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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Govt laid a strong foundation- Frank Bwalya

By IREEN MULENGA Zambia’s High Commissioner to Australia Frank Bwalya says that the Government has laid a strong foundation for Zambia’s prosperity through the massive infrastructure it has built in various sectors of the economy. Mr Bwalya made the remarks when the Divisional Manager for Middle East and Africa at New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign […]

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ZIPS signs an MoU with ZIHRM

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) and Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a framework for recruitment of qualified personnel. The MoU is for respective jobs, workshops, capacity building training and collaborated fund rising activities. ZIPS President Chibwe Mwelwa said that […]

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PROTUZ confirms arrest of 2 officials

By IREEN MULENGA The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) National Executive Committee (NEC) has confirmed the arrest of the two Union officials by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The National Executive Committee says it is saddened to learn the arrest of its top leaders. NEC Director Public Relations and International Affairs Brian Mwila said that […]

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Prisoners allowed to visit families

By ALICE NACHILEMBE President Edgar Lungu has received applause from prisoners for signing a law that empowers inmates to visit their families for two weeks.  The Corrections Service Act through the Commissioner General with advise from the Minister of Home Affairs can allow any inmate to go home for two weeks to visit the family. […]

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Chambishi fire and hire coaches

By Mercy Chewe Chambishi Football Club have fired interim coach Dennis Njapau together with his assistants Christian Mpoya and Elijah Sinkala. Njapau was appointed interim coach after the departure of Israel Mwanza earlier this season. Fourth placed Chambishi have 50 points from 29 matches played in Division One with five matches left in the season. […]

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Beston preaches consistency

By Mercy Chewe Nkana coach Beston Chambeshi wants his team to maintain the new found winning formula as the side battles to avoid relegation in the FAZ Super Division. Kalampa on Tuesday recorded a crucial 2-1 win over Red Arrows away in Lusaka to move up the table to number fifteen on 37 points after […]

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Zanaco Coach on administrative Leave

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Super Division side Zanaco have sent their head coach Chris Kaunda on leave barely 24 hours after the Bankers lost 4-0 to Buildcon at home. The Bankers becomes the sixth club to place their coach on administrative leave this season after Nkana, Power Dynamos, Forest Rangers, Kabwe Warriors and Napsa Stars. Kaunda […]

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Let’s support adopted women- Kapata

  By IREEN MULENGA Patriotic Front Member of the Central Committee Jean Kapata has called on the Women to support women’s who were adopted in the forthcoming elections. Speaking during the National campaign launch, Ms Kapata said that women’s are hardworking and they will deliver. “Women do not bring each other down; let’s support one […]

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