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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Konkola Copper Mines: A Beacon of Hope for Zambia’s Economic Revival

By Staff Writter The reopening of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Zambia’s largest integrated copper producer, under the stewardship of Vedanta Resources Plc, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s mining sector. This development brings renewed optimism to the business community, job seekers, and local entrepreneurs, particularly in the Copperbelt region. Located in Chililabombwe, approximately 26 […]

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GSMA Calls for Policy Reforms to Create Economic Value by Closing Zambia’s Digital Divide

Driving Zambia’s Digital Transformation: Unlocking Economic Growth and Empowering Communities The GSMA has launched the Driving Digitalization of the Economy in Zambia: Leveraging Policy Reforms Report, outlining how digital transformation can accelerate Zambia’s social and economic growth and create new opportunities for millions of people. The report focuses on the role of digitalisation in supporting […]

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Chingola Mayor slams illegal graveyard, sewer construction

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has strongly condemned residents of Lulamba Extension for building structures in the Muslim graveyard, issuing a stern warning to cease construction immediately. Those found building in the graveyard will have their structures demolished . Mayor Kangombe emphasized that desecrating fresh graveyards by building houses on them is unacceptable […]

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Abducted Chingola Boys Reunited with Families After Dramatic Rescue

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Abducted Chingola Boys Reunited with Families After Dramatic RescueThe four boys reported missing from Chingola’s Kapisha Township have been safely returned and reunited with their families. They were found in Kalulushi, where they were taken to herd cattle without their families’ knowledge. Last week, police arrested two individuals, Deborah Sinyangwe, 28, and […]

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Woman Found Dead in Boyfriend’s House in Chingola

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-26-year-old woman, Florence Mwandila, was discovered dead in unknown circumstances at her boyfriend James Banda’s residence in Chingola’s Kapisha Township. Mwandila’s brother received a tip-off from a local resident, bana clevant, about her death. Upon arrival at the scene, they found the door open and Mwandila’s decomposed body on the bed. Neighbor […]

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