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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Demolitions of houses at state lodge worries LM

By Staff Writer The Leadership Movement (LM) is concerned with the Demolition of seven houses in Lusaka’s state Lodge area. LM Media Director Tatila Tatila said instead of Government taking action on Politicians occupying illegal land in forest 27, they allow the Demolition of 7 Houses at state lodge.  Mr Tatila said the plight of   […]

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Lusaka woman raped, killed by unknown people

A-27-year-old Lusaka Woman has been raped and murdered by unknown people in Zingalume Township. The body of Rabecca Busumili was found few meters away from her house with her clothes scattered. Some residents found the body around 05:00 hours in the morning. Janet Zulu the aunty to the victim says the victim left home on […]

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World Bank lead remediation loan, bad debt for Zambia

By Staff Writer CSO Lead consortium in Zambia has urged the New Dawn Government to negotiate with World Bank for the cancellation of a loan for Kabwe Lead Remediation under the Zambia Mining and Environmental Remediation and Improvement Project (ZMERIP). CSO Lead Consortium in Zambia Director, Eugene Chibilika said he is not satisfied with the implementation of the […]

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Gov’t committed to end Kabwe lead exposure

The Government says it remains resolute to ensuring a safer Kabwe District, free from lead poisoning.  Kabwe District Commissioner Lennox Shimwamba said Government recently closed mines in Mkushi and Serenje that flouted environmental issues, which is testimony of the New Dawn Government’s political will towards environmental protection. Mr Shimwamba said Government was aware that Kabwe […]

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Efficiency improved at Kasumbalesa border post

Commerce Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga says efficiency at the Kasumbalesa Border Post has improved. Mr Mulenga said the border is now clearing above 700 from 485 trucks per day. He said this has resulted in the clearing of the entire backlog that had accumulated on the Kitwe -Kasumbalesa route. He said Revenue Authorities and […]

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Stakeholders in Chililabombwe urged to discuss housing challenges

By Staff Writer Ministry of Infrastructure Housing and Urban Development has called on Key support players in Chililabombwe District to frequently hold meetings that aim at implementing the matrix of the National Housing Policy (2020-2024) in the district. Speaking during the meeting of disseminating the 2020-2024 National Housing Policy and Implementation document yesterday at Civic […]

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UPND Kwacha constituency youth boss nabbed

By Staff Writer Police on the Copperbelt have apprehended three people among them United Party for National Development member Lingo Nyirenda after they allegedly caused confusion in Kwacha Constituency.Lingo,who is also UPND Kwacha Constituency Youth Chairman has been charged with malicious damage to property. Lingo,46 and two others caused a fracas and in the process […]

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