By Anthony Choomba Some marketeers in Lusaka have welcomed the Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) standardized Medas. This follows a recent announcement by ZMA Executive Director Humphrey Nkobeni that the agency has successfully launched the Meda Project, with a pilot phase conducted at Chilenje Market, Soweto, and other key markets across the country. However, most traders […]
By Haggai Sinkolongo (NAIS) Government has commenced a sensitization campaign for administrators across the Copperbelt province regarding the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) and the Sustainable Agriculture Financial Facility (SAFF) in preparation for the 2024/2025 farming season. Provincial Agricultural Coordinator, Sekanayo N’gambi, announced that the program targets district commissioners and mayors due to their proximity […]
Story by Anthony Chomba The Ministry of Home Affairs and Yango have jointly launched a security training and safety program for Yango drivers. This initiative underscores the need to create a safe and comfortable experience for both passengers and drivers. Speaking during the launch in Lusaka, Yango Country Manager Kabanda Chewe emphasized that safety is […]
Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) Leader Jackson Silavwe has accused the New Dawn administration of planning to amend the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act of 2021 under the pretext of enhancing digital protection for private citizens. In a statement to Mafken News, Mr Silavwe condemned the proposed changes as an attempt to suppress social […]
A Baby has died on the spot after a minibus carrying close to 40 Seventh Day Adventist members from a church camp overturned and fell into Mwambeshi Stream in Kitwe – Copperbelt, this morning. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba says the accident happened when the bus was being driven from the northern towards the […]
The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia says there is a 90 thousand deficit of housing units for teachers in the ministry of education. PROTUZ General Secretary Kangwa Musenga there is need to come up with a strategy to change the status quo as the current scenario provides for teachers to have standard accommodation. Mr. Musenga […]
Political activist Tenson Manzi has refuted claims that Zambia lacks a strong and credible opposition. In an interview with Mafken News, Mr. Manzi argued that the notion of a weak opposition is a narrative created by the government, which he alleges is intolerant towards opposition groups. He emphasized that this portrayal does not reflect the […]
National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Saboi Imboela has raised concerns that Zambia’s relationship with Western countries could be jeopardized by a recent United Nations Human Rights Council report. Ms Imboela warned that the findings might affect Zambia’s debt restructuring deal and ongoing foreign aid. The UN experts’ report highlights alleged arbitrary arrests and detentions of […]
The Society Business Park, located along Cairo Road in Lusaka, has been declared unsafe for occupancy. The National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has announced the immediate closure of the building and indicated that it may face demolition after further consultations. NAPSA Board Chairperson Shipango Muteto revealed during a media briefing in Lusaka that the closure […]
Lufwanyama District resident Bowas Mukenge has clarified that contrary to earlier reports, his house was not set on fire by a Chinese national. The incident, which resulted in the loss of K50, 000 in cash and household goods valued at K25, 000, was initially reported to the police by Meckson Kikoko on August 14, 2024. […]
