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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Socialist Party candidate murdered in Chisamba

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Socialist Party candidate for Chisamba Council Chairperson has allegedly been killed and his body burnt by unknown people near Ngweleni Village where he had gone to do some business. Central Province Police Commissioner Chola Katanga said it is suspected that an inflammable substance was used to burn the body after murdering the […]

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Chipoka Mulenga drums up support for HH in Chiwempala

By IREEN MULENGA UPND Alliance Chingola Constituency Parliamentary Candidate Chipoka Mulenga says president Hakainde Hichilema will implement free education policy. Mr Mulenga said he will also enhance good water and sanitation reticulation, housing and modern market shelter at Chiwempala market in Chingola constituency. He said there is need for everyone to support the UPND leader […]

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TI-Z condemns the use of public properties for campaigns

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has condemned the use of public resources during campaign period. TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe said the network through its elections monitors are concerned with the tendency. “Through our network of election monitors that are deployed across the country, we have noted with growing concern the increasing use […]

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MoData partnership with Mazars to Bring World Class Advisory Services to the African Financial Services Industry

Digital and finance solutions specialists, MoData, has partnered with Mazars’ Financial Services Consulting division to help provide clients with sustainable solutions to enhance profitability. The partnership will give MoData clients access to Mazars’ deep expertise in helping financial services organizations manage the profitability of their business through the provision of monitoring tools, diagnostic reviews and […]

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Chililabombwe Council restocks Library

By IREEN MULENGA Chililabombwe Municipal Council has re-stocked its public library with more than 150 books as a way of keeping the library well updated and encourages members of the public to embrace a reading culture. Assistant Public Relations Manager Evelyn Mulenga said that the books purchased range from various categories such as entrepreneurship, agriculture, […]

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Latest court update in ZCCM IH vs Vedanta liquidation proceedings

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has clarified as grossly misleading Vedanta Resources report in relation to the ongoing liquidation process and the impending arbitration between Vedanta and ZCCM-IH. KCM General Manager Corporate Affairs Shapi Shachinda said Vedanta Resources has decided to misrepresent the purport of the Partial Award by the Arbitral Tribunal. Mr Shachinda said the […]

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Will Micho Survive the Chop?

By Mercy Chewe Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic’s days as Chipolopolo coach appear numbered after his team’s embarrassing display at the ongoing COSAFA Cup in South Africa. A social media campaign has already heightened to have Micho fired by FAZ. The Serb was hired 18 months ago with the task of reviving the dwindling performance of the […]

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Jumulo starts Division One play-offs with victory

By Mercy Chewe Copperbelt champions Jumulo have kicked off the FAZ National Division One play-offs with a big win over Young Raiders in their Group A opening match. Jumulo thrashed Raiders 3-0 at Margaret Mwanakatwe Stadium in Lusaka to top Group A on three points. Kunda Mazinga, Tito Ndoli and Kalu Banda scored the goals for […]

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Mutapa leaves Power Dynamos

By Mercy Chewe Power Dynamos have confirmed the exit of Coach Perry Mutapa on mutual consent just two months after sending him on forced leave. Mutapa’s two year contract at Arthur Davies was due to expire in November this year. The club said in a statement:“Mutapa and Power have agreed to go on mutual separation […]

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