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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Govt committed to address development challenges

The Zambian Government says it is committed to addressing development challenges at national level and building momentum to ensure the realisation of national aspirations and the Sustainable Development Goals. Ministry of Finance and National Planning Acting Permanent Secretary,  Ms. Lois Mulube said this when she delivered Zambia’s General Debate statement at the High Level Political […]

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Zambia Keen To Emulate UAE Development Path-HH

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says Zambia is keen to learn how countries like the United Arab Emirates -UAE-have fast tracked economic development. The President says the UAE has recorded massive growth in the past years using available resources which government wants to learn. Speaking when he met UAE Minister of State Sheikh SHAKBOOT NAHYAN AL NAHYAN […]

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DPH TOURS KANSANSHI MINE PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES

Solwezi Municipal Council Director Public Health (DPH) Mr Felix Buleke yesterday undertook a familiarisation tour of Kansanshi Mining Plc in order to gain comprehensive understanding of the Mine’s public health and environmental activities and programs. The tour commenced with an highlight on how waste is managed by the Mine. Thereafter, visits were made to the […]

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NDOLA’S KAMBA WARD COUNCILOR SPEAKS DEVELOPMENT

Ndola’s UPND Kamba Ward Councilor Bernard Chama says he remains committed to fulfilling all his campaign promises made prior to his election in August 2021. After conducting a door to door programme to appreciate the challenge said so far he was happy with the construction of a market shelter and ablution block at Tambalale Market […]

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Solwezi Municipal Council Participate at Careers fair

Solwezi Municipal Council (SMC) today exhibited at an event dubbed “Further Education and Careers Fair” organized by Sentinel Kabitaka School. The Careers Fair that was held at Sentinel Kabitaka School was aimed at enlightening students on the various career options and opportunities available after completion of Secondary school. The Fair was a perfect networking opportunity […]

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Police Officer charged for failing to secure a gun

By Staff Writer Police at woodlands police station have formally arrested and charged Constable Emmanuel Mukande 37, of Para-military Battalion for the offence of failing to secure a firearm. The offence he committed whilst on duty performing escort on cash in transit. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said this occurred on Saturday July 15, 2023 at […]

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PUPILS RETRIEVED FROM LUNDAZI DAM

Two male bodies which were retrieved from Lundazi dam two weeks ago, have been identified as pupils at Lundazi Boarding School. Eastern Province Police Commissioner, Limpo Liywalii and Lundazi District Education Board Secretary (DEBS), Chiza Mtonga, have confirmed the identity of the deceased to ZANIS in Lundazi. Mr Liywalii has identified the pupils as Jonathan […]

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Kitwe woman raped

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-34- year old Kitwe based business woman has been raped by two unknown persons. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba says the victim identified as Juliet Ngoshi was cornered by four men on her way from Chisokone market where she was. He said that Juliet then ran into a nearby house but […]

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