By JOHN SAKALA The Democratic Party (DP) has finally been deregistered by the Registrar of Societies. DP has been threatened with deregistration ever since it dated Bahati Member of Parliament as its 2021 Presidential candidate. DP Spokesperson Judith Kabemba has confirmed the deregistration of the partyy to The Independent Observer. “The indescribable fear that had […]
By JOHN SAKALA An underground miner at Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) has accidently blasted himself to death with explosives when he was conducting mine blasting. Both Copperbelt Deputy Police Chief Wamunyima Wamunyima and KCM General Manager Eugene Chungu have confirmed the fatality to The Independent Observer. Mr Wamunyima said the accident happened around 04:55 hours […]
By JOHN SAKALA Twenty nine (29) PF members have filed for vacant Lusaka mayoral seat for possible adoption. Of the 29 candidates, only three are female candidates. Two of which are new entrants namely Pamela Chipongwe and Deborah Mwale plus the current Lusaka Deputy Mayor Chitangala Chilando representing 10.34%. The rest are male candidates and the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE PF shocked with death of veteran politician Daniel Munkombwe. PF Media Director Sunday Chanda said that the party had learnt with shock the death of a beloved freedom fighter and former Southern Province Minister. “The Patriotic Front (PF) Central Committee and general membership have learnt with sadness the demise of former Southern Province Minister […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) says citizens have the right to hold Judiciary Accountable. ZCSD has noted the recent debate and counsel by the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) on the Supreme Court’s decision in the case of Savenda Management Services v Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited, Judgement No. 10 of 2018. […]
…the youths must be reminded that the right way is not always the popular and easy way, standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character By STEVE MISORI If you only have a hammer to face all your challenges, you tend to see every problem as a […]
By JOHN SAKALA ‘First Quantum Minerals (FQM) will build a modern market at Kasumbalesa border,’ Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has said. Speaking with The Independent Observer, Mr Musukwa said the Kasumbalesa border is considered as a mine in terms of income generation for the people of Chililabombwe and Zambia at large. He said President Edgar […]
The 2018 World Cup opened in spectacular fashion as Russia defied their recent poor form to score five past Saudi Arabia and record the biggest win by the host nation in the opening game of a World Cup since 1934. Stanislav Cherchesov’s team had not won in their past seven matches and had been criticised […]
By JOHN SAKALA Nchanga Member of Parliament Chali Chilombo has implored women and youths in his constituency planning to form and register clubs to make them agricultural related. Speaking during a community meeting with Kabundi Ward residents, Mr Chilombo said the agriculture sector is a viable undertaking for women and youths groups at the moment. […]
Russian women allowed to have sex with World Cup fans – Putin AFP ‘Russian women can probably manage their own affairs. They are the best women in the world,’ said Putin’s spokesperson. The Kremlin on Thursday rejected suggestions from a senior lawmaker that Russian women should not have sex with visiting World Cup fans, saying […]
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Alice Nachilembe
