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Some Residents of Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province have challenged Republican President Hakainde Hichilema to issue an apology to citizens over the unfulfilled promises he has been making since he was ushered into office in 2021 on Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) respectively. One of the residents, Leonard Sikanyika says the republican president […]
The Opposition Socialist party -SP- has accused the governing United Party for National development –UPND- of curtailing freedom of expression, which is therefore, impeding the fight for tribalism and hate speech. Party President Fred M’membe tells Mafken FM Radio in a statement that Zambia has struggled to eliminate tribal and racial discrimination throughout its […]
The 2021 United Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance Candidate for Mufulira Central Constituency Parliamentary seat, Reagan Kashinga has ditched the UPND Alliance to join the Socialist Party, citing the Government’s failure to address issues affecting Zambians. Speaking during a press briefing held at his residence in Kalukanya Township in Mufulira District, Mr. Kashinga has […]
The Copperbelt University (CBU) has suspended all academic activities following the death of 2 students who died in a Road Traffic Accident (RTA) metres away from the gate of the institution yesterday around 21:30 hours. Copperbelt University Student Union President Castro Mulilo confirmed the incident to Mafken FM radio stating that the deceased, who have […]
Stakeholders in the Mining sector have expressed excitement over the shortlisting of Mopani Copper Mines would-be investors. On Monday, June 19th 2023, Reuters reported that, four firms have been shortlisted in a race to buy Mopani Copper Mines, naming China’s Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, South Africa’s Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by […]
The Ministry of Health in Mufulira District has launched a door-to-door Polio Vaccination Campaign to be conducted from 19th to 25th June, 2023. District Health Director, Kambole Mphande says the Health personnel will be visiting homes, Schools, households and other places in the district to administer two drops of the polio vaccine to children under […]
Bus and taxi operators in Mufulira on the Copperbelt have disregarded government’s directive against hiking fares before consultations are concluded with all stakeholders. On Saturday the RTSA warned bus and taxi drivers with intentions of hiking fares before approval that the law will not support such acts. But in parts of the Copperbelt bus fares […]
Information and Media Development Minister Chushi Kasanda has said that funds that will be saved from the decision by the government to remove subsidies on fuel and electricity will go towards paying retirees and other needy areas. Ms. Kasanda said that currently subsidizing on fuel alone, costs the government about 67 Million United states dollars […]
The Chipata Magistrate Court has heard how a 47-years-old man allegedly defiled a minor and infected her with syphilis. And the accused, Auxensio Tembo, who is currently on police bond, pleaded not guilty to the charge of defilement. Facts given by the victim’s mother residing in Referendum compound in Chipata, are that on January 23rd […]
