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By Respite Kaoma Zambia National Association for Saw Millers Secretary General Derrick Chilatu, has expressed concerns over the current economic climate and persistent load shedding, which he describes as a “double punch” to the timber sector. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr. Chilatu highlighted that ongoing power outages are severely disrupting saw mill operations, […]
By Staff Reporter Mufulira Member Of parliament Golden Mwila has bemoaned the continued unresolved issues currently being experienced at Mopani Copper Mines. Mr. Mwila has cited among them the non-payment of suppliers and contractors, the low wages being paid to the workers amid crazy working hours and allowances such as overtime still remain unpaid. Speaking […]
By Staff Reporter Mufulira Central Constituency’s Chachacha Ward Councillor Danny Lumasa has announced that road maintenance projects are now 70% complete and are being funded by the Constituency Development Fund at a total cost of K650,000. Mr Lumasa emphasized the positive impact the project has had on local transportation and accessibility for residents. And Ward […]
By Comfort Nthala A clearing agent from Ndola, identified as 33 year old Alexander Mulilwa Zulu, has been fined Ten Thousand Kwacha or face nine months in prison for his role in a smuggling operation. Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala, tells Mafken News that Zulu appeared before the Ndola Subordinate Court, […]
By Anthony Chomba Finance and National planning minister Situmbeko Musotwane has unveiled the 2025 National Budget. And government has proposed to spend K217.1 billion in the year 2025 The national budged has seen an increase in the Constituency Development Fund ( CDF) to a tune of K36.1 million per constituency. Dr. Musokotwane has however warned […]
By Staff Reporter A Non-Governmental Organization, Action for Development is calling on mining companies to implement entrepreneurship programs to equip miners with the skills and knowledge necessary to sustain themselves post-retirement. Organisation Coordinator Joseph Simumba, has noted that many miners spend the majority of their working hours underground, limiting their exposure to other potential sources […]
By Respite Kaoma Minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Paul Kabuswe, has commended government for its ongoing efforts to improve road infrastructure in the Copperbelt Province. Speaking in Kitwe, Mr. Kabuswe highlighted the importance of quality roads in achieving the government’s ambitious target of producing 30 million tonnes of copper by 2030. He noted that […]
A medical doctor of house number 3103A Ndeke Village in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt has committed suicide by shooting himself in the chest. The deceased has been identified as George Chansa Mukupa a Doctor by profession believed to have been working at kitwe Teaching hospital. The incident is believed to have occurred between yesterday […]
By Respite Kaoma Three members of the same family have died in an inferno in Kitwe’s Nkana East Area at house number 157 Eagle Street. The incident happened yesterday while 4 people were sleeping in the house that included, husband, wife, daughter and granddaughter. Copperbelt Police Chief Peacewell Mweemba tells Mafken News that in the […]
By Respite Kaoma Opposition Democratic National Party (DNP) Leader Sydney Chiyaba has accused certain political parties of acting as surrogates, forming alliances primarily to support their financiers. Speaking in an interview with Mafken news, Mr. Chiyaba says this is the major reason his party cannot be part of any alliances. He has charged that what […]
