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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Police Officer appeal in court for murder

A police officer and two police reserves from Itezhi Tezhi district in Southern Province are in court for allegedly murdering a suspect. Details of the crime are that the three allegedly murdered Chinyama Kayombo on April 9 in Itezhi Tezhi district of Southern Province. When the trio appeared before Court, Magistrates Mugala Chalwe explained the […]

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Status Hi-Tech celebrates it’s 24th Anniversary

Today marks 24th Anniversary of our vibrant company Status Hi-Tech Zambia. Founded on September 2, 1998 by Mr. John A Zgambo and Associates, the company has grown to become the flagship of the Safety industry in Zambia. Innovation, hard work, resilience have been the key drivers of our growth. As we look forward to our […]

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Women important in decision making

By ALICE NACHILEMBEThe Zambia National Women’s Lobby says there is need to encourage women to take part in Governance process and to participate in decision making process.  ZNWL Executive Director Juliet Chibuta said that women participation in Governance and decision making is important to the national development. Speaking at a consultative engagement meeting with decision […]

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Census Enumerator beaten on duty

 By Staff WriterPolice in Lusaka Have Charged and arrested-a-69-year-old man of Kalundu for beating a census enumerator who was conducting duties at his house. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that the Juvenile Enumerator who is 18 years, was conducting his duties in Kalundu Township, he reached at Mathews Simbele (suspect) residence, he started conducting the […]

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Man jailed 2 years for theft of Mulonga Water property

By Staff WriterA 25-year-old man of Chingola has been sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labour for stealing and vandalizing Mulonga Water supply and Sanitation Company (MWSC) properties.  Appearing before Magistrate Steven Mabona was Sunday Mulwanda of Mushishima Township who was charged for vandalism and thefts of MWSC properties worth K2000 from a newly […]

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Shepolopolo beat Namibia at COSAFA

By Mercy Chewe The Zambia Women National Team on Thursday kicked off the 2022 COSAFA Women’s Championship with a 2-0 win over Namibia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in South Africa. Zambia captain Barbra Banda registered a brace in the Group B match and was voted player of the match by COSAFA. Striker Banda’s […]

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NTH gets 6 million for infrastructure renovations 

Government has released six million Kwacha to Ndola Teaching Hospital on the Copperbelt for infrastructure rehabilitation. Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo disclosed to ZANIS that the funds will go towards the rehabilitation of critical areas at Ndola Teaching Hospital. Mr Matambo said government desires to improve the provision of quality health care services hence the […]

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Church burying 8 measles victims at night shocks FDI

Secret burial of 8 measles victims at night by Zion Church in Sinazongwe District, Southern Province, has shocked Family Development Initiatives (FDI). Zambia Daily Mail newspaper yesterday reported that about 10 people had died from suspected measles while several others were battling with the disease following an outbreak in Sinazongwe District after a group of […]

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Former Mungwi DC nabbed for money laundering

By Staff WriterThe Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) has arrested former Mungwi District Commissioner for Obtaining Money by False Pretences. Kaniki Daniel Bwalya 65, of Plot No. F4502 Lukulu North in Kasama District, has been arrested for obtaining over K240, 000.00 from a named company as rentals for a […]

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