Dear Editor, The abuse of office at Kitwe City Council by Council Officers conniving with politicians in defrauding the institution off the much required revenue has become the order of the day that it leaves ones wondering as to whether some people are above the Law. I worked for the Kitwe City Council for over […]
By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Honorable Emerine Kabanshi has expressed the need for Zambians to participate in voluntary work. The Minister was on a learning visit in Ireland from 16thto 21stJuly, 2018 where she had various meetings with stakeholders on Social Protection facilitated by the Embassy […]
REPORTING LATE FOR WORK IS TANTAMOUNT TO THEFT OF PUBLIC FUNDS This morning I sent away around 45 civil servants at the Lusaka Provincial administration for reporting late for work. I personally closed the main gate exactly 08:00 Hrs and chased every one who reported after that. Since I was transferred to Lusaka from Ndola, […]
By JOHN SAKALA Police in Kitwe have turned down the request by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to stage a protest against Avic International a Chinese run firm. NDC National Youth Chairperson Charles Kabwita says police have cited security concerns in turning down the request. Mr Kabwita said the police command in Kitwe has […]
By JOHN SAKALA The decentralization process which started in 2000 is moving at snail pace, Parliamentary Committee on Local Governance, Housing and Chiefs Affairs has observed. This is a committee that is focusing on the decentralization process and the progress made towards making the policy tangible. Committee Chairperson Newton Samakayi said Zambia hasn’t moved faster […]
Libonji creation in Chingola will be hosting the festival of colours with more fan and entertainment. You want to know more about Libonji? Still searching the best place for a weekend away with all kinds of excitement? Libonji Pleasure Resort in Chingola must be your destination! Only 1.5 km away from Chingola-Kitwe Road. With its […]
By Kunda Londa At least four people die in a road traffic accident in Zambia every day. Before you switch on your engine, please, engage your brain. All accidents are caused, they do not just happen. It is therefore imperative that we all take time to reflect on causation factors and how you and I […]
Denmark’s FLSmidth on Wednesday completed the acquisition of Sandvik’s Mining Systems unit with the transfer of the assets in South Africa, which were awaiting merger control clearance. With the deal, FLSmidth has taken over the Swedish equipment and tool manufacturer’s continuous surface mining and minerals handling technologies, which strengthen the company’s core minerals business, it said […]
…makes major diplomatic pronouncements By Staff Writer Every year, the most powerful leader in Europe, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) Angela Merkel hosts diplomats accredited to the FRG at her country retreat, the Schloss Meseberg where she makes various important pronouncements. This year Chancellor Merkel made Africa a ‘top agenda’ item, referred to […]
MMD President Felix Mutati has called on the people of Mutendere to say no to leaders who instigate violence. And Mutati who was invited to congregate with the Catholic Church in Mutendere observes that a good leader should always seek to protect the interest of the common man as opposed to their personal interests. Mr […]
The Independent Observer
Abigail Chaponda
