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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Hooliganism worry soccer fans body

By Mercy Chewe The Zambia Football Fans Association (ZAFFA) has urged the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) to punish clubs and fans over violent incidents being witnessed during league matches. ZAFFA General Secretary Chawezi Katwizi said his association was saddened by increasing violent conduct among soccer fans. There were pockets of violence during last Saturday’s […]

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Empower people with disabilities

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Former Civic Leader Manase Siwila has urged leaders on the Copperbelt to empower people living with disabilities in their areas. Mr Siwila said in an interview yesterday that people with disabilities are mostly left out and are not given opportunities to fend for themselves therefore they need to be supported financially. “I […]

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CLEO ICE QUEEN’S STAR ON THE RISE IN NEW GLOBAL DEAL

……………………………….First Zambian artist to sign to Def Jam Africa and Johnnie Walker Zambian hip hop star and television & radio presenter, Cleo Ice Queen, has joined the international cast of top African talent signed to Johnnie Walker as a brand ambassador while also signing a deal with Def Jam Records Africa, both bold steps in […]

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Stand-out matches and fairy tale runs

Going into the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire were amongst the favourites. But for one of them, the tournament will come to a premature end on Wednesday as the two powerhouses of African football will face each other in the round of the last 16. The clash between the Pharaohs and Les Éléphants is […]

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NAPSA’S $100M Resort taking shape

The construction of the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort at an estimated cost of $100 million has advanced. Labour and Social Security Permanent Secretary Bornface Nalishiwa who has toured the construction site said he is happy that the works are at 80 percent completion stage. Mr Nalishiwa said he is impressed with […]

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Police should arrest the Kasama thugs and Liswaniso

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Golden Party of Zambia has called on the Zambia Police to arrest the thugs that attacked Kasama District Administrative Officer (DAO), Beauty Namukoko on January21 , 2022. GPZ president Jackson Silavwe also said that the police should arrest the UPND National Youth Chairperson, Gilbert Liswaniso for inciting political violence on political opponents. […]

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Govt condemns attack on Kasama DAO

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government has condemned the barbaric attack of the District Administration Officer in Kasama yesterday. Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda said the act is senseless, inhuman and intolerable. Ms Kasanda was commenting on a video that went viral yesterday, visibly identifiable people are captured mercilessly attacking Kasama DAO, Beauty Namukoko. “I should categorically state […]

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