Why does Africa import so much food, when it could grow its own? Despite fertile soils, abundant rain and large tracts of land available for planting, the continent is not realising its agricultural potential. Farmers lack access to markets and financing; their soil cultivation techniques are far from modern; and African farm yields are among […]
Lulamba road of Chingola is taking shape from its total dilapidation. AVIC is the contractor on site working on Township roads.
By JOHN SAKALA The U-20 Africa winning coach Beston Chambeshi is authenticating his resume’ by booking a place in the final of the 2018 Cosafa castle cup challenge. Chambeshi’s boys booked a final against archrivals Zimbabwe which is a repeat of last year’s finale. Zambia defeated Madagascar 1-0 through a Lazarous Kambole 39th minute goal with […]
…volcanic Harry Kalaba sending PF in shivers By JOHN SAKALA The Democratic Party (DP) Spokesperson Judith Kabemba has clarified that DP still exists legally despite media insinuations that it has been deregistered. Speaking during the media briefing at Chingola’s Skyview hotel last evening, Ms Kabemba said DP had followed all procedures and statutory obligations to […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary General Mwenya Musenge says the political violence witnessed in yesterdays parliamentary by election in Chilanga was sad. Mr Musenge said the Chilanga result is a farce and an imitation of victory as the result is not a true reflection of the aspirations of the people of Chilanga. […]
…Prof Mwewa resigns from corruption fight saying no political will to win By Thulasizwe Tembo The International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigations Professional Government Liaison Director for Africa Professor Gibson Mwewa has resigned from his position with immediate effect. In a letter dated June 3, 2018, addressed to IICFIP president, Prof Mwewa said fighting financial […]
By Nchimunya Miyoba in Kitwe Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) needs capital injection of about US $250 million to recapitalise the company. This came to light when Mines and Minerals Minister Richard Musukwa toured the TAZARA stand at the ongoing Copperbelt Mining, Agricultural, Industrial, Networking and Enterprise Exhibition (CAMINEX) in Kitwe. TAZARA Deputy Managing Director Bertram Kiswanga […]
By JOHN SAKALA The ruling PF has won the Chilanga parliamentary seat wrestling it from UPND. PF’s Maria Langa polled 7, 226 against 6410 her closest rival Charmaine Musonda of UPND. Chilanga Returning Officer Wibroad Bwalya declared Ms Langa as the duly elected Member of Parliament in the early hours of today. A total of […]
By JOHN SAKALA The mystery of the girl believed to have died two years ago and has since resurfaced has taken another twist as another family has emerged claiming that she’s their daughter. Copperbelt Police Chief Charity Katanga has confirmed the development to The Independent Observer in an interview. See also: ‘Dead’ girl walk back to […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE China–Goe has begun taring Freedom Avenue to bituminous standard. The closure of Freedom Avenue to facilitate road works has been the cause of heavy traffic in Chingola which make motorists take minutes to pass through Chingola. This is a stretch from welcome to Chingola roundabout to Chingola District Commissioner’s office which link […]
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