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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Over 33,000 people living with HIV in Solwezi

By CLOZZEN BIKALE North Western Provincial Minister Robert Liefu says that 33,332 persons are living with HIV/AIDS in Solwezi. Mr Liefu also said those are enrolled on ART lifesaving drug. He said that there are some factors which are not thought of but they breed inequalities including lack of standardized HIV high impact intervention monitoring system. […]

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Police, Media relations should improve- Bloggers

By Ireen Mulenga Bloggers of Zambia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Mulonga has called for enhanced collaboration between Journalists and the Zambia police service in order to contribute to the development of democracy in the country. Speaking during the Copperbelt Media Dialogue Forum held at Sherbourne Hotel in Kitwe, Mr Mulonga said there is need […]

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Over 24,000 living with HIV in Chingola

By Ireen Mulenga Chingola Senior Clinical Care Officer Chaila Siluyele says that 24,535 people are living with HIV/AIDS and are on treatment. Mr Siluyele said the number is out of the total population of 320,000 for Chingola. He said the HIV positivity rate is at 10 percent in the district, which he said was not […]

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Indian Businessman robbed in Chingola

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Chingola are looking for Five unknown Armed criminals who stole undisclosed amount of money from the Director of NR hardware and supplies of Kasumbalesa Border. The criminals who were armed with 4 pistols and an AK47 also went on to robby a-40- year-old woman of her motor vehicle, a Toyota […]

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Konkola Blades hold Nkana

By Mercy Chewe Konkola Blades have started life after firing coach Levy “Chubby” Chabala with a 1-1 home draw against Nkana at Konkola Stadium in Chililabombwe. Konkola on Monday fired Chabala together with his assistant Lewingtone Mujembe after a string of poor results. The Chililabombwe club on Wednesday gave away a first half lead to […]

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Chinese National nabbed for sexual defilement

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have charged and arrested a Chinese National for alleged sexual defilement and the aunt to the victim for Conspiracy to Defilement  This follows a video that was making rounds on social media showing the victim narrating how she was sexually abused by the Chinese national. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga […]

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3 armed criminals gunned down

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have gunned down three armed criminals who staged an aggravated robbery targeted at a named company in Lusaka’s ten miles area. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said police conducted an intelligence led operation and managed to forestall an aggravated robbery targeted at a named company in Lusaka’s ten miles area. Mr Hamoonga […]

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