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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

ZAF Officers die in a plan crash

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Two Zambia Air Force (ZAF) officers have died in a plane crash in Livingstone. ZAF Director Public Relations & Foreign Liaison Lieutenant Colonel Hellen Chota confirmed in a statement that ZAF recorded an air crash at 11:00 hours involving the SF-260 TW light trainer aircraft. Lt Col Chota identified the deceased as […]

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MoF engages energy investors at 2022 expo

By Staff Writer The Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane has engaged with some prospective investors that have shown interest in the Zambian energy sector at the 2022 Expo in Dubai. Mr Musokotwane who was accompanied by the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga visited the Zambian Pavilion at the Expo, […]

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Nchanga Rangers stay fourth

By Mercy Chewe Promotion contenders Nchanga Rangers have maintained fourth position in Division One with five matches remaining before the season ends. Nchanga over the weekend drew goalless with Kitwe United at home in Chingola. Brave have 47 points, just one ahead of fifth placed Mighty Mufulira Wanderers, as at Week 29. Nchanga must avoid […]

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IDC/ZCCM-HI should run black mountain

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Youth Arthur Teleshi says that Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) should start running the black mountain as a proper mine with all mining safety regulations in place. Mr Teleshi said that the way the black mountain is being handled, is not sustainable as the […]

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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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