By Ireen Mulenga One thousand six and ninety people died in road traffic accidents in the year 2020 with a slight increase as compared to the year 2019 which recorded 1746 deaths. Zambia police recorded 28,484 road traffic accidents in 2020 with a reduction of 2,164 compared to 2019 which recorded 30,648 road traffic accidents. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A Ndola based Ecomists Manase Siwila says bureaucratic inertia in the procurement system has continued to hamper the completion of most projects in the country. Mr Siwila has accused the procurement departments in various institutions especially under the Local Authorities of having contributed to the slow completion of projects across the country. […]
By Staff Writer The origin of the word ‘lotto’ has roots in the Dutch language. It comes from the word ‘lot’ which translates to ‘fate’. But did lottery start in the ancient Netherlands? Let’s find out. Lottery is a very old game whose history goes way back in time. It can be traced back to […]
By Ireen Mulenga Patriotic front (PF) youth Chairperson for Chingola District Kafula Yambayamba has called on youths in Chingola and beyond to desist from political violence as the country heads towards the polls. Speaking in an interview with The Independent Observer Mr Yambayamba said youths are an integral component of any party and they should […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Continental Leadership Research Institute has called for proper systems to avoid accusations of electoral malpractice in the forthcoming 2021 general elections. Commenting on the just ended Uganda elections, Institute Executive Director, Paul Hakoola, says his organization had followed the Uganda elections and picked up some lessons for the forthcoming August elections […]
By Golden Chewe Football administrator Ricky Mamfunda has opposed the decision by FAZ to suspend Forest Rangers goalkeeper coach Charles Chileshe for alleged unsporting conduct. Chileshe was caught on camera pouring unknown liquid in the goal-post and later appeared to be urinating on the pitch minutes before Forest’s match against Prison Leopards played at President […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has suspended Forest Rangers Football Club goalkeeping coach Charles Chileshe for unsporting conduct during a FAZ/MTN Super Division Week 13 fixture between Prison Leopards and Forest Rangers at President stadium in Kabwe on Saturday. In a letter dated January 18, 2021 addressed to the Forest Rangers […]
Minister of Health Dr Jonas Chanda has ordered for the recall of all uncertified medicines amidst increased usage of suspected but not medically approved COVID-19 drugs. Dr Chanda has since directed that the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) ensures that all those medicines that have not undergone testing and certification processes are removed from the […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Andrew Kamanga is upbeat the Chipolopolo Boys will go beyond the quarter-finals at the ongoing African Nations Champions (CHAN) tournament. Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic coach Zambia are in Group D alongside Tanzania, Namibia and Guinea. The tournament in Cameroon started on Saturday but Zambia will start their company […]
PF Party on the Copperbelt has expressed sadness over the loss of another party former senior member in the Province Esther Banda. The Former Chililabombwe Patriotic Front party member of Parliament Hon Esther Mwila Banda died in Lusaka in the early hours of Sunday, 17th January 2021. Ms Banda served as Chililabombwe Constituency PF Member […]
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