By JOHN KALA Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC), which have culminated in the lifting of the power restriction imposed on Thursday, August 30, 2018 over payment. Power was restored to the affected units, the Nchanga smelter and concentrators, on Monday night, which are now returning to normal operations and ramping up production. The company is fully focusing on achieving […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is a failed project that working against Government, Nchanga Member of Parliament Chali Chilombo has said. Resolve KCM impasse, Lungu tells Mines Minister The Law Maker whose constituency host large part of KCM, today declared that he will be driving a private member motion in Parliament for the […]
By JOHN SAKALA Mines Permanent Secretary Paul Chanda says media reports suggesting that Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) cobalt is exported without being taxed are a lie. Mr Chanda said that Government is very much aware of the cobalt exports from KCM which is exported as an alloy rather than pure cobalt. He said cobalt is […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambia’s Ambassador to France Christine Kaseba-Sata and her family have arrived in Paris to commence her tour of duty. Charge d’Affaires Joe Kaunda led the Zambian diplomats in receiving the Ambassador designate at Charles de Gaulle international Airport. Dr. Kaseba-Sata takes over from former Humphrey Chibanda who was recalled in January, 2018. […]
By JOHN SAKALA Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company has been sued by its employees’ union for interfering in union matters in the fight that has erupted between union members. But Mulonga Water Managing Director Kanyembo Ndhlovu says the utility firm has obligation to arbitrate when employees’ differences are affecting productivity. According to the affidavit filed […]
There was a fatal road traffic accident which occurred today 4th September, 2018 at 0800 hours at Golden Valley (GART) near the layby along the Great North Road in Chisamba. Involved was Phiri Gelvasio aged 49 years of unknown address who was driving a Higer passengers Bus belonging to Yamukombe Express carrying about 35 passengers […]
By JOHN SAKALA Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya has ruled out the suspected ebola outbreak in Lusaka saying the patient had symptoms of ebola but after investigations it has proven otherwise. Dr Malama PS health has just confirmed that quarantined patient at Levy Hospital, lab results, have RULED OUT EBOLA. Our surveillance system is working well […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A boy has died on the spot following the overturning of an ox-cut he was being ridden in, in Namwala. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the development to The Independent Observer that the boy (5) died after the ox-cart had hit into a tree thereby overturning. Ms Katongo said the accident […]
By ALFRED MUKANAKA No window shopping to make Nay, miniskirts keep men awake! The spouse benefits too Miniskirts make men docile Aroused and poised to do Menial jobs with a smile Age and status aside The pendulum swings side to side! The miniskirt makes men fight Presidential cordon broken through Where security is water […]
Dear Editor, I’m a commuter between Chingola and Kalulushi every day and this truck you see in the picture has been on the middle of the road for the past two weeks now. It got broken and there is no help that is coming either from Zambia Police or Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) […]
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