By CHINOYI CHIPULU The Independent Observer (TIO) founder and Chingola Press Club interim president John Chinya Sakala has been interred. Mr Sakala, 46, who died on Tuesday at Kitwe Teaching Hospital after battling with Kidney failure was buried on Thursday at Chingola central Cemetery. Lulamba ward Councillor Samuel Simpito described Mr Sakala as a good […]
TopStar had partnered with Kazafdi Films Limited and Crown Television to televise Zambia’s hit reality drama series, “The Divorce Club”. The partnership will see the broadcast of the reality drama series air 16 episodes on Crown TV channel 89 on Topstar. This is aimed at promoting quality premium local content of international standard which shall […]
By Steve Mark Misori Nairobi, Kenya HOW fast can life fade! Just how cunning can death be! What really is the joy in sharing so much with a comrade who fades without a bye! What is the essence of holding our associates so close to our heart when their death hurts us to the brim. […]
Embassy of the United Slates of America Lusaka November 16, 2021 Mrs. Gloria Sankata Sakala c/o The Independent Observer Chingola Dear Mrs. Sakala: On behalf of the entire staff of U.S. Embassy Zambia, I would like to express our most sincere condolences on the untimely death of your husband and Managing Editor of The Independent […]
DEATH NOTICE 16 November, 2021 The Independent Observer staff regret to Announce the Death of it’s Founding Director and Proprietor Mr John Chinya Sakala. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our Director. His Death is a big loss to the Campany and the media fraternity as a whole. Mr Sakala […]
By Bright Mtonga John: “This is a great write up bright, you should write regularly, your article has generated the most views on the website and facebook platforms, even if you are not in mainstream media you can still be contributing to The Independent Observer Zambia” Author: tongue in cheek “John learn to put your […]
By Mercy Chewe Brave Nchanga Rangers have recorded their second consecutive draw in the FAZ National Division One season to remain in outside the top four. Nchanga were on Sunday held to a goalless draw by visiting City of Lusaka at home in Chingola. This was Nchanga’s sixth draw of the 2021/22 Division One Season. […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE Kyafukuma Day Secondary in Solwezi has recorded 22 cases of teen pregnancy this year. School Headteacher, Willy Chinofya says the high number of girls dropping out from school due to pregnancies is worrying. Mr Chinofya said the school has recorded 22 girls who fell pregnant, from January to November this year. He said […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Democratic Congress (NDC) Party National Governing Council has resolved to give an olive branch to all members who defected to other political parties to rejoin the party ahead of the 2026 general elections. NDC President Saboi Imboela thanked the members of the Central Committee for the resolute decision to extend an […]
More than 14 tonnes of precious minerals have been smuggled out of Mozambique in the last 10 months alone, says the government. Gold, rubies, tantalite and garnet were smuggled from places where they’re most abundant – in the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Zambézia and Manica. The problem is being discussed at three-day meeting between […]
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