Staff Writer Rainbow Party has appealed to the electorates not to use their emotions in casting the vote in this year’s general election. Rainbow Party National Spokesman Humphrey Kabwe said there is need for voter’s to be objective and sober minded so that they do not bring in a political party that will slow down […]
By IREEN MULENGA GEARS Initiative Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi says the sudden reopening of schools a week before the election date is untimely, suspicious and inconveniencing to parents and teachers. Mr Chipenzi said that this will potentially trigger worries of the health and safety of the pupils in schools before, during and post elections. He […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe says Government will take up funeral expenses for the 6 people who died in an accident involving a Nakonde bound bus and a Tanzanian registered Scania Truck. Mr Kabwe said Government will provide coffins and other logistical support to the funeral houses […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) says they are shocked with the impromptu decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to suspend all UPND campaigns in Kanyama Constituency. The decision was made on account of the recent violence in which two suspected PF cadres were killed by unknown people. PeP President […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE National Action for Quality Education in Zambia has condemned Government announcement that selected grades will reopen schools on Thursday, August 5. NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa said the timing is wrong and shocking to parents and teachers across the country. Mr Chansa said the announcement has come as a shock because all […]
By Mercy Chewe Zanaco have re-appointed Kelvin Kaindu as head coach on a one year contract. Kaindu is returning for a third stint in charge of the Bankers. He replaces Chris Kaunda who left the club on a mutual agreement last week. Kaindu was officially unveiled as Zanaco coach in Lusaka on Sunday morning. […]
By IREEN MULENGA Development Activist Wesley Miyanda says the political uneasiness which has been witnessed in the recent past in Kanyama and some parts of the country is regrettable and unacceptable. Mr Miyanda said that Zambia is a Christian Nation and a beacon of peace on the African continent and political violence is painting a […]
By IREEN MULENGA Chipolopolo patron Pastor Peter Makembo says the appointment of Beston Chambeshi by FAZ as senior men national team coach is welcome. Speaking in an interview with The Independent Observer, Makembo said that Zambia is remaining with few months to prepare the team for the world Cup qualifiers and the appointment of the […]
By IREEN MULENGA Patriotic Front Member of the Central Committee Ronald Chitotela says that Zambians have got the mandate to vote President Lungu back into power because of the developmental projects he has done Country wide. Speaking on the Patriotic Front forum yesterday, Mr Chitola said that Zambians should reflect on what president Lungu has […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) President Ignatius Chama urged political parties to embrace peace. Archbishop Chama said there is need for all political parties to denounce political violence because there is only one Zambia. ” Zambia can only remain peaceful if there is political will by the political party leaders,” […]
Alice Nachilembe
Maimbo Mweemba
The Independent Observer
