The Eswatini government has directed the country’s main telecoms operator, MTN, to shut down social media giant Facebook, reports say. The move is in a bid to curb pro-democracy protests that have been going on for months amid calls for political reforms. Privately-owned pro-opposition Swaziland News website reported on the government accusing social media platforms […]
By IREEN MULENGA Chingola Municipal Council is set to remove unauthorized billboards and banners in the district. This is in a bid to deter illegal installation of billboards in the district and improve the cleanliness of the central business district. Council Assistant Public Relations Manager Nambela Kyombela said the local authority has noted with concern […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Defending Champions, Zesco United returned to winning ways as they thrashed Kansanshi Dynamos 4-0 on Wednesday in a rescheduled week one clash played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. The Ndola giants came into the match off a disappointing 1-0 loss away to Nkana over the weekend. It was a beautiful response from Mumamba’s […]
By Mercy Chewe Shepolopolo have started the 2022 Africa Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-1 away draw against Malawi in Lilongwe. The Zambian women gave away a 1-0 lead against Malawi at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Wednesday. In this first leg of the first round, captain and striker Grace Chanda put Zambia ahead […]
By Mercy Chewe Zesco United have moved into second place in the FAZ Super Division after thrashing Kansanshi Dynamos 4-0 in Ndola on Wednesday. Zesco’s third win of the season pushed them to 12 points after playing six matches. Coach Mumamba Numba’s boys are seven points behind leaders Green Buffaloes, whom they host in their […]
Patson Daka scored four goals to inspire Leicester City to a 4-3 comeback win at Spartak Moscow in Europa League Group C on Wednesday and keep alive the English side’s hopes of reaching the knockout rounds. Leicester climbed to second in the standings on four points from three games, one ahead of third-placed Spartak and […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A police officer at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe decided to turn into an extortionist with two others and defrauded a citizen he was supposed to protect of K40, 000. The Swindlers are identified as detective Bwalya Chilufya of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe police station, Mcqueen Zenzo Zaza aged 40 of Meanwood and Richard Phiri […]
Steve Bruce has left his position as Newcastle boss by “mutual consent”, 13 days after a Saudi-led takeover at St James’ Park, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Bruce, whose departure was widely expected, took charge of his 1,000th match as a manager in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat by Tottenham — his only game under […]
By JOHNSAKALA The Zambia Police has warned all political players that it is ready to deal with law breakers in the forthcoming delayed elections. The police officers who appeared inept under PF seem to have fresh lease of life under Lemmy Kajoba and want to prove a point that a political cadres cannot be superior […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has called for a holistic approach in transforming the political culture so that political violence in the country can be arrested. SACCORD Executive Director Bornface Chembe has described as unfortunate the reported acts of political violence in Kaumbwe ahead of tomorrow’s […]
Maimbo Mweemba
The Independent Observer
