Protesters marching against the junta in Chad took to the streets of the capital, N’Djamena, the AFP news agency reports. The country is currently being governed by what’s known as the Transitional Military Council (TMC) under the leadership of Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. He came to power after the death of his father Idriss Déby […]
By Maimbo Mweemba The Bemba Royal Establishment in Muchinga Province has installed both Chief Chikwanda of Mpika and Chief Luchembe of Kanchibiya District respectively. The installation of the two new traditional leaders comes after the death of the two Chiefs from both Chiefdoms two months ago. The Bemba Royal Establishment spokesperson, James Mulenga told ZANIS […]
Hundreds of opposition supporters have held a march in the Angolan capital, Luanda, to protest against changes to electoral laws. Under the new legislation, votes will be tallied centrally instead of being counted in the regions. Critics say this will reduce transparency. The demonstration was organised by the main opposition Unita party and joined by […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Opposition Patriotic front skyways ward councillor in Ndola Febian Mwanza has described the illegal sharing of land by some alleged UPND cadres in his ward as unfortunate. Mr Mwanza said that it is unfortunate that some suspected UPND cadres are taking law in their own hands without the involvement of the local […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Zambia’s representatives in the CAF Inter-clubs Competition started their campaign with mixed results as Red Arrows recorded a win while ZESCO United suffered a 1-0 defeat. In the CAF Confederation Cup, The airmen recorded a 2-1 win at National Heroes Stadium. After a slow start, the Airmen took the lead in the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Green Party applauds the public declaration by President Hakainde Hichilema in Parliament for re-establishing a ministry responsible for environment. Green Party President Peter Sinkamba says for them who have strongly believed in the green agenda, that re-establishment of the ministry of environment is a great sigh of relief after 10 years […]
Hundreds of unionized workers at Kansanshi Mine in Solwezi, North Western Province are staging a sit-in protest over the introduction of a private pension scheme by the mine. The workers have vowed not to resume work until they are addressed by senior management at the mine. And Mine Workers Union of Zambia – MUZ General […]
The State has entered a Nolle Prosequi in a matter in which Wife of Chief Mukuni and four others were accused of abduction with intent to confine. This came to light when the matter came up for commencement of trial at the Choma Magistrate court in Choma today. Senior Public Prosecutor Alex Syulikwa told the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Council of NGOs in Zambia Chairperson McDonald Chipenzi says that the willingness by the new Government to enhance civil society participation in the governance process is a milestone. Mr Chipenzi said this stance will also help and further call for the strengthening of the position of the Council of NGOs in Zambia […]
By Mercy Chewe Zambian clubs Zesco United, Zanaco, Red Arrows and Kabwe Warriors are all scheduled to kick off their CAF Club games this weekend. Zesco United and Zanaco are playing in the CAF Champions League while Arrows and Warriors are in the CAF Confederation Cup. Local champions Zesco on Saturday afternoon will face Royal […]
Maimbo Mweemba
The Independent Observer
