By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nineteen Zambians have been deported from Namibia for committing various offences contrary to Namibia’s Laws. Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said that the Office at Katima-Mulilo Border Control received 19 Zambians removed from Namibia by that country’s authorities. Mr Nshinka said that the group of men aged between 20 and 45 […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have arrested five suspects who were seen proposing violence whilst brandishing offensive weapons in a video which went viral on social media. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has identified them as Justine Chanda, Joseph Besa, James Sikalumbi, Joseph Chanda and Kassim Lungu. Ms Katongo said they were picked up in […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE People’s Alliance for Change says price comparisons amongst countries in Central and southern Africa by the Patriotic Front has exposed the level of reasoning and brains behind Zambia’s economic status. PAC Secretary General Gerald Mulao said it is sad that this can be the only campaign message the PF has for the […]
Dear Editor We the Chimute Kabundi Mining cooperative in Serenje is appealing to the president of Zambia Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu to help us to resolve the issue between the cooperative and Former Serenje Member of Parliament Philip Cosamu over the cooperative manganese mine. As members of the cooperative we want the president to help […]
The Ndola City Council has recorded an increase in the number of burial permits issued with June 2021 reporting the highest number of burials. Public Relations Manager Rebecca Mushota says in June this year, Ndola City Council issued 383 burial permits, which is the highest number of burial permits in a month for the period […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Tax Platform say that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a key component of global economic integration and private external finance for developing countries. Private Sector Enhancement Expert Ellen Makinishi says that not only does FDI add to investible resources and capital formation, but also promotes the transfer of production technology, […]
By IREEN MULENGA Chipolopolo Patron Pastor Peter Makembo has commended the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) for giving Chipolopolo coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic an exit door. Speaking in an interview with The Independent Observer Makembo said that Zambia is a powerful house and as defending champions with an expertriet coach on the bench, there are […]
To be eligible for election, each candidate aspiring for public office should score 5 on the 0 – 5 electability scale below: 1. Provide quality health services to all without systematic segregation. At present, UTH and I suppose other hospitals have Fee Paying Sections accessible mostly to the opulent. The same services rendered in the […]
By Staff Writer Government says the debt swap will provide significant relief to public service workers who are highly indebted and yet their capacity to service the loans is compromised. Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga said Government is convinced that the debt swap will take away the pressure civil servants have had […]
BY CHINOYI CHIPULU Chipolopolo striker Roger Kola has left Super Division Zanaco to join Tanzanian side Azam. Kola has signed a two-year deal with Azam which will run up to 2023. Azam confirmed the capture of Kola in a posting on their Facebook Page. “We are happy to inform you that we have signed a […]
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