By Anthony Chomba The Zambia Institute of Environmental Health (ZIEH) president Dr. Titus Haankonde has bemoaned that preventive health services in Zambia are underfunded. Dr. Haankonde says despite being cost effective and essential for mitigating disease outbreaks in the country, funding towards preventive health services still remains low. Speaking during the Environmental Health Practitioners […]
By Staff Reporter A nongovernmental organisation Future Preneurs Zambia has emphasized the need for local authorities to prioritise beneficiaries of the Constituency Development Fund CDF skills bursaries in the allocation of grants and loans for the year 2025. Organisation Executive Director Martine Kampamba says beneficiaries of the CDF skills bursaries find it a challenge […]
By Comfort Nthala The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has criticized the recent K500 salary increment for teachers, describing it as a mockery and insufficient given the current economic challenges. In an interview with Mafken News, NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa expressed his disappointment over the increase, which will take effect […]
By Comfort Nthala Political activist in the Diaspora Charles Kakula has accused Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu, of undermining the role of Interpol in the arrest of fugitive Petauke Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Jay Banda. Recently during a press briefing on Wednesday, Mr Mwiimbu revealed that Banda was arrested earlier this […]
By Comfort Nthala Mufulira Mayor Tanaeli Kamanga has clarified that while the Mufulira roundabout may appear complete, additional safety measures are still required before it can be fully operational. In an exclusive interview with Mafken News, Mr. Kamanga explained that a recent risk assessment revealed key safety concerns that need addressing. He emphasized the importance […]
President Hakainde Hichilema welcomed renowned American actor, television host, author, and entrepreneur Steve Harvey to State House yesterday. Their meeting centered on strategies to elevate Zambia’s tourism industry by harnessing Mr. Harvey’s extensive global influence and connections, particularly among African American travelers. President Hichilema underscored the immense opportunities for collaboration to position Zambia as a […]
By Staff Reporter Bus drivers at Lusaka’s intercity bus terminus have boycotted as a way of challenging the decision by the Road transport and Safety Agency RTSA to suspend Juldan motorways operating Licence. Last week, RTSA suspended Juldan’s licence following conclusive investigations into the crash involving a South Africa Juldan bound bus on the 15th […]
By Respite Kaoma The Zambia Police Service Inspector General, Graphel Musamba, has confirmed the arrest of Petauke MP Emmanuel Jay Banda in Harare, Zimbabwe. In a statement issued to Mafken News, Mr Musamba revealed that on November 19, 2024, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Harare Deputy Officer in Charge, Timothy Chimutanga, informed the Lusaka office […]
By Anthony Chomba Government through the ministry of finance and National planning is in the process of unlocking the payments of debt owed to the University of Zambia Lecturers. This development has been announced by Labour Minister Brenda Tambatama during the University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers Union (UNZALARU) 7th Quadrennial Conference in Lusaka. […]
By Respite Kaoma Kitwe City Council has taken decisive action to close and suspend operations at G&G Bakery, located on Jumbo Drive in Riverside, following a series of inspections that revealed gross violations of Public Health and Safety Standards. KCC Public Relations Manager Mwaka Nakweti says an initial inspection conducted on 8 October 2024 uncovered […]
