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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

New technology in media needs new thinking – Siliya

Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Dora Siliya says new technology has created a convergence which has disrupted traditional media. Ms Siliya notes that this calls for new ways of thinking and serious investments in the sector. Speaking at the 4th Forum on China-Africa media cooperation in Beijing yesterday, Ms Siliya who is also Chief Government […]

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9 Mayoral candidates successfully filled in nominations

Nine candidates have successfully filed in nomination papers for the Lusaka Mayoral by-election. The Elections set for 26th July 2018. Returning Officer, Alex Mwansa has confirmed that all the nine nomination papers have been declared valid. Mr Mwansa has named the successful candidates as PF’s Miles Sampa, UPND’s Chileshe Kangwa, NDC’s Saboi Imboela, Savior Chishimba […]

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Defend yourselves when attacked- HH

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has told his members to defend themselves when attacked in this coming Mayoral By-elections. Mr Hichileme said that this is not time to be cry babies because even babies grow. He has told the youths to protect both the voters and the votes as responsible citizens to help the police to maintain […]

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Petersen Zagaze joins Lusakas mayoral race

By JOHN SAKALA The Munyaule star Petersen whose real name is Mukubesa Mundia has filed in as Lusaka mayoral candidate on People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) ticket. Pertersen the Zamtel Brand Ambassador filled in his nomination at  Lusaka’s Nakatindi Hall at the Civic Centre to join fellow musician Saboi Imboela who is contesting on the National Democratic […]

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Chipata District Hospital commissioned

President Edgar Lungu has officially commissioned Phase 1 of the Chipata District Hospital. The construction of the Hospital has been constructed at a total cost of K10m. Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya said the District Hospital is part of the Edgar Lungu led PF Government’s broad agenda to bring health services closer to the people. Dr […]

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New land policy to curb land problems- Dr Chanda

PF Member of Parliament for Bwana Mkubwa Constituency Jonas Chanda has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to quickly finalize and enforce the land policy. Dr Chanda said that this would address current problems in Land Management. He commended the PF Government for being the first Government to develop a National Land […]

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