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Various stakeholders have continued airing out their concerns on the decision by University of Zambia UNZA management to bar Over Two Thousand Seven Hundred students from writing their exams.Opposition Socialist Party Copper belt spokesperson Joseph Kangwa has told Mafken FM Radio that the affected students should be accorded the opportunity to sit for exams.Mr. Kangwa […]
The opposition UPND has commenced a process of moving a motion in Parliament against Speaker of National Assembly, Patrick Matibini for allowing PF Secretary General, Davies Mwila to abuse parliamentary privileges for PF MPs who did not vote for the collapsed Bill Number 10 of 2019.Mr. Mwila on the 4th November, 2020, wrote an exculpatory […]
Felix Mutati has disagreed with Government’s argument that the depreciation of the Kwacha is due to the demand of the US Dollar on the Zambian market.As of Monday the 16th of November 2020 the Kwacha was trading on the Foreign Exchange Market at K20 against one US Dollar on overage, a depreciation Republican President Vice […]
The Lusaka magistrate’s court has found opposition National Democratic Congress NDC leader Chishimba kambwili with a case to answer in matter where he is alleged to have defamed President Edgar Lungu.Kambwili was put on his defense yesterday.The matter is before Principal magistrate Felix Kaoma.In this matter, kambwili is said to have accused President lungu of […]
Government awards One Million Dollars contract to a Lusaka car wash to supply vehicles to the Judiciary.The Zambian Government has awarded a little known Car Wash business based in Kabwata in Lusaka a 1 million United States dollars contract to deliver 46 brand new 4×4 vehicles to the Judiciary.Burma Car Wash which also was trading […]
The ruling PF leadership in Southern Province is shocked, but not surprised that the opposition UPND has made a huge celebration out of the collapsed Bill 10. Pf Southern Province spokesperson Trymore Mwenda says the PF in the region has regretted the fall of the Bill, because it was a Bill for the Zambian people. […]
By Anthony Chomba A survey conducted by the United Teachers Union of Zambia (UNITUZ) in Chililabombwe has shown that nearly all schools in the area are implementing cholera prevention measures. In a Telephone interview with Mafken News, UNITUZ Copperbelt Mobilization Director, Hanyinda Dubeka, shared the findings of the survey, which involved interviews with […]
By Staff Reporter Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya has denied assertions that corruption under the UPND Government is going down according to the recent Corruption Perception Index CPI which showed Zambia improving from 33 points to 36 points last year. Mr. Kafwaya says there is so many corruption incidents happening in Zambia […]
By Staff Reporter Residents of Kankoyo and Butondo Townships in Mufulira District have expressed their appreciation for the government’s cash for work program, citing significant improvements in community hygiene and sanitation. The residents spoken to, have told Mafken News that the program has resulted in cleaner streets, blocked drainage systems, and a clean environment. […]
By Fridah Chalwe Mufulira central constituency Mutundu ward councillor Tsindikai Mudemba has announced that Mukuba Secondary School which is still under construction, began recruiting Grade 10 students last year and has welcomed more pupils this year. Mr. Mudemba noted that many students travel long distances and have to find temporary housing during school […]
By Staff Reporter Mufulira Central Member of Parliament Golden Mwila says he is not shaken by the numerous number of individuals expressing interest to contest for the Mufulira Central Parliamentary seat. The Race to the 2026 general election is gaining momentum country wide but particularly in Mufulira central, over 17 candidates have expressed […]
By Anthony Chomba The National Union for Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW) is hopeful that ongoing salary negotiations with remaining mines will lead to substantial pay increases for workers. Speaking to Mafken News in an interview, NUMAW President Saul Simunjika confirmed that negotiations with Chambishi Copper Smelter and JCHX are expected to conclude in […]
By Caroline Hachambwa Community Action Against Corruption Chief executive Officer Brightone Tembo has welcomed the arrest of Chawama Member of Parliament Tasila Lungu for possession of properties suspected to be proceeds of crime. However, the organization has urged the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) to apply the same energy and motivation to pursuing corruption […]
By Anthony Chomba The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has unveiled new banknotes designed around the theme “Our Heritage,” marking a significant shift in the country’s currency system. BOZ Governor Denny Kalyalya explained that the new notes are part of a strategic move to transition from old high-denomination notes to medium-value ones. Dr. Kalyalya revealed […]
By Anthony Chomba The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) Monetary Policy Committee has increased the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 14.5 percent. BOZ governor Danny Kalyalya said the move aims to steer inflation back to the 6 to 8 percent target band and anchor inflation expectations, which have remained elevated. Addressing […]
By Staff Reporter Kantanshi Member of Parliament Anthony Mumba has bemoaned the lack of a laboratory at Ronald Ross General Hospital, the largest hospital in Mufulira district, which he says is disrupting quality health care delivery. Dr. Mumba says it is worrying that each time the ministry of health sends a contractor to […]
