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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Govt condemns homosexuality march over the weekend

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says that Government would not condone homosexuality behavior that was perpetrated by a group of people over the weekend. Ms Kasanda described the behavior by a group of people at the weekend who marched at Lusaka’s showground chanting and carrying placards in support of homosexuality as irresponsible. […]

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Zip-BCC hands back Kasumbalesa facilities to Govt

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia Intellectual Property-Border Crossing Corporation  (Zip-BCC) the Concessionaire for the Kasumbalesa Facilities has handed back the Kasumbalesa Facilities to Government (ZRA) after the elapse of the 12 years concession. Speaking at the Handback Ceremony, Minister of Commerce Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga who is also the Acting Minister of Finance and National […]

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Sistah Sistah foundation co-founder nabbed

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have charged and arrested the Co-Founder of Sistah Sistah Foundation and three others for the offence of Giving False Information to Public officers and Unlawful Assembly. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale identified the Co-founder as Gladys Mwangala Monde 29, of Silverest area in Lusaka. Mr Mwale said three others […]

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Regulate Dog bleeding- Animal service

Zambezi Animal Welfare Services Founder Lynne Mendelsohn says the country needs to start licensing dog breeders to control the proliferation of vicious varieties. Ms Mendelsohn said the country is experiencing an explosion of dog breeding but people have limited understanding of how to care for them leading the pets into depression, frustration and boredom with […]

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Sightsavers fighting for access to health care for all

Millions of women across the world are unable to access the healthcare they need and participate fully in society. This International Women’s Day, Wednesday 8 March, international development organisation, Sightsavers is calling for all health services to be inclusive and accessible for women and girls, including those with disabilities. Sightsavers is also celebrating the pioneering […]

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Man nabbed in possession of 45 rounds of ammunitions

By Staff Writer Police in Ndola have apprehended a-27-year-old man a sales and Marketing manager for allegedly being in Possession of Prohibited Article. Jonathan Mulinda of house number 32 Kopa Road Town Centre Ndola was found in possession of 45 rounds of Ammunitions, suspected to be that of a pistol. Copperbelt Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba […]

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Woman 44, nabbed for death of hubby

A-44-year-old woman of Mpongwe has been arrested for allegedly causing the death of her husband by hitting him with a pan brick after a misunderstanding. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba identified the suspect as Mailesi Zulu 44 and the victim as Dennis Chanda. Mr Mweemba said the victim had a misunderstanding with his wife […]

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