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By Anthony Chomba   Parliamentary Committee Chairperson on Education Harry Kamboni has spoken hard against the use of outdated school curriculum left by colonial masters.   Mr. Kamboni says there in need for a swift change to embrace modern ideas in the school curriculum. He was speaking in Lusaka when he exchanged notes with visiting […]

By Staff Reporter   As the country celebrates the 12 percent increase in its Copper production, the National Union of Mines and Allied Workers – NUMAW has urged mining companies to better the conditions of service for miners. Union President Soul Simujika says an increase in production should not only benefit company owners but also […]

By Caroline Hachambwa  Mufulira Municipal Council Public Relations Officer Thandiwe Tembo says the district has taken proactive steps to prevent any cholera outbreak in the district citing a range of measures that have been put in place to ensure the health and safety of residents.   In an interview with Mafken FM News, Ms. Tembo […]

By Respite Kaoma   Social Anthropologist and Mine Expert James Musonda has cautioned that Zambia’s reliance on US aid is unsustainable and undermines the country’s economic development. Dr. Musonda observed that, Zambia’s rich mineral resources, including copper, lithium, and nickel, make it critical to the global economy.   Dr. Musonda, however, stated that, the country’s […]

By Fridah Chalwe   Cash for work participants in Mufulira District are calling on authorities to expedite their payments once they complete their assignments.  Emma kabwe has expressed frustration over delays, stating that workers sometimes wait up to two months to receive their wages.   Ms. Kabwe has emphasized the need for immediate payment upon […]

By Respite Kaoma   Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo has reaffirmed government’s commitment to upholding human rights and promoting a peaceful and inclusive environment.  Mr. Matambo made the commitment during a courtesy call from UN Rapporteur Irene Khan, who is currently on a country visit to assess Zambia’s progress in promoting freedom of opinion and expression. […]

By Anthony Chomba   The Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) says there is need for adequate funding towards the education system for it to edquately deliver its mandates. BETUZ general secretary Henry Sinkala says the transformative power of education to learners and society must be taken seriously by government and all statkeholders.   […]

By Respite Kaoma   Change Mindset Zambia Executive Director, Geoffrey Musonda, has bemoaned the devastating impact of climate change on Zambia’s water species, especially fish.  Speaking in an exclusive interview in Kitwe, Mr. Musonda observed that the country’s changing climatic conditions, characterized by rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns, are posing a significant threat to […]

By Respite Kaoma   Government has commissioned 31 community projects and handed over five pieces of earth-moving equipment in Kitwe District, Copperbelt Province, valued at approximately K30 million Kwacha.    These initiatives were implemented under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Speaking during the official commissioning ceremony in Kitwe, Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo described this initiative […]

By Staff Reporter   President Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated his commitment to restoring the rule of law that was eroded in the previous regime. President Hichilema has also emphasised that the fight against corruption is not equivalent to the loss of human rights because asset recovery and anti-human rights are two different things.   The […]