By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Some residents of Kabungo Ward in Chingola Constituency have protested against the adoption of Nicholas Mulenga over the immediate past councillor Richard Mutale. The residents and PF cadres told The Independent Observer that the current councillor has served the residents of Kabungo well and there is no one else that can replace […]
By IREEN MULENGA Brave Nchanga Rangers supporters yesterday celebrated a 4-0 victory against Police College, a game which they played at Nchanga Rangers Stadium in Chingola. Speaking in a post match interview, one of the supporter Warren Mulenga said that they still have confidence the team will come back to premier next year. Mulenga said […]
By Staff Writer Republican Vice-President Inonge Mutukwa Wina has announced her decision not to be considered as a running mate to President Edgar Lungu for this year’s August General Election. Mrs Wina said age was catching up with her and she felt satisfied with her contribution to the development of Zambia hence the need to […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Human Rights activist and good governance advocate Geshom Phiri says youths have a greater role to play in the electoral process of the country as they command a majority population Mr Phiri said that the future of Zambia depends on the decisions that youths will make now, urging the youth to be […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has released timetables for nominations of Councilors, mayoral and national assembly candidates. In Chingola, the nominations are scheduled to commence on Monday, May 17 with the United Party for National Development (UNPD), Chingola constituency Parliamentary Candidate Chipoka Mulenga expected to file first at 09:00 hours. The […]
By Mercy Chewe Musician and activist B Flow says iconic local body builder Sylvester Mwila should be honoured for his heroics in the game. Mwila of Kabwata Gym has won the Mr Zambia title 10 times consecutively without a single loss. B Flow who real name is Brian Bwembya said Zambia should learn to honour […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Vice president Inonge Wina has encouraged women to invest in livestock production and agriculture as land for livestock production is ever growing. Mr Wina said it is time to remove traditional norms that men are the only ones expected to own cattle and ranches. Speaking when she officiated at the launch of […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The European Union (EU) has welcomed the government’s invitation to deploy an electoral observation ahead of the August 12 general elections. The Union has contributed close to K270 million towards Zambia’s electoral process in strengthening electoral conflict prevention and response. EU ambassador to Zambia Jacek Jankowski said the relationship between Zambia and […]
By JOHN SAKALA PF Lufwanyama parliamentary candidate Don Mungulube says his adoption means work has just began. Speaking with The Independent Observer, Mr Mungulube said his adoption means he has been given the mandate by the party to go full throttle to canvass for more votes for himself and the President. He said his adoption […]
By IREEN MULENGA Mufurila District Electoral Officer Packson Banda has emphasised the need for the media to report truthful and bring peace in their reporting for the coming polls. Speaking at a media briefing held at Pamodzi girls Secondary School in Mufurila yesterday, Mr Banda took time to explain the role of the media and […]
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