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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Solwezi Diocese Bishop calls for humanity

CLOZZEN BIKALE The Catholic Diocese of Solwezi joined the rest of the world in cerebrating triumphantly entry of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday with a call to serve humanity.  Solwezi Diocese Bishop Charles Kasonde says Christian’s should have the heart to serve and not to betray and destroy human beings. His Lordship Bishop Kasonde […]

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Ban Tobacco sales near schools – ZATC

By Staff Writer The Zambian Alliance for Tobacco Control (ZATC) has appealed to Government to ban advertising and selling of tobacco products near school premises. ZATC Vice President Aaron Chansa said displaying of tobacco products at points of sale near schools constitutes, in itself, advertising and promotion of the products to school-going children. Mr Chansa […]

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Zambia selected to pilot technological assessgment

Zambia has been selected among three pilot countries in Sub-Sahara Africa for the implementation of a technology assessment project in the energy and agriculture sectors using science, technology and innovation as a catalyst, Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati has revealed. Speaking at a press briefing Mr Mutati said the selection was done under the […]

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Join hands to develop Mushindamo Council

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Mushindamo Town Council Chairperson Peter illunga says Government has tasked the Local Authority to preside over Development and service delivery in the district. Mr illunga said government has responded to Many Development needs of the people hence the need for stakeholders to work as a team and deliver the services. He has […]

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Zesco cable vandals irk Sekela Councillor

Sekela Ward Councillor Richard Kabwe expressed his dismay at the youth’s involvement in vandalizing Zesco power lines in his ward. Mr Kabwe said vandalism of Zesco power cables is a national sabotage and a drawback to Government efforts to ensure effective supply of electricity. He was speaking when he inspected a site in his ward […]

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KCM liquidator re-arrested

By Staff Writer The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) has re-arrested former Konkola Copper Mines Provisional Liquidator Milingo Lungu for theft and money laundering activities contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Mr Milingo Lungu 43, of Plot No. 22763 Mulungushi Road, Roma in Lusaka has been re-arrested for theft […]

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Insensitive Leaders, Citizens must take charge

By Steve Mark Misori from Kenya AFRICAN leadership continues to mock, demean and embarrass the voters who queue and brave the morning cold and the scorching sun to cast their votes for need of effective and efficient service delivery. These aspirants turned leaders come as angels and saints and once they have secured their political […]

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