By Anthony Chomba The Human Rights Commission has urged government and other stakeholders to immediately address the challenges facing the justice delivery system. Commission Chairperson Dr. Pamela Sambo says such should be done in a more holistical and sustainable manner. Dr Sambo said this during a media briefing in Lusaka. She stressed that […]
By Anthony Chomba The Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) has urged government to build modern houses for teachers in rural and remote areas to improve education quality. In an interview with Mafken News in Lusaka ,BETUZ Public and International Relations Director Obby Michael Chisala emphasized the need for quality housing to restore […]
By Staff Reporter Information and Media Permanent Secretary has warned opposition political parties against painting a bad picture on the freedoms in Zambia to the international community emphasising that the Zambian people are currently enjoying their freedoms. Mr. Kawana has reiterated that Zambia is a country based on the rule of law and […]
By Staff Reporter Government has announced that it is currently sitting at eight hundred twenty thousand, six hundred seventy-six and thirty-four hundred metric tons of copper as at 31st December 2024, an increase of 12 percent from 2023 in its quest to achieve the 3 million metric tons of copper production. Mines and Minerals Development […]
By Staff Reporter A Mufulira based Welder Fidelis Mwango has called on Zesco to consider providing power to residents during the day time. Mr.Mwango feels that having power between midnight and 05 hours is illogical and is killing small businesses. He says him and other welders in the District are now failing to […]
By Staff Reporter Chililabombwe Municipal Council had dispelled recent misleading reports circulating on social media that the local authority has awarded grants to 23 cooperatives that did not apply for funding. Council Assistant Public Relations Manager Nambela Kyombela says the reports are false and do not represent the councils procedures and CDF […]
By Morgan Chomba A concerned resident of Lusaka’s Chibolya compound has expressed concerns at the continued abrogation of human rights by the police and other law enforcement agencies when executing their duties in Chibolya. Ms. Christine Natumfya has told Mafken news in Lusaka that the Zambia police and other law enforcement agencies destroy their […]
By Respite Kaoma Kitwe District Commissioner Lawrence Mwanza has strongly condemned a public ceremony where 398 teachers received promotion letters, organized by District Education Board Secretary Christopher Nyungila. Mr. Mwanza took to social media to express his disapproval, calling the event “unprofessional and unacceptable”. Mr. Mwanza argued that teacher promotions are confidential matters […]
By Morgan Chomba Motorbike riders in Lusaka are calling for government intervention to address challenges posed by mobile application services that they say have negatively impacted their business. Speaking to Mafken News, the riders expressed concern over the low charges offered by these apps, which they argue have made it difficult for them to […]
By Fridah Chalwe United Mine-workers Union of Zambia (UMUZ) President Wisdom Ngwira, has announced his intention to run for Member of Parliament in Mufulira’s Kankoyo constituency in the upcoming 2026 general elections. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr. Ngwira emphasized that Kankoyo is a mining-focused area, and he believes the community wants […]
