copperbelt back to life. Addressing the media in Ndola this morning, Mr. Matambo noted that President Hakainde Hichilema has a spirit of reviving and resurrecting sectors that were left dead by the previous regime. Mr. Matambo […]
By Anthony Chomba The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says all is set for the local government by elections for Zimba and Mwansabombwe districts. And stakeholders who included political parties have witnessed the verification process of the ballots in Lusaka. ECZ Public Relations manager Patricia Luhanga however expressed worry that only one political partybwas present […]
By Comfort Nthala The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Ndola has cautioned the Ndola City Council, urging them to be mindful of government and the ruling party when making decisions. UPND Ndola District Spokesperson David Zimba tells Mafken News that the council has been acting independently, accusing them of forcefully removing vendors from […]
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 […]
