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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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