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By Staff Reporter Three male juveniles of Twalima area along Kitwe Mufulira road have been arrested for defiling a 13 year old girl juvenile of Luongo area in Garnerton. The incident occurred on 15 November 2024 around 21 hours and was reported to police by the Victims sister.    The three boys have been identified […]

By Staff Reporter & Comfort A mental health Activist Francis Chipalo has called on Government to ensure that men’s mental health is given priority owing to the fact that issues affecting men and the boy child are rarely given much attention. Mr. Chipalo notes that statistically, reports indicate that more males have committed suicide in […]

By Staff Reporter  The Mufulira Roundabout on the Copperbelt Province remains closed despite a directive from Provincial Minister Elisha Matambo to have the Round about opened by 17th Novermber, 2024. Mufulira residents have for a long time lamented over the delays by the local authority to open the roundabout stating that the diverted traffic into […]

By Comfort Nthala Police in Ndola District on the Copperbelt Province, have arrested a woman suspected of abducting a one-year-four-months-old child in Twapia. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba confirmed the arrest to Mafken News, identifying the suspect as Rebecca Nayame.   According to Mr. Mweemba, the suspect allegedly took the child, identified as Jacqueline […]

By Anthony Chomba The government has challenged Environmental Health Practitioners to play a significant role in promoting food safety across the country. Local Government Minister Garry Nkombo, represented by Permanent Secretary Maambo Hamaundu at the Zambia Institute of Environmental Health Annual General Meeting in Lusaka, urged practitioners to ensure that food available to the public […]

By Staff Reporter  Opposition Patriotic Front PF Secretary General Raphael Nakachinda has urged its party members to remain united and mobilise ahead of the 2026 general elections. Mr. Nakachinda has cautioned the PF members to avoid being tricked by the UPND into leaving the party and causing division amongst party members.   Addressing the Media, […]

By Staff Reporter  The Mufulira Roundabout on the Copperbelt Province remains closed despite a directive from Provincial Minister Elisha Matambo to have the Round about opened by 17th Novermber, 2024. Mufulira residents have for a long time lamented over the delays by the local authority to open the roundabout stating that the diverted traffic into […]

By Staff Reporter The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia – NAQEZ has backed the announcement by the Minister of Education to the effect that his Government will rely on the old data base for recruiting new teachers in 2024 .   NAQEZ Executive Director Dr. Aaron Chansa says apart from removing the cost […]

By Anthony Chomba The United Party for Nation Development (UPND) National Chairperson for Religious Affairs Reverend Doctor William Njombo has denied contents of the recently published Pastoral Letter by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops suggesting that the UPND government is unlawfully arresting and detaining members of the opposition. Reverend Njombo says the church should […]

By Respite Kaoma Ministry of Technology and Science Permanent Secretary, Brilliant Habeenzu, has emphasized the significance of the energy sector in Zambia’s socio-economic development. Dr. Habeenzu stated that the sector has been crucial in powering industries and sustaining households. However, he acknowledged the challenges the sector faces, including climate variability, over-reliance on hydroelectric power, and […]