By Mercy Chewe Konkola Blades have recorded their fifth consecutive victory in the FAZ National Division One League as they moved closer to winning the championship. Blades, who have already won promotion to the FAZ Super Division, on Sunday edged Kashikishi Warriors 1-0 away in Nchelenge in a Week 31 match. Star defender Louis Musonda […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema has maintained his allegations that police wanted to shoot him while in Chingola. Speaking when he addressed his supporters in Chingola this evening, Mr Hichilema said he will continue campaigning. Mr Hichilema said no amount of intimidation from the state will stop […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Inspector General of police Kakoma Kanganja has dispelled a statement by United Party for National Development (UPND) claiming that police attempted to shot its leader Hakainde Hichilema while on the Copperbelt province. Mr Kanganja said the statement issued on social by UPND is meant to hoodwink the public for political reasons. Mr […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Movement for Voter Sensitization (MVS) Copperbelt secretary Ellison Bwalya has encouraged all well mean Zambians to turnout in numbers on August 12, 2021 to avoid voter apathy. Bishop Bwalya tells the independent observer that considering what happened in the past few days, were two families were hacked by unknown criminals there might […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Copperbelt Police Commissioner Elias Chushi says the incident that occurred in Chingola today were UPND supporters were tear gassed was to avoid a similar situation that happened in Ndola yesterday were three PF cadres ended assaulted and injured. The UPND were blocked from going to congregate at Chiwempala UCZ after which they […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chief Chikwanda of Mpika says change of political parties in power is not good because it retards development in the country. Chief Chikwanda als0 urged Zambians to emulate countries such as Tanzania and South Africa that do not remove political parties from power but only change leaders within the ruling parties. “Zambia […]
By Mercy Chewe Nchanga Rangers have held Kansanshi Dynamos to a 1-1 draw away in Solwezi in a FAZ National Division One match played on Saturday. Rangers came from behind to grab a point in this Week 31 match. It was a turning point for Nchanga who lost their last game to the struggling National […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Forum for Democracy and Development leader Edith Nawakwi (FDD) has endorsed President Edgar Lungu and his Running Mate Nkandu Luo ahead of the August 12 General Election. Ms Nawakwi said the move follows her party’s resolutions made at a convention, were it was decided that President Lungu is the only credible […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Inspector General of police has warned of stern action against any political that will be found holding political rallies following the suspension of rallies by the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Mr Kanganja said that the seeking medical certificate before getting a permit from the police to hold a political rally is no […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Republican Vice President, Inonge Wina said government will follow up with relevant institutions on the implementation of Statutory Instrument on local content and ensure that it is enacted into law in the shortest possible time. Mrs Wina said government is committed to promoting local content to ensure that Zambians benefit from the […]
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