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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

ZESCO warns against staff recruitment impersonators

By IREEN MULENGA Zesco says some unscrupulous people purporting to be Zesco employees are stealing money from people in exchange for employment. And Zesco Public Relations Manager Hazel Zulu says the company has warned the public against these people purporting to be employees of Zesco soliciting money from unsuspecting members of the public. Ms Zulu […]

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Investors should be diplomatic with their words

By IREEN MULENGA Business analyst Kelvin Chisanga has called on foreign investors to be diplomatic in their words and ensure they do not cross boundaries. Reacting to sentiments made by a Chinese investor who is also CEO of Wonderful Group of companies Zambia, where he stated that Zambians are content with little things, they have. […]

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Unifi Zambia donates 0xygen concentrators to UTH

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Unifi Zambia has donated oxygen concentrators valued at K164,000 to the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka. As a financial institution that is committed to making life easier for the communities it serves, Unifi Zambia has joined efforts to mitigate the alarming rise in the COVID-19 cases and deaths in the country. Medical […]

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Political Parties to sign a peace pledge

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Political parties contesting the 2021 General Election directly or indirectly are set to sign a peace pledge as part of efforts to reaffirm their commitment to peaceful campaigns and upholding peace before, during and after elections. Speaking ahead of the peace pledge signing ceremony, ZCID Board Chairperson Jackson Silavwe was optimism that […]

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FAZ General Secretary resume duties

By IREEN MULENGA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says that the administrative leave for the General Secretary Adrian Kashala has come to an end. The SG was sent on leave last month following circular detailing decisions issued by the secretariat over Nkana’s complaint on Young Green Eagles, alleged use of an ineligible player, suspension […]

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Voting UPND will deliver meaningful national socio-economic development

Choma Central Constituency Candidate Cornelius Mweetwa and Council Mayoral candidate Javen Simoloka says only voting on the UPND symbol will deliver meaningful national socio-economic development for the country. Mr Mweetwa said the country has undergone too many economic and governance challenges that can only be addressed by the UPND government and its leadership. Mr Mweetwa […]

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145 travel agents trained to market Zambia’s tourism

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Brazil’s Premier Tourismo Club, in partnership with Africa Nova and Mailnews Tourismo have trained about 145 Travel Agents to market Zambia’s tourism sector in South America. The Brazilian Travel Agents took part in a virtual seminar organized by the Premier Tourismo Club before they undertake the task of marketing and promoting Zambia’s […]

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Zesco signs Edward Lungu

CHINOYI CHIPULU Super Division Champions Zesco United has strengthened their squad with the signing of midfielder Edward Lungu from Kitwe United. The Ndola giants announced the capture of Lungu in a statement issued by club media and public relations officer Desmond Katongo. Lungu has penned a three-year contract with the Super Division champions. “The club is […]

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RUBiS energy launches Castro branded lubricants

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Barely three months after announcing their presence on the Zambian market, RUBiS Energy Zambia have launched Castro branded lubricants which will be available at their service stations across the country. RUBiS launched its operations in Zambia in May this year, after successfully acquiring Kobil and Samfuel Service Stations. The new lubricant is […]

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