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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 Ruth Banda Government has renamed Longacres Mall to KK Mall in a tribute to Zambia’s first Republican President, Kenneth Kaunda. Speaking at the renaming ceremony in Lusaka, President Hakainde Hichilema who was represented by Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba, urged citizens to view the renaming as a call to action, encouraging Zambians to uphold […]
By Fridah Chalwe Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has announced the need for $248 million in investment to implement its strategic business plan aimed at recapitalizing the company. During a media briefing in Lusaka today, ZRL Board Chairperson Emmanuel Hachipuka highlighted that the company is currently operating at a loss due to significant operational challenges that […]
By Anthony Chomba Labour commissioner Givens Muntengwa says acts of sexual abuse within works places must not go unpunished. Mr. Muntengwa has also stated that cases of assault on workers by employers must be immediately reported to his office for action. Mr. Muntengwa has told Mafken News in Lusaka that his office has started interfacing […]
By Comfort Nthala Mopani Copper Mines has announced a new corporate vision, aiming to become a global leader in copper production. The company’s updated goal, To become a world champion mine through BEST values, replaces its previous aim of being world-class. In a statement availed to Mafken News, Mopani Chief Executive Officer Charles Sakanya said […]
By Comfort Nthala Governance expert Wesley Miyanda has urged Zambians to adopt a more patriotic and positive mindset, especially when evaluating ongoing national issues and reforms. In an exclusive interview with Mafken News, Mr Miyanda emphasized the importance of understanding and engaging with government actions rather than outrightly rejecting them. He pointed out that amid […]
By Mafken Staffer Opposition Patriots for Economic Progress Leader Sean Tembo has described as a relief that his party is no longer affiliated to the United Kwacha Alliance- UKA, describing it as a dysfunctional organization. In a statement yesterday, UKA Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota alleged that the Alliance had expelled three members, namely, PeP President Sean […]
Government has proposed in the new Cyber Crimes Bill and Cyber Security Bill that the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security will take charge of cyber crimes while the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) will be in charge of cyber security. Technology and Science Minister Hon. Felix Mutati says the current scenario […]
Muzala Samukonga, Zambia’s 2024 Olympic Bronze Medalist, has returned home to a grand reception. After his extended stay in Europe for the Diamond League, Samukonga arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, where he was welcomed by officials from the Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Arts, led by Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe. During the ceremony at […]
By Comfort Nthala A 25-year-old security guard at Mopani Copper Mines in Mufulira district on the Copperbelt has been stabbed by a 16 year old juvenile of Kakonyo Township. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peace well Mweemba tells Mafken News that the incident occurred on 12th September 2024 at 11:20 hours at the Sink Hole area. […]
By Respite Kaoma Mindset Zambia Executive Director Geoffrey Musonda, criticized the allocation of plots along river banks, calling the practice unacceptable and urging for an immediate cessation. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr Musonda emphasized that this practice poses significant environmental risks and must be halted to protect Zambia’s natural resources. He has also […]
