By Ireen Mulenga The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says the Copper Queens outing to Turkey for an Eight Nation Invitational Tournament has been cancelled following challenges posed by the Covid-19 situation. In a statement to The Independent Observer FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala said Members of the Zambia Senior Women National Team underwent some […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil Alfreda Mwamba says they is need for Zambian farmers to increase sugarcane production to transform the country into a vibrant sugar producer and exporter to the outside world. Dr Mwamba said Sugarcane production is one of the important commercial crops that contribute significantly to socio economic development in […]
By Emmanuel Mukuka Newly appointed Mighty Mufulira Wanderers President George Katongo has revealed his vision to see the legendary club bounce back to the FAZ Super Division. Mighty are currently competing in the FAZ National Division One League after suffering demotion from the top league last season. Following his appointment on Monday, Katongo, the former […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Minister Raphael Nakachinda says Government is determined to ensure that people have access to clean safe water and sanitation services in line with the agenda 2030. Mr Nakachinda said this will be achieved by completing of the water projects the government has embarked on countrywide. He […]
CHINOYI CHIPULU Staunch Nkana supporter Yewa Kumwenda has lauded the Football Association of Zambia(FAZ) for the timely disbursement of the first batch of funds to Super Division and National Division One teams from their respective league sponsors. On Monday, FAZ general secretary Adrian Kashala announced that they have disbursed the first batch to all the […]
Health Minister Jonas Chanda, is concerned that the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) is still piling expired medicines in its warehouse that are supposed to be disposed off. Dr Chanda said there is a danger that these products can find themselves on the market, posing a danger to unsuspecting members of the public. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Department of Immigration in Lusaka’s Zanimuone Township have intercepted 114 Ethiopians in a suspected human smuggling case. Immigrations Department Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the Officers raided a three bedroomed house following a tip-off received from the public. Mr Nshinka said the Ethiopians, some of whom appeared to have been […]
Action Aid Zambia in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock development has commenced developmental project activities which will enable fishers and fish traders to diversify to other social economic ventures during the fishing ban period. Speaking during the consultative meetings with fishermen and fish traders in Kafue District fishing camps of Chanyanya and […]
President Edgar Lungu’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Friday, 12, February 2021, will be restricted to only a number of officials and dignitaries in line with the Ministry of Health guidelines in the fight against COVID-19. Clerk of the National assembly, Cecilia Mbewe, said the arrangement is aimed at safeguarding the health and […]
By Emmanuel Mukuka Nkana coach Kelvin Kaindu is lamenting his team’s 3-1 loss to Buildcon in Sunday’s FAZ Super Division match played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Nkana gave away a 1-0 lead to lose the Week 16 match to a determined Buildcon side. In a post-match interview, Kaindu blamed the loss on defensive […]
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