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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

My Home Town developmental programmes cheer Choma residents

A Choma based Non-governmental organisation, the VOICE, has commended Mr James Ndambo, the founder and chairman of My Home Town organisation for many developmental activities that are changing the face of Choma, the capital of Southern province. VOICE executive director Faith Siatubotu said in an interview that My Home Town as an organisation has demonstrated […]

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CEJ COMMENDS GOV’T FOR APPROVING FORESTS BILL, 2022

Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has commended Cabinet for approving in principle, the introduction of a Bill in Parliament to amend the Forests Act No. 4 of 2015. CEJ Head of Research Freeman Mubanga says it is important to note that the Bill will provide for stiffer penalties, strengthen enforcement mechanisms and establish procedures for […]

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IG warns against abuse of social media

By Staff Writer The Zambia Police Service has warned members of the public using any electronic gadget to desist from the behavior of abusing social media platforms. Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba said the police shall not relent from arresting or dealing sternly with any perpetrators of such offences in accordance with the law. […]

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FIA demands full disclosure of IMF deal

By Staff Writer Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA) Zambia National Coordinator Daisy Mwilima has demanded for the full disclosure of the IMF programme to give citizens an opportunity to scrutinize it. Ms Mwilima, who was part of the Civil Society Organization delegation that met with the IMF deputy managing Director, Ms Antoinette Monsio Sayeh on Wednesday […]

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5 dangerous criminals nabbed in N/Western

By Staff Writer Police in Western Province have arrested five suspected criminals and recovered one AK 47 Rifle in connection with the murder cases that have rocked Mitete District in the recent past. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the suspects were apprehended after Police conducted a raid in the District with the help of the […]

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Miguel Chaiwa lands big move to Europe

By Mercy Chewe Swiss club Young Boys have announced the signing of Zambian youngster Miguel Chaiwa from Lusaka outfit FC Shamuel on a five year contract. Young Boys on Tuesday confirmed Chaiwa’s signing in a facebook post. “YB has signed Zambian national player Miguel Chaiwa for the next five years,” the club said in a […]

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Relatives demand justice for theater death

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Relatives of the late Christin Nkonde aged 39 who died while giving birth are demanding answers from Solwezi General Hospital and provincial health office on what the cause of death was. Last week Friday June, 10, 2022 the said Christin Nkonde allegedly died in theater when she was taken to give birth […]

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Witchdoctor on the run for rape

By MAMBO MWEEMBA A Witch doctor only known as Singogo from Isoka in Muchinga province is on the run after he allegedly raped a 45-year-old woman of Chinsali district who he lured to a guest house. The witch doctor is believed to have promised to help the woman reclaim her lost merchandise after she went […]

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