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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

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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Kulamba cancelled for the second time.

The Kulamba Traditional Ceremony which was slated for this August this year has been cancelled due to Covid-19. This is the second time the ceremony is being cancelled since Covid-19 started in Zambia. National Secretary for Chewa Heritage Foundation , Zambia Chapter Raphael Phiri confirmed in an interview. Mr Phiri said Chefo has decided to […]

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PF bouncing back-Nakachinda

The Patriotic Front under President Edgar Chagwa Lungu is bouncing back after the much-anticipated 12th August poll, former Minister has said. Former Legislator, Raphael Nakacinda, affirms President Lungu is retaining power because he has worked for Zambians and all can feel it across the country. And Mr Nakacinda has noted that the behavior exhibited by […]

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President Lungu commended for not closing markets

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambian DNA has commended President Edgar Lungu for not closing markets during the third wave of the Covid 19 pandemic. Zambian DNA Spokesperson Spuki Mulemwa has also salute the President for being consistent in navigating the country out of the Covid 19 pandemic without shutting down major social economic activities. Mr […]

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