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 […]
Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Dora Siliya says new technology has created a convergence which has disrupted traditional media. Ms Siliya notes that this calls for new ways of thinking and serious investments in the sector. Speaking at the 4th Forum on China-Africa media cooperation in Beijing yesterday, Ms Siliya who is also Chief Government […]
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has warned all motorists against lawlessness during this long weekend as the country commemorates Unity and Heroes Day on Monday and Tuesday respectively. RTSA is cautioning those attending social events during this period across the country not to drive under the influence of alcohol as they risk being […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambia’s Ambassador designate to the Republic of Turkey, Joseph Chilengi has called for the implementation of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Zambia and Turkey to pave way for Turkish Airlines to start a direct flight between Istanbul and Lusaka. Mr Chilengi said it is important for Turkish Airlines to start a direct flight […]
Diego Maradona has been stripped of his FIFA ambassadorial role after his “embarrassing and provocative behaviour” during Nigeria/Argentina match on Tuesday night. The Argentine football legend was shown on television pointing his middle finger at Nigerian soccer fans while celebrating Argentina’s winning goal scored by Marcos Rojo. Consequently, Maradona will no longer be a paid […]
Nine candidates have successfully filed in nomination papers for the Lusaka Mayoral by-election. The Elections set for 26th July 2018. Returning Officer, Alex Mwansa has confirmed that all the nine nomination papers have been declared valid. Mr Mwansa has named the successful candidates as PF’s Miles Sampa, UPND’s Chileshe Kangwa, NDC’s Saboi Imboela, Savior Chishimba […]
UPND President Hakainde Hichilema has told his members to defend themselves when attacked in this coming Mayoral By-elections. Mr Hichileme said that this is not time to be cry babies because even babies grow. He has told the youths to protect both the voters and the votes as responsible citizens to help the police to maintain […]
Javier Hernandez said on Tuesday that a buoyant Mexico want to “accomplish the impossible” and win the World Cup in Russia, on the eve of their clash with Sweden. The Mexicans have repeatedly failed to go beyond the last 16 in recent decades, but the West Ham United striker nicknamed Chicharito wants this time to […]
A picture is worth a thousand words, as the CEO of a major African rail company demonstrated powerfully at the Africa Rail 2018 conference in Johannesburg in June 2018. To illustrate his point, he put up a slide showing dismantled railway wagons being transported more than 2 000 km on trucks; the irony was not […]
UPP president Xavier Chishimba files his nomination papers for the Lusaka Mayoral post at the civic center today. (Picture by Salim Dawood)
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Alice Nachilembe
