Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced his new cabinet after being sworn in two days ago following his party’s victory in June’s controversial elections. Three ministerial positions have gone to figures from opposition parties. Berhanu Nega – the leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party, which won a few seats in the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Opposition Party for National Unity and Progress (PNUP) President Highvie Hamududu says that there is need for government to be bold and make informed decisions, if the country is to resolve the current economic status. Mr Hamududu said that the economic situation has been off balance in the recent years that is […]
By IREEN MULENGA Chipolopolo Patron Pastor Peter Makembo has urged the Chipolopolo boys to double their effort and collect Maximum points as they meet Equatorial Guinea tomorrow in the 2022 Qatar World Cup Qualifiers. Makembo is confident that the Chipolopolo boys will carry the day in tomorrow’s encounter against Equatorial Guinea. “Looking at the game, […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA As the caterpillar collection season draws near, traditional leaders in Muchinga Province have put in place measures to ensure that school-going children continue with their education. And the Ministry of Education officials in the region successfully held a meeting with all Head teachers and District Education Board Secretary (DEBS ) which tackled […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Chipolopolo Boys striker Patson Daka’s was on Monday awarded the Bruno award for the player of the season in Austria following his exploits in the 2020/2021 Super League season. The 25th Bruno Gala was held at the Wiener Stadthalle on Monday and Daka scooped to Bruno awards, player of the season, and […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Zambia Federation of Disabilities (ZAFOD) Director Justin Bbakali has implored government to sustain and increase the employment of qualified Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) as teachers. Mr Bbakali said that the move is proven to be hugely beneficial to government through high retention rates among teachers with disabilities. He said it is […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Zambian striker Justin Shonga has joined the Egyptian side Ismaily Sporting Club. The 24-year-old has penned a three-year deal. Shonga was a free agent after his contract ended with Cape Town City last July. The former Nkwazi forward has also played for Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila F.C (TTM), and Orlando Pirates in the […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Indeni Coach Mwenya Chipepo has ditched the Ndola outfit barely a year in-charge to take over the mantle at Power Dynamos. Chipepo leaves the Ndola side seventh on the Super Division table with eight points. Chipepo ditched Prison Leopards to join Indeni who parted ways with Dabid Chilufya in February. Indeni confirmed […]
By Mercy Chewe Unbeaten Shepolopolo will face Tanzania in the semifinals of the COSAFA Women’s Championship in South Africa after winning Group C with a record nine points. The Zambian women qualified to the semifinals with flying colours after beating guest nation Uganda 1-0 in their final group match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on […]
Filmmakers in at least 47 African countries say they face restrictions on what topics they are allowed to cover in their work, according to a report published by Unesco. Subjects like LGBTQ rights, sex, religion, politics, conflict and ethnicity “are often better avoided when not completely banned” the report says. It says such limits have an […]
Maimbo Mweemba
The Independent Observer
