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By Anthony Chomba   Chawama Law Maker Tasila Lungu is on the country’s’ most wanted list. The Drug Enforcement Commission -DEC-  has made the announcement publicly in Lusaka.   DEC Director General Nason Banda says the agency is tired and anxiously waiting for Ms Lungu to appear and answer some questions. Speaking at the end […]

By Anthony Chomba   The Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has called on government and other stakeholders to take immediate action to address gender disparities and promote women’s involvement in Zambia’s social, economic, and political sectors. Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka, NGOCC Board Chairperson, Beauty Katebe, reflected on the progress made in […]

By Haggai Sinkolongo (NAIS)   Over one thousand two hundred hectares of maize field in Kalulushi district have been affected by the fall army worm. The affected maize fields belong to over five thousand farmers from the 12 agricultural camps in the district.   District Agricultural Coordinator Davies Kaboboto says the district has so far […]

By Comfort Nthala   The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has cautioned taxpayers to adhere to the 2024 end-of-year tax deadline, stressing the importance of settling all outstanding tax returns and payments before or by 31st December, 2024.  In a statement availed to Mafken News by ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala explained that failure to […]

By Respite Kaoma   Some residents of Kitwe district on the Copperbelt Province have raised concerns over reports of corruption surrounding the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), fearing it is reportedly undermining the fund’s intended purpose of benefiting local communities. Speaking to Mafken News, several beneficiaries voiced their frustrations, urging authorities to enhance transparency and accountability […]

By Anthony Chomba   The Ministry of Education has announced that the Grade 7 and Grade 9 examination results for 2024 have shown a notable increase in pass rates. Announcing the results in Lusaka, Minister of Education Douglas Syakalima revealed that three hundred fifty thousand one hundred sixteen out of four hundred ninety-one thousand seven […]

By Staff Reporter   The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) says although Zambia can proudly report increased enrolment in schools, the quality of education being delivered paints a troubling picture.  NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa notes that the inadequate action to decongest overcrowded classrooms and improve teacher-to-learner ratios has reached crisis levels […]

By Staff Reporter   The Human Rights Commission has commended Government for acceding to the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) that aims at abolishing the Death Penalty. Minister of Justice, Princes Kasune on December 19. 2024 deposited the instruments of accession to the Second Optional Protocol to […]

By Staff Reporter   Aspiring Candidate for Mufulira Central Constituency Reagan Kashinga has challenged Mufulira Municipal Council to present a financial report on the Mufulira round about which is still under construction. Mr. Kashinga says it is of paramount importance for the people of Mufulira to know how much was contributed towards the project and […]

By Anthony Chomba   The campaign against the employment of foreign tanker drivers in Zambia has started.   An activist proposing against the trend Solomon Mumba has accused government of turning a blind eye to the growing problem which is mostly affecting youth unemployment in the country. Mr Mumba has told journalists in Lusaka that […]