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By Anthony Chomba A Lusaka-based clergy has advised former Republican President Edgar Lungu to withdraw from active politics and assume the role of a statesman. Rev. Nelson Muhango, overseer of Bumper Harvest Church Ministries, has expressed concern that some individuals close to the former president are reportedly encouraging him to remain politically active, a move […]
By Comfort Nthala Government has disbursed K500 million to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) to settle outstanding payments to farmers who sold their maize to the Agency through various depots nationwide. FRA Public Relations Coordinator, John Chipandwe, confirmed the transfer to Mafken News, stating that the funds have been sent to banks across the country […]
By Staff Reporter The United Party for National Development UPND Alliance Council of Presidents secretary Kaluba Simuyemba has charged that the UPND is not as popular as they were three years down the lines. Mr. Simuyemba who is also Movement for Change and equality leader says his party has had 3 months of survey from […]
By Respite Kaoma The Kitwe City Council is introducing stricter bylaws to penalize individuals who cut down trees without prior approval. During a recent tree planting exercise, Kitwe Town Clerk Patrick Kambita emphasized that the new regulations are aimed at curbing illegal tree cutting in the district. Mr Kambita expressed concern over the ongoing […]
By Respite Kaoma Over 91,000 learners in Kitwe have returned to school since 2022, following the introduction of free education by the New Dawn administration. In an interview with Mafken News, Kitwe District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) Christopher Nyungila acknowledged the positive impact of the policy but highlighted ongoing challenges. Key issues, he said, […]
By Anthony Chomba Traders at Lusaka’s Kamwala market have called for heightened sanitation measures ahead of the rainy season. Market chairperson Gedion Mwape says the current sanitary situation at the trading area is not up to standard and can fuel an outbreak of Cholera. Mr. Mwape has told Mafken News in an interview that […]
By Anthony Chomba Government has expressed concerns at the low numbers of children living with HIV/ AIDS that are accessing anti retro viral treatment. Health permanent secretary technical services Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi has disclosed that 43 percent of children living with HIV are still not accessing anti retro viral therapy in Zambia. Speaking at […]
By Respite Kaoma The UPND on the Copperbelt has honoured about 58 long serving and loyal members in recognition of their dedication and political resilience towards the growth of the party since 1998. Some of those that have been honoured included individuals who passed away while fighting for political power on the Copperbelt who were […]
By Anthony Chomba Pressure is mounting from stakeholders over Ministry of Health minister Elijah Muchima’s decision to dismiss acting director general of the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency ZAMMSA. Recently, Mr. Muchima unceremoniously at a public function fired the ZAMMSA acting director General. And the Zambia Union of Pharmacy Professionals has questioned the […]
By Comfort Nthala Economist Yusuf Dodia has criticized government’s perceived failure to fully implement the export proceeds tracking framework, suggesting that it has stunted potential growth in foreign exchange inflows. In a phone interview with Mafken News, Mr. Dodia explained that, with effective execution, the framework could have funnelled between $40 million and $50 million […]
