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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

KCC to work with small scale contractors

By Staff writer Kitwe Mayor Mwaya Mpasa, has assured the National Association for Medium and Small Scale Contractors that the local authority is ready to work with them and allow them to bid for projects provided they meet the criteria for the Constituency Development Funds (CDF). Ms Mpasa said, each Constituency has been allocated K25 […]

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High Court criminal sessions opened in Solwezi

The Honourable Chief Justice, of Zambia Justice Dr Mumba Malila, has graced the launch of the Provincial Judge designated in Solwezi where the Resident Judge Justice Derrick Mulenga officially opened High Court criminal sessions in Solwezi district marking commencement of the new legal year. At the same occasion, Chief Justice announced launch of placement of […]

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Leaders Lumwana thump Nchanga

By Mercy Chewe Lumwana Radiants opened a three point lead in Division One after beating Nchanga Rangers 2-0 at home in Lumwana. Striker Josphat Kasusu and Richard Zulu scored late goals that moved Lumwana to 43 points. Nchanga are seventh on the table on 31 points after playing 22 matches. Nchanga are winless in their […]

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Stop disposing garbage carelessly-Chingola Mayor

Chingola Mayor Johnson Kangombe has called on residents to stop disposing off garbage carelessly in the district. Mr Knag’ombe has urged the residents through their Councilors to find designated places in their wards where to throw the garbage so that it becomes easy for the council to collect from one place. He also has advised […]

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Over exploitation of protected areas worries CEJ

Center for Environment Justice (CEJ) Zambia is concerned that protected areas in developing countries are now being over- exploited for financial gains while ignoring the true essence of nature conservancy. CEJ Head of Research Freeman Mubanga said that Climate Change impacts are already proving it difficult for nature conservancy agencies to facilitate the restoration of […]

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Keeper Mapulanga put to rest

By Mercy Chewe Football officials, coaches, players and fans turned up in numbers to witness the burial of former Nkana and Zambia Under-20 goalkeeper Moses Mapulanga. Mapulanga was buried at Kabobo Cemetery in Mazabuka on Sunday. The 29-year old keeper died last Wednesday at Mazabuka General Hospital after an illness. “Our son was truly a […]

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