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By Staff Reporter  Minister of local government and housing Garry Nkombo has revealed that most councils are unable to do road markings and patch up potholes within their localities due to budget constraints. Mr. Nkombo however says the delay and failure to implement pothole patching is largely due to the fact most local authorities are […]

By Staff Reporter  Government has commenced the construction of the Buteko Clinic in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province, with an investment of 1.9 million kwacha sourced from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). And speaking in an exclusive interview with Mafken News, Kantanshi Member of Parliament Anthony Mumba has lauded the progress in the construction […]

By Ruth Banda  Government has called for collective efforts from all stakeholders to address the ongoing drought crisis and ensure preparedness for a potential cholera outbreak. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr. George Sinyangwe represented by Director-Public Health and Research Dr. Bushimbwa Tambatamba has revealed that government has taken steps to responding to drought situation […]

By Ruth Banda Government has renamed Longacres Mall to KK Mall in a tribute to Zambia’s first Republican President, Kenneth Kaunda.  Speaking at the renaming ceremony in Lusaka, President Hakainde Hichilema who was represented by Minister of Tourism Rodney Sikumba, urged citizens to view the renaming as a call to action, encouraging Zambians to uphold […]

By Fridah Chalwe Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has announced the need for $248 million in investment to implement its strategic business plan aimed at recapitalizing the company. During a media briefing in Lusaka today, ZRL Board Chairperson Emmanuel Hachipuka highlighted that the company is currently operating at a loss due to significant operational challenges that […]

 By Anthony Chomba Labour commissioner Givens Muntengwa says acts of sexual abuse within works places must not go unpunished. Mr. Muntengwa has also stated that cases of assault on workers by employers must be immediately reported to his office for action. Mr. Muntengwa has told Mafken News in Lusaka that his office has started interfacing […]

By Comfort Nthala  Mopani Copper Mines has announced a new corporate vision, aiming to become a global leader in copper production. The company’s updated goal, To become a world champion mine through BEST values, replaces its previous aim of being world-class. In a statement availed to Mafken News, Mopani Chief Executive Officer Charles Sakanya said […]

By Comfort Nthala  Governance expert Wesley Miyanda has urged Zambians to adopt a more patriotic and positive mindset, especially when evaluating ongoing national issues and reforms.  In an exclusive interview with Mafken News, Mr Miyanda emphasized the importance of understanding and engaging with government actions rather than outrightly rejecting them.  He pointed out that amid […]

Government has proposed in the new Cyber Crimes Bill and Cyber Security Bill that the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security will take charge of cyber crimes while the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) will be in charge of cyber security. Technology and Science Minister Hon. Felix Mutati says the current scenario […]