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By Staff Reporter Stakeholders in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt province have expressed optimism that the republican president Mr. Hakainde Hichilema will provide solutions to the ongoing load shedding as he addresses the country through parliament tomorrow. Future Prenuers Zambia executive Director Martin Kampamba has told Mafken News that he expects the president to bring […]
By Comfort Nthala The Swedish government has pledged more than $8.5 million to help Zambia address climate change and support vulnerable communities. During a courtesy call on the Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Mike Mposha, Swedish Ambassador Johan Hallenborg announced that $5.5 million will be allocated through the UN Central Emergency Response Fund to […]
By Anthony Chomba Government has challenged players in the manufacturing industry to add value to their products. Ministry of small and medium enterprise permanent secretary Lilian Bwalya says doing so will help locally produced goods be acceptable on the market. She was speaking at the Zambia Association of manufacturers expo in Lusaka that attracted several […]
By Anthony Chomba Renowned International veteran gospel musician Don Moen has endorsed Zambia as the most peaceful country in Africa . Speaking ahead of the ‘Love Zambia festival ‘ in Lusaka, Mr Moen who is currently dating the country says Zambians should cherish and maintain their peace Mr Moen has also cautioned believers against hypocrisy […]
By Ruth Banda Vice President W. K. Mutale Nalumango has called for a unified strategy to combat the rising crisis of illicit alcohol consumption. Speaking at the launch of the Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol in Lusaka, Mrs. Nalumango says government remains committed to issue of illicit alcohol consumption and has since emphasized the need for […]
By Fridah Chalwe Famers in Kalindi farming block have expressed disappointment over Police’s failure to collect a body of a man who was found dead in one of the farms. Ireen Bwalya the farm owner in whose farm the body is laying has narrated to Mafken News that the body of the unidentified man was […]
By Fridah Chalwe 21-year-old Mercy Mwakesa a resident of Ndeke in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province has, appeared before Magistrate Mercy Chabu at the Mufulira Magistrate Court today, September 12, 2024. Mwakesa faced charges of producing and distributing pornographic material on social media between May 1 and May 14, 2024. During her initial court […]
By Staff Reporter Mulungushi Ward Development Committee Chairperson Daniel Mubanga has expressed worry that youths that are being equipped with various surviving skills under the Constituency Development Fund skills bursary scholarship are still languishing in communities without employment. Mr.Mubanga says it is pointless for government to equip the youths with skills without providing them with […]
By Comfort Nthala Technology expert Raphael Komeki has weighed in on Zamtel’s recent launch of its new e-SIM technology, highlighting both its potential advantages and risks. Recently Telecoms firm Zamtel has launched an electronic sim card which targets to increase phone and internet connectivity countrywide. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr. Komeki emphasized that […]
By Comfort Nthala The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Ndola has cautioned the Ndola City Council, urging them to be mindful of government and the ruling party when making decisions. UPND Ndola District Spokesperson David Zimba tells Mafken News that the council has been acting independently, accusing them of forcefully removing vendors from […]
