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A Baby has died on the spot after a minibus carrying close to 40 Seventh Day Adventist members from a church camp overturned and fell into Mwambeshi Stream in Kitwe – Copperbelt, this morning. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba says the accident happened when the bus was being driven from the northern towards the […]
The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia says there is a 90 thousand deficit of housing units for teachers in the ministry of education. PROTUZ General Secretary Kangwa Musenga there is need to come up with a strategy to change the status quo as the current scenario provides for teachers to have standard accommodation. Mr. Musenga […]
Political activist Tenson Manzi has refuted claims that Zambia lacks a strong and credible opposition. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr. Manzi argued that the notion of a weak opposition is a narrative created by the government, which he alleges is intolerant towards opposition groups. He emphasized that this portrayal does not reflect the […]
National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Saboi Imboela has raised concerns that Zambia’s relationship with Western countries could be jeopardized by a recent United Nations Human Rights Council report. Ms Imboela warned that the findings might affect Zambia’s debt restructuring deal and ongoing foreign aid. The UN experts’ report highlights alleged arbitrary arrests and detentions of […]
The Society Business Park, located along Cairo Road in Lusaka, has been declared unsafe for occupancy. The National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has announced the immediate closure of the building and indicated that it may face demolition after further consultations. NAPSA Board Chairperson Shipango Muteto revealed during a media briefing in Lusaka that the closure […]
Lufwanyama District resident Bowas Mukenge has clarified that contrary to earlier reports, his house was not set on fire by a Chinese national. The incident, which resulted in the loss of K50, 000 in cash and household goods valued at K25, 000, was initially reported to the police by Meckson Kikoko on August 14, 2024. […]
Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu and Minister of Science and Technology Felix Mutati have raised concerns about the misuse of social media platforms in Zambia. Speaking at a joint press briefing in Lusaka, the two ministers emphasized the potential risks and legal implications associated with the spread of unverified information and […]
The Zambia Inter-Religious for Peace and Development has called for dialogue among political players to maintain peace and unity in the country. Chairperson Reverend Bishop David Masupa emphasized that Zambia needs peace, love, and unity to become a prosperous nation. He made these remarks in Lusaka during the commemoration of the Peace Road Zambia 2024, […]
Two trucks loaded with copper cathodes were found abandoned along the Chingola-Chililabombwe road near Hippo Pool area, with their cargo missing. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba tells Mafken News that the incident is believed to have occurred between August 22nd 2024 at 17:00 hours and August 23rd 2024 at 07:00 hours. Mr Mweemba explains […]
Zambia Institute of Environmental Health (ZIEH), President Titus Haakonde and a specialist in environmental health and toxicology, has raised concerns about the dangers of aflatoxin contamination in mealie meal. In an interview on Mafken TV’s Copper Breakfast show, Dr. Haakonde emphasized that contaminated mealie meal can pose severe health risks to both infants and adults. […]
