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 […]
The 2018 Fifa World Cup gets begins, when hosts Russia face Saudi Arabia following an opening ceremony at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Football’s showpiece event features 32 teams, including holders Germany, competing in 64 games over 32 days. The 21st edition will be played in 12 stadiums, across 11 cities, spread over 1,800 miles. England, winners […]
SPEECH READ BY HON. MULENGA SATA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF REJOINING THE PATRIOTIC FRONT PARTY (PF) ON THE 14TH JUNE 2018 The family of the Patriotic Front (PF) is what has made me what I am known to be as a politician. Whereas I started as a councillor, deputy mayor then […]
Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Dora Siliya has said that any calls for the removal of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Director General Mary Tshuma only be dealt with by the Ministry of Finance. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka, Ms Siliya, who is also Chief Government Spokesperson, said that she did not have […]
Alice Nachilembe
The Independent Observer
