By JOHN SAKALA The Democratic Party (DP) is going to court to challenge its deregistration. DP was surprisingly deregistered by the Chief Registrar of Societies. But DP Spokesperson Judith Kabemba has told The Independent Observer that the party will take the matter to court for judicial redress. MS Kabemba said the move follows the received […]
…two-wheeled machines on roads will be seized at night By JOHN SAKALA Eastern Police Chief Lackson Sakala says his office is working out a mechanism to prevent bikers from night operational to curb attacks on motorcyclists. Mr Sakala says his office has been receiving numerous reports concerning the attacks of motorbike riders during their operations […]
By JOHN SAKALA A violent police officer has slayed himself in what appears as self-acquittal move after failing to meet the demands of his violent behaviour. Charles Mukupa of Mobile Unit operational camp in Sikanze committed suicide yesterday, June 20, 2018 between 05:30 hours and 06:00 hours. He shot himself through the mouth using an […]
By ALICE ANCHILEMBE ‘Victor Phiri popularly known as C4 abducted me while threatening me with a broken bottle then sexually defiled me,’ minor has told the Chingola Magistrate Court. A-15-year old girl has narrated to Chingola Magistrate Pestone Chiluba how the notorious Jerabo C4 adducted her and sexually defiled her when she was coming from […]
By Nchimunya Miyoba in Kitwe Ten (10) illegal miners popularly known as jerabos have died while eight have been left seriously injured after the ground they were quarrying in buried them all alive. The ground has been weak at the Black Mountain where the fatality happened and a fortnight ago the ground collapsed but no […]
A-41-Year-old woman of Itezhi-Tezhi has told the Magistrates court of how a 26- old fisherman violently dragged her in the bush while she was on her way to Kafue River to order fish and allegedly raped her. A named fish trader of Chibolya ‘A’ Township in Itezhi Tezhi was testifying against Gracious Muzambwe of the […]
Lundazi Magistrate Edward Chisanga has expressed concern over the long detention of suspects at Lundazi Prison by the State without appearing before the court for trial. Mr Chisanga said it was not in the best interest of Lundazi Court to see accused persons languishing in prisons just to appear in court either for mention or Plea, […]
By Nchimunya Miyoba in Kitwe Ten (10) illegal miners popularly known as jerabos have died while eight have been left seriously injured after the ground they were quarrying in buried them all alive. The ground has been weak at the Black Mountain where the fatality happened and a fortnight ago the ground collapsed but no […]
By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Zambia’s First Lady Esther Lungu is on Saturday expected in Liverpool, United Kingdom to attend the SheTrade Global 2018 where she will deliver a keynote speech in her capacity as African Woman Entrepreneurs Program (AWEP) Chairperson. This is in recognition for her commitment towards strong advocacy for women […]
By Nchimunya Miyoba in Kitwe Embattled Napsa Stars Football Club have again fired its head coach Elijah Chikwanda and his two assistants Chabby Chabala and Sipho Mumbi in its effort to improve the performance of the team. Napsa like Nchanga Rangers are known to be using coaches as its relief valves. The problem at Napsa […]
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