The Independent ObserverChristopher Shakafuswa elected Lusaka Deputy Mayor
Christopher Shakafuswa elected Lusaka Deputy Mayor. Final votes are; Chilando Chilando- 9 Christoper Shakafuswa- 16 Bupe Mulenga- 1 Annie Chinyanta- 6.
Court throws out Musenge’s case
By Staff Writer The Lusaka High court has thrown out the case in which embattled National Democratic Congress (NDC) former Secretary General Mwenya Musenge has dragged the party to court. In this matter, Mr Musenge had sought an interpretation of the NDC Constitution regarding the status of party leader Chishimba Kambwili, Secretary General Bridget Attanga […]
IG gives ‘open CBU’ protesters green light but…
By Staff Writer Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja says those involved planning to stage a protest demanding for reopening of the Copperbelt University (CBU) must follow the Law. Mr Kanganja said police has information that some groupings on the Copperbelt is planning to stage protests with regard to re-opening of the CBU. “I therefore […]
Breaking news: Samir Sobha from Mauritius wins!
By Staff Writer CAF president Ahmad Ahmad’s preferred candidate, his fishing business partner from Mauritius wins CAF Southern Zone seat. Sobha got 38 votes while FAZ president Andrew Kamanga had 12 votes. Eswatini’s Bomber Mthetwa got 2 votes. Kamanga already has a portfolio on CAF Committee as a member of the AFCON and so have […]
Kitwe Fire Brigade rescues baby from pit latrine
By Staff Writer A newly Born baby has been retrieved from a pit latrine by Kitwe City Council Fire brigade officers in St Antony area. The baby was dumped by its mother who has not been found. And Kitwe City Council Public Relations Manager Roy Kuseka said in an interview that the local authority was […]
Kalomo Head Teacher slain
By JOHN SAKALA Gunmen of Kalomo have shot dead a Head Teacher of Monde Primary School. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo who conformed the incidence to The Independent Observer said Benson Muyabi, was killed by unknown gunmen. Ms Katongo said Mr Muyabi 59, was killed when he had just arrived home from drawing water with his […]
4 die in Nyimba road accident
By JOHN SAKALA Four women have died in the Nyimba traffic accident, while 11 sustained serious injuries when a Fuso truck they riding in developed mechanical fault thereby rolling backwards. In the same accident 16 people escaped with minor injuries. The accident happened when Mackriel Mumba the driver of the Fuso Mitsubish truck Reg number […]
In-box messages – women get irritated, should men bother?
By Kellys Kaunda I have recently read several messages of women posting messages warning men against in-boxing them for dates because they are not on Facebook for men and they are married. They also say they are actually irritated while other fellow women urge them on in support, “tell them, they have become too much”. […]
Chingola: 14 nabbed for illegal military training
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Chingola have arrested 14 men for illegal training in weapon drills by a Chinese National. The men were arrested yesterday around 10 hours at Rapid Construction Warehouse along Kasompe road. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga confirmed the development that Police rushed to the scene after concerned members of the public […]
Chingola Taxi driver had his stomach ripped open-Witness
By Staff Writer A Female Detective Officer of Luanshya Police Headquarters has narrated before the Kitwe High how she found a man lying dead with a reaped off stomach in Mulula Village. This is a case in which Billy Katyanka (above in green top) is charged with Murder and Aggravated Robbery contrary to the laws. […]