The Independent Observer
Let’s field one presidential candidate in 2021-Kambwili
By JOHN SAKALA The National Democratic Congress (NDC) President Chishimba Kambwili has called on all genuine opposition parties in Zambia to unite and field only one candidate in next year’s presidential elections. Featuring on Radio Phoenix, Dr Kambwili said that leaders of opposition parties should do away with their egos and do that which the […]
Britain to help with Zambia’s debt
The British Government says it will help Zambia to move towards a sustainable debt trajectory and access emergency international financing support. British High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley said this will be achieved by working with the international community, other partners and the Zambian Government. Mr Woolley said this at a meeting held with President Edgar Lungu. […]
CAF postpones CHAN 2020, AFCON 2021
The CAF Executive Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, 30 June 2020, via video-conference to discuss the future of competitions and other related issues following the COVID-19 pandemic.The committee decided as follows;Total Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the current global situation, the tournament has been rescheduled […]
Luangwa Bridge in Kitwe re-opened
By Staff Writer The Luangwa South Bound Bridge across the Kafue river on the Kitwe – Ndola dual carriageway in Kitwe on the Copperbelt has been re-opened. Housing and Infrastructure Development Minister Vincent Mwale announced that the bridge re-opened on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 06:00hours. The bridge was temporarily closed on Monday, March 16, […]
Local Government Minister not happy with Councils
Local Government Minister Charles Banda has taken a swipe at councils that have failed to deliver despite the government releasing 582 million Kwacha equalization fund. Dr Banda notes that each of the 116 Councils in the country has been receiving a monthly allocation of K97 million equalization fund since January but that some have failed […]
Be security conscious, report suspects-Chingola Mayor
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Mayor Titus Tembo has called on residents of Kapisha to be security conscious and take responsibility over security matters. Mr Tembo said security is everyone’s responsibility living in the community not just the police. He was speaking in Kapisha where members of the community were complaining that they are been attacked […]