By Staff Reporter Information and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa says Cabinet has resolved and directed the ministers of community development and Justice to set up a team to revisit the laws related to child protection particularly the girl child. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka, Mr. Mweetwa says this in a view […]
By Respite Kaoma The Tonse Alliance has refused to disclose details of its “Plan B” strategy, despite mounting pressure to clarify its intentions. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Mafken news in Kitwe, Green Party President Peter Sinkamba a key member of the alliance, declined to elaborate on “Plan B”, stating that they […]
By Anthony Chomba The Non-Governmental Gender Organizations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has welcomed the proposed constitutional amendments program in Zambia, albeit certain conditions. They have urged the government to ensure the process is transparent, inclusive, and reflective of all Zambians’ aspirations. During a media briefing, NGOCC Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe emphasized the importance of […]
By Staff Reporter Mupena Primary School Headteacher Nicholas Malambo has called on the local authority to construct another classroom block at the School using the Constituency Development Fund CDF. Mr. Malambo has disclosed to Mafken News that the School has seen an increase in the number of pupils and the learning space is […]
By Staff Reporter A 35 year old woman Mwanza Naomi of Chipata compound in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt has been apprehended for unlawfully wounding her 39 year old boyfriend Felix Miyanda on his testicles. The incident occurred on March 22, 2025 at around 20 hours in Chipata Compound Kitwe. Felix sustained a […]
By staff Reporter The Opposition Citizens First Party has criticized the government’s decision to continue exporting electricity despite the severe power crisis affecting the country. Party spokesperson Dalitso Tembo argues that the government’s priority should be to address the domestic electricity shortage, which has resulted in more hours of daily load shedding. Ms. […]
By Respite Kaoma Zambia has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce 1000 megawatts of solar energy, this year as part of its efforts to become a leader in renewable energy and sustainable mining practices amidst the power deficit. The announcement was made by Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote, during the 12th Zambia International Mining […]
By Staff Reporter UPND Copperbelt Deputy Provincial Information and Publicity Secretary Godfrey Kamangu has described as alarming the Mufulira Municipal Council’s decision to withdraw Constituency Development Fund (CDF) sponsorships from over 100 youths admitted to Mopani Central Training Center- MCTC). Mr. Kamangu says the move contradicts the government’s policy to empower youths through […]
By Anthony Chomba The Teaching Service Commission has handed over a list of 4,200 newly recruited teachers to the Ministry of Education under the 2024 teacher recruitment exercise. And the names of successful teachers recruited will be published today. Teaching Service Commission Chairperson Daphine Chimuka who made the list available to education minister […]
By Caroline Hacaambwa Unknown criminals have again vandalised and stolen ZESCO cables at sub-station 72 of Butondo Township in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province. The development has raised emotions among residents in the area who have complained that the theft of cables at the said sub-station has become frequent causing residents to […]
