A Pastor in Zimbabwe has been arrested together with his wife for allegedly selling tickets to heaven. Pastor Tito Wats told thousands of people that it was Jesus who appeared to him, then gave him tickets to people especially sinners so that they could also enter heaven. “I don’t care what people or the police […]
By Staff Writer Luapula Province has been crowned Champions of innovation for socio-economic sustainable development at the ongoing 54th Zambia International Trade Fair. Delivering the award to the Expo Committee led by Provincial Investment Coordinator Joseph Maopu, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Christopher Yaluma said the Province well deserved the award owing to the […]
Vice President Ionge Wina has left Nouakchott, Mauritania for Zambia after attending the 31st African Union Summit for Heads of State and Government. Mrs Wina was representing President Edgar Lungu during the summit. The summit is being held under the theme “Combatting Corruption, A sustainable path to Africa’s transformation”. The Vice President left Mauritania around […]
It took a great escape in injury time to get there after being two goals down to Japan, but Belgium can now view their quarterfinal against Brazil free of the weight of expectation. “When you play against Brazil, you need to understand they are the best team in the competition,” coach Roberto Martinez said after […]
Dear Editor, I just want to share with you the startling statistics of elected women in leadership in Zambia. Out of 1,624 Councillors, only 128 are women. Out of 156 Members of Parliament, only 30 are women and out of 114 council chairpersons and mayors, only eight are women. Such glaring statistics in a country […]
…say NO to nonagenarian politics Dear Editor, I wish to congratulate Saboi Imboela for being adopted as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Lusaka Mayoral candidate. My own independent view and position is that, Saboi has the courage, confidence, focus and brevity to move forward the city. You always pull surprises and even in this case, […]
Former England international striker Wayne Rooney has left Everton to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side DC United, the Premier League club said on Thursday. “Everton and Wayne Rooney have reached an agreement for the player to join MLS side DC United on a permanent transfer,” the English club said on their website. “Rooney will […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Municipal Council (CMC) planning department has recommended partial degazzation of Luano forest. This is in order to curb the mushrooming illegal developments on the forest. CMC Director Planning Dorothy Kalaba said the proposed area to be degazzeted has been heavily deforested and encroached. Ms Kalaba above said the area of degazzation […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Victor Phiri popularly known as C4 has appeared for another mention before the Chingola Magistrate facing one count of murder. C4, is jointly charged with three others. Appearing for mention before Magistrate Kalutwa Chiluba, C4 20, his elder brother Martin Phiri 21, popularly known as Martinego, John Mulenga 21, also known as […]
By JOHN SAKALA Caristol Chitamfya Jr, a Radio Disc Jockey (DJ) popularly known as Caristol Clear 24, has died in a road accident this morning around 05:00 hours when the car he was driving hit another vehicle from behind. Assistant Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi has told The Independent Observer that Mr Chitamfya died after miscalculating […]
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