Maiteneke Market in Mansa District

Emilious Namuyamba
31 Aug 2025
Business

Maiteneke is a market and residential area within Mansa District, Zambia. It is a well-known part of the town, situated along the Mansa-Chembe Road.

Key features of Maiteneke:

Maiteneke Market: This is a major local market known for selling local produce and food items.

Central location: It is a busy hub, with a designated rank for motorbike taxis (a common mode of transport).

Community services: The area has a police post that serves the local community.

Residential area: Maiteneke is also home to a residential community, with property sales often advertised in the area.

Recent events:

Fire at the market: In June 2025, the Mansa Municipal Council Fire Department responded to a fire at Maiteneke Market to contain the blaze.

Motorbike riders' riot: In August 2025, the Maiteneke area was the site of a protest by motorbike taxi riders over the impounding of their bikes. The event involved the blocking of a road and was controlled by police with support from the Zambia National Service and the Army.