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By Staff Reporter The recent circulation of a fake story claiming that Zambia had been blacklisted and expelled from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) has raised concerns amongst stakeholders. Yesterday some members of society including prominent members of the opposition took to social media circulating a false narrative that Zambia has been […]
By Staff Reporter The United Mines Workers Union of Zambia- UMUZ has expressed optimism that wages for employees in the mining sector will increase this year following an expected increase of copper prices. UMUZ President Wisdom Ngwira says as the copper prices increase this year, mining companies will increase profit and should therefore prioritize […]
By Anthony Chomba Government has rubbished some media reports suggesting that Zambia has been blacklisted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for failing to uphold human rights standards from 2022 to 2024. The reports further indicated that with this status quo at play, there are fears that there will be no signs […]
By Respite Kaoma United Party For National Development UPND Spokesperson Cephas Chisange has ridiculed the Tonse Alliance’s decision to adopt former President Edgar Lungu as their candidate for the 2026 general elections, despite a court ruling declaring him ineligible to contest. Speaking in an interview with Mafken news, Mr. Chisange described the Tonse Alliance’s […]
By Anthony Chomba The ministry of Education has announced the disbursement of free education grants to all public schools in the country. Yesterday, the National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) expressed concerns that the the funds have not yet been disbursed to all schools. But Ministry of Education Assistant Director, Head […]
By Anthony Chomba The United Truck Drivers and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (UTDAWUZ) is venturing into farming to contribute to the country’s food basket and alleviate hunger. According to the union President Givers Moonga, the initiative aims to mitigate the high cost of living, particularly for staple food like maize, by growing it […]
By Staff Reporter The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) is worried that Government has not yet disbursed free education grants to all public schools in the country hours even as schools open for Term One 2025 today. NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa says the failure to effect school grant disbursement in […]
By Staff Reporter Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia – ESMAZ has called for the abolishment of the re-introduced 15 percent export tax on Gemstones. Zambia has re-introduced a 15 percent export duty on Gemstones, through a statutory instrument dated 30th December, 2024, which came into effect on 1st January, 2025, revoking […]
By Respite Kaoma The Timber Producers Association of Zambia (TPAZ) has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfill his campaign pledge to lift the Mukula timber ban, citing challenges faced by industry players. TPAZ President Charles Masange told Mafken News that members of the association have struggled with delays in obtaining concession licenses and […]
By Comfort Nthala Lusaka lawyer Celestine Mukandila has criticized the statement attributed to Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis, claiming it poses a threat to national security. Speaking recently at a Political Party Liaison Committee meeting in Petauke, Mrs. Zaloumis expressed concerns about candidates who resign or withdraw after being nominated, describing […]
