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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Chipolopolo call-up thrills Lameck Banda

By Mercy Chewe Chipolopolo forward Lameck Banda is excited to feature in Zambia’s friendly matches against Congo and Benin. Banda, who plays for Israeli side Maccabi Petah Tikva, Banda played 90 minutes in Zambia’s 3-1 win over Congo Brazzaville. He also featured in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Benin. Banda has told FAZ Media that he […]

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Saved Dream life worried by increased suicides

The recent spate of suicides in the Country has troubled the Saved Dreamlife foundation ( SDF). Executive Director Susan Chapala said her organization promotes mental health in Zambia and campaigns against suicides hence the that the nation has in the recent past witnessed incidences of suicide even among childrens. Ms Chapala said the information on […]

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Kansanshi partners with TEVETA for skills training

By CLOZZEN BIKALE First Quantum Minerals through Kansanshi Mining has partnered with TEVETA to sponsor a fundraising golf tournament to raise funds for participants taking part in the World Skills Africa Competition later this month. World Skills is a global movement that raises the profile and recognition of skilled people, to show how important skills […]

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N/Western Chamber of Commerce calls investment in Infrustrucure

By CLOZZEN BIKALE North Western chamber of commerce and industry President Mukumbi Kafuta has called on investors to invest in infrastructure Development in Zambezi and Kabompo to Foster economic development. Mr Kafuta said North Western province has the potential for tourism in Zambezi, Kabompo, Chavuma and Mwinilunga districts which requires proper infrastructure Development such as […]

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Environment Justice calls for efforts to curb charcoal

Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has urged Government  to promote community private partnerships in forest resource management to curb unsustainable charcoal production and encroachments in forest areas. CEJ Head of Programmes Ricky Kalaluka said that Government should promote community private partnerships agenda in order to leverage financial resources for private sector investments in community forestry. […]

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Nkana Golf Club hails Junior Golfers

By Mercy Chewe Kitwe’s Nkana Golf Club is excited that seven junior golfers at its Academy have been selected to represent Zambia at the All-Africa Junior Golf Challenge tournament in Egypt this month-end. The boys and girls, drawn mostly from Kitwe’s Kandabwe Township, flew out of the country on Thursday, 24th March 2022 for the […]

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Early detection of danger

…a system that has been lacking in many organisations. By Rev Clifford Chisha Most of the fatalities we experience as organisations and individual leaders do give warning signs way before their occurrence. Both lack of a leader’s early danger detection ability and organisation’s deliberate early danger detection systems have contributed to a lot of fatalities. […]

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Mufumbwe Town Council guided to work with the MPs Office

By CLOZZEN BIKALE The Parliamentary Committee on Local Government Accounts has guided Mufumbwe Town Council to enhance its work relationship with the area Member of Parliament to speed up development and avoid unnecessary bureaucracy. Committee Chairperson Darius Mulunda said Members of Parliament can help to speed up development processes where councils may be constrained. Mr […]

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IG warns Traffic Officers against road-blocks

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba has warned Traffic Police Officers against mounting up snap road Traffic checkpoints across the country as they are till suspended. Mr Kajoba said he has noted with concern that the non-compliance of traffic officers to the earlier directive by government and the Minister of Home […]

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