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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Journalists must adhere to set standards – Ngilazi

Zambian Journalists must resolve to continue bringing pride to the profession by adhering to the set standards and ethics. This is because journalists have a duty to viewers, listeners, and readers to keep them well informed in a professional manner. Henry Ngilazi, a Media Consultant and Diplomat said Journalists ought to continue to reflect on […]

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Zambia Ladies Open Golf Tourney set for Nkana

By Mercy Chewe The Zambia Ladies Golf Union (ZLGU) has selected Kitwe’s Nkana Golf Club as the host for the 2022 Zambia Ladies Open. The Zambia Ladies Open will take place from 3rd to 5th June in Kitwe. Zambia Ladies Golf Union president Carol Joynt said 120 players both local and international are expected to participate in […]

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Solwezi Round Table 19 donates desks to St. Mary’s

By CLOZZEN BIKALE The Round Table number 19 of Solwezi has demonstrated has donated desks to St. Mary’s special school in Solwezi. Round table number 19 Chairperson Barnabas N’gambi said the round table group decided to donate 15 desks to St. Mary’s special school in Solwezi at cost of K15,000 to enable the school provide […]

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BY-ELECTIONS CAN REDUCE POST ELECTION INSTABILITY AFTER MAJOR ELECTIONS JUST NEED CONTROL ON CAUSES

GEARS INITIATIVE’s view is that controlled by-elections in an electoral democracy are a necessary undertaking to gauge likely political realignments and changes before a major election. We listened to the President’s views on by-elections during his media interactions recently as he kept his long standing views on the need to do away with the by-elections […]

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Govt challenges trade unions to serve workers better

By Staff Writer  Government has implored trade unions to rise above their differences and divisions in order to serve workers better by ensuring decent terms and conditions of service in work places. Speaking at the labour day commemoration in Mufulira district, Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati said  it is government’s desire and encouragement for […]

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26 Council employees awarded

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Solwezi Municipal Council has awarded 26 of employees for their hard work and dedication to duty. The was part of the 2022 International Labour Day Commemoration to motivate employees to work hard. SMC Assistant Public Relations Manager   Ester Chirwa said the Local Authority appreciates the role human resource play in effective service […]

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Experts endorse DRC’s Tshisekedi visit

By Staff Writer A Foreign Service Institute in Zambia has noted that the New Dawn Government’s foreign policy gives hope as it will increase trade and investment.  Rhoma Institute of Foreign Relations Executive Director Cornelius Lengwe says the Official Visit by the Democratic Republic of Congo – DRC President Félix Tshisekedi is important in promoting […]

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Former PS Ministry of High Education nabbed for corruption

By Staff Writer The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Higher Education Owen Mugemenzulu for corrupt practices involving over $33million. Mr Mugemezulu 52, of Lusaka has been arrested and charged with one count of wilful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure relating to procurement contrary. The arrest is […]

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