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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Letter to FAZ: We’re tired of Nkana hooliganism

Dear Editor, I want to speak on behalf of all soccer fans countrywide that we are tired of the violence and hooliganism behaviour by Nkana FC fans. Nkana FC is not the only team in Zambia whereby they can’t accept defeat in any game. I’m appealing to FAZ disciplinary committee to work on this with […]

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Man City return to top with derby win

Manchester City struck an important blow in their pursuit of a second successive Premier League title with a convincing derby victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Pep Guardiola’s side knew anything but a win would leave Liverpool at the top of the table and in charge of their own destiny with only three games […]

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Market Victoria falls for Zambia

Tourism and Arts Minister Charles Banda  has called on Chinese tour operators to promote the Victoria Falls as a Zambian tourist product. Dr Banda says no other country can claim having the falls apart from Zambia and Zimbabwe that share the heritage site. He says some countries in the region are marketing the site as […]

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Barcelona beats Alaves 2-0 to close on La Liga title

Barcelona moved to within touching distance of the La Liga title with a comfortable victory at Alaves. After a goalless first half, midfielder Carles Alena, 21, opened the scoring with a close-range finish following a sweeping attack by the visitors. Barcelona were awarded a penalty soon after following a VAR handball review and Uruguay’s Luis […]

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Zambia film on German television

A film on Zambia went on air this Easter holiday on ZDF, a German public television station.  The 94 minute film featuring German film actors and intended for a German audience is estimated to have been watched by over ten million people. Shot largely in Livingstone, the film highlighted Zambia’s iconic tourist attractions such as […]

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