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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Zamtel CEO resigns

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zamtel Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Mupeta has resigned. Mr Mupeta has separated from the company by mutual agreement with effective December 6th 2021. The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Head Corporate Communication Namakau Mukelabai disclosed the development to the media yesterday. Ms Mukelabai said IDC thanked Mr Mupeta for his work that has […]

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President Hichilema in Malawi

By MAIMBO  MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema has arrived in Malawi for a day’s working visit to engage his counterpart Lazarous Chakwera. And State House Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya says the President Hichilema’s trip is aimed at building and consolidating existing Bilateral Relations with Malawi. Mr Bwalya said the relations is key as they open up and […]

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Muf Magnets win Kopala Basketball League

By Mercy Chewe Mufulira Magnets are celebrating after winning the 2021 Copperbelt Basketball Association Men’s Super League in grand style. Magnets won the League after beating defending champions Lunga Bullets 70-64 in the last game of the season on Saturday in Luanshya. Lunga attempted to defend the league they won in 2019 because the 2020 […]

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Debt restructuring efforts fruitful-HH

President Hakainde Hichilema says debt restructuring efforts are beginning to bear fruit following the signing of the Staff level Agreement with the IMF. President Hichilema said this means that Zambia will now qualify to join the common framework on debt treatment, which will enable the country transparently renegotiate its debt. The President said this will […]

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Victor Mapani appointed new Zesco MD

By Staff Writer The Board of Directors for ZESCO Limited with the approval of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has appointed Victor Mapani as the Managing Director of ZESCO. IDC Head Corporate Communication Namakau Mukelabai said Eng Mapani has extensive experience in the energy sector having worked in various power utilities and quasi government institutions […]

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