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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

KCM committed to paying suppliers- CEO

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has said that it is committed to resolving the suppliers payments delays. KCM Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Deshnee Naidoo confirms the payment delays that are currently being experienced by its suppliers. Ms Naido said the company is aware of the impact these delayed payments have on their businesses and dependents hence […]

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Chingola Council Netball team scoops 2nd position

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chiwenzi Netball Club, the team being sponsored by Chingola Municipal Council has come out second at the just ended Farmers’ Day netball Tournament that was held in Kitwe. The team has been outstanding on the Copperbelt consistently winning and out of the 15 participating teams at the tournament Chiwenzi came out second. […]

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Turkeys National Assembly calls for institution-to-institution cooperation

Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Turkey, Binali Yildirim has called for institution-to-institution cooperation with the National Assembly of Zambia to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Mr Yildirim said he was looking forward to undertaking reciprocal visits with his Zambian counterpart, Dr Patrick Matibini to share experiences and best […]

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Kudos Nchanga Law maker over KCM

Dear Editor I write with excitement to comment Nchanga Constituency MP Honorable Chali Chilombo for being equal to the task of changing the livelihood of Chingola residents. His bold intention to pass a motion of no confidence on KCM when Parliament resumes sitting is commendable and should be supported by all well meaning parliamentarians. Chingola […]

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Zambian businessman shot dead in South Africa

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 54 years old Zambian national has been shot dead in Germiston, South Africa by unknown people. A man identified as Kenneth Sikopo, a businessman based in Germiston, was shot seven times by two assailants around 20 hours local time last week. According to the information made available to the Zambian Mission […]

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Conduct financial audit on KCM- Mwenya Musenge

By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urge government to immediately institute a committee of experts to   conduct a financial audit at Konkola Copper Mines KCM. According to statement made available to the media today,NDC Secretary General Mwenya Musenge stated that revelations by Tianjin Maolian Science and Technology company limited that KCM has […]

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LCC closes 12 bars, apprehends 10 underage patrons

Lusaka City Council (LCC) has closed down 12 bars and apprehends 10 suspected underage age patrons over the weekend. The combined team of Lusaka City Council (LCC) Public Health Inspectors, Council Police and State Police conducted the operation. This was done during an operation conducted in Emmasdale (Devil Street) and Garden Compounds. The operation meant […]

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