By Comfort Nthala Economist Emmanuel Zulu has acknowledged the UPND’s strides in debt restructuring and the mining sector but cautioned that external shocks, such as drought and energy issues, have negatively impacted the economy. Mr Zulu’s comments follows Vice President Mutale Nalumango’s recent assertion that the UPND government has made substantial progress in revitalizing the […]
By Comfort Nthala National Action for Quality Education Zambia (NAQEZ) has proposed that teachers involved in examination malpractice should have their licenses revoked. In an interview with Mafken News, Dr. Chansa stated that examination malpractice undermines the credibility of exams, tarnishes the reputation of the education system. He has urged the Teaching Council of Zambia […]
By Comfort Nthala The Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that it has indefinitely suspended the examination centre status of eight General Certificate of Education (GCE) centres across the country due to involvement in examination malpractices. ECZ Public Relations Manager Nicolas Nkhuwa tells Mafken News that the suspension affects a total of 4,771 candidates […]
By Anthony Chomba Education Permanent Secretary technical services Joe Kamoko says a program will soon be unveiled to Orient teachers about the new curriculum. Mr. Kamoko states that there is need to do a trial of the new curriculum for both teachers and learners. Mr Kamoko has told Mafken News in Lusaka that all is […]
By Anthony Chomba The Patriotic Front (PF) is calling for the return of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to lead the country in the 2026 general elections, claiming that the Zambian people have forgiven the party. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka, PF Secretary General Raphael Nakachinda stated that Zambians have moved beyond the […]
By Anthony Chomba The Opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) says the reopening of Mulungushi Textiles in Kabwe must not be used as a tool for political campaigns, as was the case during previous regimes. MDC Vice President Leonard Hikaumba says the UPND government must now prove to the people that the reopening of the […]
By Anthony Chomba The Ministry of Education has released the 2024 examination results for Junior Secondary and General Certificate of Education (GCE) candidates. Speaking at media briefing in Lusaka Education Minister Douglas Syakalima announced that out of one hundred thirteen thousand one hundred ninety-four Junior Secondary students, eighty-eight thousand five hundred forty-eight passed at least […]
By Mafken Staff Reporter Care for Nature Zambia has called on the forestry department on the Copperbelt Province to seek sustainable solutions to combat the surge in tree cutting driven by prolonged load shedding across the country. Executive Director Kearns Nsama tells Mafken News that the ongoing power shortages have escalated the demand for charcoal, […]
By Comfort Nthala The United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has condemned the extended detention of three youth activists for over 12 days since their arrest. The activists identified as Jason Mwanza, Chanda Chikwanka and Thomas Zulu were reportedly arrested on August 28, 2024, at the Freedom Statue in Lusaka. UKA has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of […]
By Mafken Staff Reporter Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda has noted that many households, especially in rural and peri-urban areas, are unable to afford the high upfront costs associated with solar energy installation. While, Mr. Chanda acknowledges Government’s strides towards improving access to electricity, he has observed that over 60 percent of Zambia’s population […]
