Blog Post

The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Katanga warns political players

Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga has warned political players not to dare the police by defying Covid-19 protocols. Ms Katanga said Police will not tolerate being dared by political parties who want to go against the health authorities’ advice by holding political rallies. The Deputy IG was speaking in Kawambwa Constituency where she […]

Read More

Govt set to review CSE framework

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has established a Multi Ministerial Committee to review the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) framework. The Committee is made up of Permanent Secretaries from the Ministries of Gender, Chiefs and Traditional Affairs, Religious Affairs and General Education. The Committee Chairperson Jobbicks Kalumba said the Team will be receiving submissions from the public […]

Read More

Boxing fraternity goes to the polls tomorrow

By CHINOYI CHIPULU The boxing fraternity will tomorrow go for polls to elect new office bears with incumbent president Kennedy Mubita facing stiff competition from his deputy Dan Chiteule for the top job. Zambia Boxing Federation (ZBF) president Mubita has come and scrutiny from stakeholders for his leadership style and many other issues during his […]

Read More

Don’t use emotions when voting-Rainbow Party

By IREEN MULENGA Rainbow Party has called on all the electorate not to use emotions when casting their votes in this year’s general election. Rainbow Party National Spokesman Humphrey Kabwe said that there is need for all the voters to vote prudently so that they don’t bring in a waste  government. “We challenge the electorate […]

Read More

Local Govt PS commends Chingola Council

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Local Government Permanent Sectary Matthew Ngulube has applauded Chingola Municipal for the construction of market shelters in the district. Mr Ngulube has also encouraged other Councils to emulate Chingola Council to put CDF to good use of infrastructure development. He said he was impressed to note that local contractors have built the […]

Read More

Increase electoral content Media told

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga, has urged the media to increase the range of electoral content in their coverage. Mr Malupenga said the media should also focus on issue-based electoral agenda in the election coverage and coverage of voices of ordinary people. He has reminded the […]

Read More