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By Respite Kaoma Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) President Ashu Saga has called for the creation of platforms to enhance local suppliers’ ability to add value to minerals such as copper. Speaking at the Mining Local Content Conference and Expo in Kitwe, Mr Saga emphasized the importance of validating local content in the market. And […]
By Mafken Staff Reporter Mufulira Mayor Tanaeli Kamanga has raised concerns about the local authority’s struggle to advance infrastructure development in markets due to inadequate revenue collection. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr Kamanga explained that many traders prefer not to operate within local markets and avoid paying levies, which hampers the council’s ability […]
By Anthony Choomba Some marketeers in Lusaka have welcomed the Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) standardized Medas. This follows a recent announcement by ZMA Executive Director Humphrey Nkobeni that the agency has successfully launched the Meda Project, with a pilot phase conducted at Chilenje Market, Soweto, and other key markets across the country. However, most traders […]
By Haggai Sinkolongo (NAIS) Government has commenced a sensitization campaign for administrators across the Copperbelt province regarding the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) and the Sustainable Agriculture Financial Facility (SAFF) in preparation for the 2024/2025 farming season. Provincial Agricultural Coordinator, Sekanayo N’gambi, announced that the program targets district commissioners and mayors due to their proximity […]
Story by Anthony Chomba The Ministry of Home Affairs and Yango have jointly launched a security training and safety program for Yango drivers. This initiative underscores the need to create a safe and comfortable experience for both passengers and drivers. Speaking during the launch in Lusaka, Yango Country Manager Kabanda Chewe emphasized that safety is […]
Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) Leader Jackson Silavwe has accused the New Dawn administration of planning to amend the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act of 2021 under the pretext of enhancing digital protection for private citizens. In a statement to Mafken News, Mr Silavwe condemned the proposed changes as an attempt to suppress social […]
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 […]
