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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Update stakeholders on $2.2m for NAP Process- CEJ

By Staff Writer Centre for Environment Justice- CEJ has urged Government to update stakeholders on the current status of the National Adaptation Plan- NAP process. CEJ Head of Programmes Ricky Kalaluka said CEJ is aware that the Zambian Government secured US$2.2 million grant from the Green Climate Fund’s -GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme in […]

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Sewer pipe vandals angers Chingola Mayor

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has appealed to members of the public to desist from vandalising and stealing Mulonga Water Supply sewer pipes in Nyanji area at the eastern sewerage pump station. 850 meters HD pipes where stolen in the early hours of yesterday by unknown criminals. Mr Kang’ombe said that vandalism is […]

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UPND disturbed by honeybee drug distribution

By Staff Writer UPND National Chairperson Stephen Katuka says that the party is disturbed with the reports, learnt through the media that the Zambia medicines and medical supplies (ZAMMSA) distributed some of the drugs from the infamous honeybee scandal. Mr Katuka said that these drugs have until now been under quarantine for failure to comply […]

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Musenga Health post needs upgrade-Chipoka

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga says that there is urgent need to upgrade Musenga health post to a clinic. Mr Chipoka said that the health post does not operate 24/7 which is a challenge to the residents especially pregnant women in the area. He also said that Musenga health post is […]

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African football stays in focus

Although the Africa Cup of Nations is over, African football remains in the focus this weekend as the first match day of the group stage of the continental competitions takes place.  The jewel in the crown, is, of course, the CAF Champions League and the draw for the groups brought together some of the continent’s […]

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TopStar, ZNBC partner to televise the fight between Catherine and Kudakwashe

TopStar Communications has announced its partnership with Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions and Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), to televise the Super Bantamweight title fight between Catherine Phiri of Zambia and Kudakwashe Chiwedere of Zimbabwe on February 26 at Government Complex in Lusaka. TopStar Chief Executive Officer John Zhuang says the Public Signal Distributor is pleased […]

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