…say NO to nonagenarian politics Dear Editor, I wish to congratulate Saboi Imboela for being adopted as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Lusaka Mayoral candidate. My own independent view and position is that, Saboi has the courage, confidence, focus and brevity to move forward the city. You always pull surprises and even in this case, […]
Former England international striker Wayne Rooney has left Everton to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side DC United, the Premier League club said on Thursday. “Everton and Wayne Rooney have reached an agreement for the player to join MLS side DC United on a permanent transfer,” the English club said on their website. “Rooney will […]
Four people have died on the spot while two others sustained serious injuries in a fatal road accident on the Ndola highway. The accident occurred yesterday, June 29, 2018 at 1300 hours at Kashitu area on Ndola highway. Police Public Relations Officer Esther Katongo confirmed this in a statement. Ms Katongo said the accident happened […]
The Lusaka High Court has sentenced Shabu Benos to death by hanging after finding her guilty for the murder of Lusaka businessman and Auto Force proprietor, Reeves Malambo on 29th January,2017. Delivering judgment, High Court Judge in-Charge, Gertrude Chawatama said the murder of Malambo 48 by Benos, 38, was an afterthought. Judge Chawatama said the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Municipal Council (CMC) planning department has recommended partial degazzation of Luano forest. This is in order to curb the mushrooming illegal developments on the forest. CMC Director Planning Dorothy Kalaba said the proposed area to be degazzeted has been heavily deforested and encroached. Ms Kalaba above said the area of degazzation […]
Abigail Chaponda in Liverpool, United Kingdom First Lady Esther Lungu and Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment of the Gambia Dr. Isatou Touray on Tuesday held bilateral talks at which they discussed trade collaboration between Zambian and The Gambian women. The First Lady is in Liverpool United Kingdom, to attend the SheTrades Global […]
By Abigail Chaponda in Liverpool, United Kingdom Zambia’s First Lady Esther Lungu has said empowering women and investing in their potentials is pivotal to drive growth in the global economy and ensure sustainable development for the future generation. And Islamic Republic of Afghanistan First Lady Rula Ghani said meaningful and sustainable development cannot be achieved […]
Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe is positioned to succeed in stabilizing and growing the economy. Mr Sikamba said that this is because of the bold transformational reforms that the Government, under the guidance of President Edgar Lungu, is undertaking. He said some of the reforms Government has undertaken under […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Victor Phiri popularly known as C4 has appeared for another mention before the Chingola Magistrate facing one count of murder. C4, is jointly charged with three others. Appearing for mention before Magistrate Kalutwa Chiluba, C4 20, his elder brother Martin Phiri 21, popularly known as Martinego, John Mulenga 21, also known as […]
By JOHN SAKALA Caristol Chitamfya Jr, a Radio Disc Jockey (DJ) popularly known as Caristol Clear 24, has died in a road accident this morning around 05:00 hours when the car he was driving hit another vehicle from behind. Assistant Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi has told The Independent Observer that Mr Chitamfya died after miscalculating […]
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Alice Nachilembe
Abigail Chaponda
