Various stakeholders have continued airing out their concerns on the decision by University of Zambia UNZA management to bar Over Two Thousand Seven Hundred students from writing their exams.Opposition Socialist Party Copper belt spokesperson Joseph Kangwa has told Mafken FM Radio that the affected students should be accorded the opportunity to sit for exams.Mr. Kangwa […]
The opposition UPND has commenced a process of moving a motion in Parliament against Speaker of National Assembly, Patrick Matibini for allowing PF Secretary General, Davies Mwila to abuse parliamentary privileges for PF MPs who did not vote for the collapsed Bill Number 10 of 2019.Mr. Mwila on the 4th November, 2020, wrote an exculpatory […]
Felix Mutati has disagreed with Government’s argument that the depreciation of the Kwacha is due to the demand of the US Dollar on the Zambian market.As of Monday the 16th of November 2020 the Kwacha was trading on the Foreign Exchange Market at K20 against one US Dollar on overage, a depreciation Republican President Vice […]
The Lusaka magistrate’s court has found opposition National Democratic Congress NDC leader Chishimba kambwili with a case to answer in matter where he is alleged to have defamed President Edgar Lungu.Kambwili was put on his defense yesterday.The matter is before Principal magistrate Felix Kaoma.In this matter, kambwili is said to have accused President lungu of […]
Government awards One Million Dollars contract to a Lusaka car wash to supply vehicles to the Judiciary.The Zambian Government has awarded a little known Car Wash business based in Kabwata in Lusaka a 1 million United States dollars contract to deliver 46 brand new 4×4 vehicles to the Judiciary.Burma Car Wash which also was trading […]
The ruling PF leadership in Southern Province is shocked, but not surprised that the opposition UPND has made a huge celebration out of the collapsed Bill 10. Pf Southern Province spokesperson Trymore Mwenda says the PF in the region has regretted the fall of the Bill, because it was a Bill for the Zambian people. […]
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 […]
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 […]
