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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

UPND Govt providing right Leadership

United Party for National Development (UPND) official on the Copperbelt Province Victor Imakumbili has said the people of Zambia should continue believing in the New Dawn government of President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr Imakumbili, the UPND Chifubu Constituency Vice Chairperson in Ndola, said President Hichilema and his government is providing the right leadership that is destined […]

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Girl 14, defiled by adult boyfriend

By Staff Writer A- 14-year-old girl, of Kitwe’s Kamitondo Township has allegedly been defiled by her 20-year-old boyfriend. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the victim went to see her elder sister within Kamitondo and on her way, she met her boyfriend. Mr Mweemba said the suspect; Isaac Kumwenda told her to go to […]

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Criminals steal Mulonga water equipment worth over K100,000

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Unknown people have stolen and vandalized Mulonga Water Supply and sanitation company (MWSC) equipment worth K133,000 and interrupted water supply to over 3,000 houses in Nchanga North Township in Chingola. The vandalism and theft of five valves, a strainer and water meter has resulted in water interruption to more than 3,000 household […]

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Zambia police to ensure peace during summit

Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba says that the Zambia Police Service will be policing the forthcoming Summit for Democracy (S4D) to be held from Wednesday, 29 to Thursday, 30 March 2023 in Lusaka. Mr Kajoba said during the same period, the country will be hosting the visit of the Vice President of the United […]

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Pupil stables 2 fellow pupils with sharp instrument

By Staff Writer A- Grade-11- pupil at Lufwanyama Boarding School has stabled two grade 12 pupils from the same school using a shape instrument. The victims both 17 years, sustained stabled wounds on the left part of the chest, and a deep stab wound on the left palm respectively. Copperbelt Commanding Officer Peace well Mweemba […]

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Facing the Future with Confidence

In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts and social unrest, surveys indicate that confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries including Zambia. According to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, 24 of the 28 countries surveyed are seeing “all-time lows in the number of people who think their families […]

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Chipoka Mulenga hands over 500 desks to his constituency

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Constituency Member of parliament Chipoka Mulenga has officially handed over 500 desks to be distributed in 10 Government schools in his constituency Under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Speaking during the official handover at Chingola Combined School, Mr. Mulenga said that out of the 500 desks 150 were bought using his […]

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