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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Earnmo Financial Controller convicted

The Lusaka Subordinate court has convicted a South African National who the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) arrested in March 2021 for operating a money circulation scheme. Siphiwe Gewensa 24, and former Financial Controller in EarnMo Holdings Digital Marketing and Advertising Company was arrested for the subject offence which is contrary to the Banking and Financial […]

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In Loving Memories of Emmanuel Mwenda

March 13 marks 6 years since you left to be with the Lord. In loving memories of Emmanuel Mwenda a special brother, son ,uncle and friend. Since you passed away. life just hasn’t been the same. we would move heaven and earth to have you with us again. Time we spent together meant the world […]

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ABSA CUP AND CAF MATCHES TO GO ON

Following the demise of Fourth Republican President Rupiah Banda, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has advised its members to fully observe the mourning period announced by the government. FAZ is grateful that its request to go ahead with the 2022 ABSA quarterfinals and the CAF Confederation Cup has been granted. FAZ General Secretary Adrian […]

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Kuomboka ceremony set for next month

The Kuomboka Ceremony of the Lozi people of Western Province will take place on April 9, 2022. Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) Ngambela Manyando Mukela has announced today at Namuso Kuta in Limulunga Palace for the Litunga of Western Province. The Ngambela said the Kuomboka Ceremony has not been held for the past three years. He […]

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Solwezi DDCC reviews 8NDP

Solwezi Municipal Council has facilitated review of the draft Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) for 2022 2026 by the District Development Coordinating Committee (DDCC) members with the aim of receiving submissions for possible inclusion in the plan. The review meeting was therefore aimed at bringing development interventions closer to the people thus promoting ownership of […]

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Elderly women should be celebrated-Rashida Mulenga

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Former Kalulushi Mayor Rashida Mulenga says elderly women should be celebrated because they are an inspiration to the new generation. Ms Mulenga said elderly women in the communities help in shaping the future of young ones who are growing up in today’s challenging environment. Ms Mulenga who also stood as independent Candidate […]

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Sustainability rest upon empowered women

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Business Woman Mushimbwe Gardner says women have a crucial role to play in achieving gender equality as sustainability rests upon empowered, fulfilled and happy women. Ms Gardner who gave a motivation talk to women during Women’s day celebrations said Women have more influence and power than most people realise or care […]

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Protect women with disabilities from climate impact

Disability Rights Watch (DRW) says the impacts of climate change are hitting hard on women with disabilities.  DRW Director Wamundila Waliuya said the UN theme for 2022 International Women’s Day dubbed “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” is timely as it triggers wider reflection on how women who are at the center of families […]

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