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The Opposition Socialist party -SP- has accused the governing United Party for National development –UPND- of curtailing freedom of expression, which is therefore, impeding the fight for tribalism and hate speech. Party President Fred M’membe tells Mafken FM Radio in a statement that Zambia has struggled to eliminate tribal and racial discrimination throughout its […]
The 2021 United Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance Candidate for Mufulira Central Constituency Parliamentary seat, Reagan Kashinga has ditched the UPND Alliance to join the Socialist Party, citing the Government’s failure to address issues affecting Zambians. Speaking during a press briefing held at his residence in Kalukanya Township in Mufulira District, Mr. Kashinga has […]
Zambian Super League side FC MUZA have parted ways with Head Coach, Lameck Banda following a successful 2022-23 season. Lameck Banda led the club to CAF Confederation Cup and an Absa Cup final. Banda was appointed FC MUZA coach in August 2022 and led the club through a historic 2022-23 season. During his tenure, Banda […]
The Copperbelt University (CBU) has suspended all academic activities following the death of 2 students who died in a Road Traffic Accident (RTA) metres away from the gate of the institution yesterday around 21:30 hours. Copperbelt University Student Union President Castro Mulilo confirmed the incident to Mafken FM radio stating that the deceased, who have […]
The Ndola District Police Headquarters’ Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Anti-Robbery Squad intercepted a suspected case of theft of goods in transit on June 25, 2023, as reported by a concerned member of the public. Copperbelt Commanding Officer, Peacewell Mweemba, confirmed the development stating that the incident unfolded around 9:30 AM at a garage located opposite […]
A Zambian truck driver has died after the truck he was in caught fire in Johannesburg, South Africa on Wednesday around 02:00 hours. Matipa Kabengele, 32, an employee of Maynard Engineering, died at the depot called Pride Milling Nigel in South Africa. According to the information given to the Zambian High Commission in Pretoria, the […]
Government has announced that Zambia has reached an agreement on a comprehensive debt restructure with its Official Creditors under the G20 Common Framework. Minister of Finance and National Planning, Situmbeko Musokotwane says this landmark achievement is a significant step towards restoring Zambia’s long-term debt sustainability and it complements the strong commitments from Zambia’s Multilateral Development […]
The opposition Patriotic Front (PF) Acting President, Given Lubinda has regretted the decision made to go for a General Conference in a haste after they lost power in the August 12th, 2021, Elections to UPND. On August 21st, 2022, they invited prospective presidential candidates to apply for the contest, announcing that the party’s General […]
Zambia’s Diplomatic Mission in Dar Es Salam, Tanzania, with extra accreditation to Rwanda, has thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for his continued commitment towards elevating the quality of diplomatic relations between Zambia and Rwanda, and beyond. Speaking in a statement availed to Mafken FM radio, Deputy High Commissioner, Anthony Bwalya has described President Hichilema’s just ended […]
Mufulira’s Kantanshi Constituency, Bwafwano Ward Councillor, Webster Kazwala has empowered about 100 small scale farmers with onion seedlings and cabbage seeds aimed at enhancing farming skills in the area. Speaking after the donation, Mr Kazwala says the move is aimed at supplementing Government efforts of prioritizing farming as a way of alleviating poverty as well […]
