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By Staff Reporter   Zambia Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has cautioned the Tonse Alliance against engaging in violence following their resolution that future aggression by UPND cadres during campaigns will be met with an equal and proportionate reaction. Mr. Hamoonga has warned that no individual is above the law and any attempts by political players […]

By Staff Reporter   A Mufulira based farmer Peter Kumwenda has urged government to consider investing more in the Farmers Support Program-FISP next year – 2025. Mr. Kumwenda says the number of beneficiaries of the program is too law as compared to the number of farmers that want to benefit and contribute to the country’s […]

By Staff Reporter   The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has revised the pump price of petrol upward by 1 kwacha per litre from 33 kwacha 67 ngwee per litre to 34 Kwacha 67 ngwee per litre.  Chairperson of the ERB Board of Directors James Banda says the prices of diesel, kerosene and jet A-1 have […]

By Comfort Nthala   Police in Kitwe District have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of two pigs, valued at K9,500, from a farm in the Misaka B farming block, Kamfinsa area. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer, Peacewell Mweemba, confirmed to Mafken News that the theft occurred between 21:00 hours on December 21st and […]

By Respite Kaoma   The Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) has condemned Kagem Mining Limited’s decision to suspend operations, citing concerns over the company’s true motives.  In an interview with Mafken News, ESMAZ President Victor Kalesha expressed skepticism about Kagem’s claim that the suspension is due to an oversupply of emeralds […]

By Respite Kaoma   Community Action Against Corruption (CAAC) has expressed disappointment with the UPND Government’s lack of progress on Asset Declaration and the enactment of the Lifestyle Audit Bill.  In a statement, CAAC Chief Executive Director Brightone Tembo argued that the government’s inaction demonstrates a lack of commitment to accountability, transparency, and genuine corruption […]

By Fridah Chalwe   Traders at Buteko Market in Mufulira District on The Copperbelt Province have called upon Mufulira Municipal Council to open up the shops at the trading area that have remained closed since the market was handed over to them eight months ago. Speaking to Mafken News, trader Theresa Mulenga expressed concern that […]

By Staff Reporter   A 24 year old man Vinamu Kuyela of Twapia Township in Ndola district on the Copperbelt is on the ran after sexually abusing his 2 year 2 months old step daughter.  Copperbelt police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba says the Incident occurred on December 21 between 21 hours and 23 hours and […]

By Respite Kaoma    Beneficiaries of the drought fund and social cash transfer in Kwacha’s Ipusukilo ward in Kitwe District on the Copperbelt have accused their Community Welfare Assistance Committee-CWAC- Chairperson Jacob Chimanga of soliciting K800 from them.  The beneficiaries claim they are being forced to part with a portion of their funds, and some […]

By Anthony Chomba   The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has extended the “Cooling-Off” period for broadcasting stations by another three months.  IBA Board Chairperson Chikosola Chuula made the announcement in Lusaka during the end-of-year briefing. Mr Chuula said the extension follows a comprehensive survey conducted by the authority, examining the effects of ongoing load shedding […]