The Independent ObserverRB diagnosed with cancer of the colon
Former President Rupiah Banda has been diagnosed with cancer of the colon. [embeddoc url=”https://tiozambia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/10-17-2020-08.24.29-2.pdf” download=”all”]
14 Council workers fired
By Chinoyi Chipulu in Ndola The Local Government Service Commission has dismissed 14 employees for various offences among them misampropriation of funds. Other cases that have led to the dismissal of the employees include theft, dishonest conduct, gross negligence and absenteeism. Commission Chairperson Amos Musonda said in a statement issued by Commission Secretary Lazarous Mulenda […]
Editor’s Choice: Don’t be misled by Maxwell Chongu
By Joe Zulu (Personal View) I write to plead with the Zambian cadres not to be misled by PF member Maxwell Chongu that he is living well because of being a cadre. That is a lie. Mawell Chongu is a well-connected person. Connected to Ministers and the ruling government. I case you have forgotten, Maxwell […]
Development rural areas key- President Lungu
By Staff WriterPresident Edgar Lungu says developing rural areas is key to the country’s attainment of the vision 2030. President Lungu says the construction of schools, hospitals and roads in places like Ikelengi District in North Western province is meant to improve the quality of life for the people in rural areas. The Head of […]
Swiss President hopes relationship will continue with Zambia
By Staff Writer Zambia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Swiss Confederation Martha Lungu Mwitumwa presented her Letters of Credence to the President Simonetta Sommaruga at a ceremony held in Bern on 13th October 2020. During the ceremony, President Sommaruga congratulated the Ambassador on her appointment and expressed confidence that the friendly relations between Switzerland […]
We are not a proxy of PF – MDC
By JOHN SAKALA The newly formed opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has distanced itself from sentiments that it was formed to be a proxy of the Patriotic Front PF with a purpose of dividing the 2021 votes. MDC Secretary General Lucky Mulusa told a media briefing in Lusaka this morning that the party is […]
Chipolopolo can beat Botswana-Tembwe
By JOHN SAKALA Soccer Analyst Nkweto Tembwe says Chipolopolo can beat the Zebras in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier games slated for November this year. Tembwe, the self-proclaimed Luapula giant said Botswana is beatable, if the team can plan well. “For now let the technical bench spend more time on the pitch than in […]
Trump and Biden deflect key questions in TV grilling
US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden have batted away key questions during duelling meet-the-voter TV events. Mr Trump, a Republican, declined to disavow a bizarre online conspiracy, while Mr Biden, a Democrat, would not divulge plans for the Supreme Court. Both candidates were on the defensive at times on their records, […]
Sesheke MP summoned to appear before Mpika police
By JOHN SAKALA The Zambia Police has summoned UPND Sesheke Member of Parliament Romeo Kang’ombe to appear before them at Mpika Police Station at 09.00 hours today. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the callout. Ms Katongo who gave no further details said Minister of Home Affair Stephen Kampyongo will give a ministerial statement in […]
Ibrahimovic set for Milan derby, Ronaldo in quarantine as Serie A returns
Zlatan Ibrahimovic prepares to return in Saturday’s Milan derby but Juventus will be without Cristiano Ronaldo as Serie A swings back into action after the international break in the shadow of coronavirus. In a week where Napoli were deducted a point and handed a 3-0 defeat to Juventus for failing to turn up for their […]