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By Comfort Nthala Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo has confirmed that four more bodies have been recovered from the Senseli open pit mine, bringing the total number of victims from last December’s mine accident to 31.  Speaking to the media in Ndola, Mr Matambo stated that the retrieval operation has now concluded. The last four bodies […]

By Anthony Chomba  Minister of Commerce Industry and industry Chipoka Mulenga says Zambia will soon set up a solar panel and battery manufacturing plant. Mr. Mulenga says Zambia is one of the cheapest countries in the world capable of setting an electric battery plant. He has told Mafken News in Lusaka that government in currently […]

By Comfort Nthala  Police in Mpongwe District on the Copperbelt Province, have arrested a 42-year-old witch doctor identified as Rasford Mwape, popularly known as Doctor Sansakuwa. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba tells Mafken News that the suspect had been on the police wanted list for various offences, including assault, obtaining goods by false pretences, […]

By Mafken Staff Reporter Residents of Kantanshi’s Shinde Ward have expressed their gratitude for the donation of over one hundred manhole covers by area councillor Teddy Chilufya. The residents told Mafken News that many manholes in the ward have been without covers for years, leading to blockages in the sewer lines due to rubbish being […]

The Zambia Revenue Authority ZRA is set to honour the country’s top taxpayers during its annual Taxpayer Appreciation Day, scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2024.  ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala tells Mafken New that the event will recognize individuals and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional tax compliance, contributing significantly to Zambia’s tax base in […]

By Comfort Nthala Economist Emmanuel Zulu has acknowledged the UPND’s strides in debt restructuring and the mining sector but cautioned that external shocks, such as drought and energy issues, have negatively impacted the economy. Mr Zulu’s comments follows Vice President Mutale Nalumango’s recent assertion that the UPND government has made substantial progress in revitalizing the […]

By Comfort Nthala National Action for Quality Education Zambia (NAQEZ) has proposed that teachers involved in examination malpractice should have their licenses revoked. In an interview with Mafken News, Dr. Chansa stated that examination malpractice undermines the credibility of exams, tarnishes the reputation of the education system. He has urged the Teaching Council of Zambia […]

By Comfort Nthala The Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that it has indefinitely suspended the examination centre status of eight General Certificate of Education (GCE) centres across the country due to involvement in examination malpractices. ECZ Public Relations Manager Nicolas Nkhuwa tells Mafken News that the suspension affects a total of 4,771 candidates […]

By Anthony Chomba Education Permanent Secretary technical services Joe Kamoko says a program will soon be unveiled to Orient teachers about the new curriculum. Mr. Kamoko states that there is need to do a trial of the new curriculum for both teachers and learners. Mr Kamoko has told Mafken News in Lusaka that all is […]