By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in partnership with the Mungwi Municipal Council have seized assorted goods in a joint inspection 27 trading premises at Nseluka’s Central Business District (CBD) in Kasama. The seized items which include Beauty Care Papaya, Boom Washing Powder as well as Coca-Cola and Fanta carbonated drinks […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) says they will protest if a level electoral playing field is not balanced and does not assure fair results after the August 12 polls. MMD President Nevers Mumba said that the current happenings in the country do not portray a democratic state and if the situation worsens […]
By IREEN MULENGA Chililabombwe Municipal Council has closed down a warehouse in Kasumbalesa Border Market for operating under insanitary conditions. Council Director of Public Health Gift Sakanyi disclosed that the warehouse was ordered to close after inspections by Public Health Inspectors and Council Police. “During the inspections, the officers found the warehouse operating under unhealthy […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba people has urged leaders of political parties taking part in the August, 12, polls to adhere and respect the peace accord they signed ahead of the polls. Chief Chitimukuku said there is need for all political players to maintain peace before, during and after the General […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Brazilian International Center for Innovation and Transfer of Agricultural and Livestock Technology (CITTA) has expressed interest to partner with Zambia in advancing agricultural research and technology. Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil Alfreda Mwamba during a Virtual meeting in Brasilia, welcomed the call by CITTA stating that the possible areas of cooperation are […]
By Staff Writer United Party for National development (UPND)says PF has no justifiable reason why they should continue managing the affairs of Zambia beyond 12th August,2021 due to their poor socio-economic and Governance record. UPND National Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said Zambians have given the PF enough time to reduce the cost of living in the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Chipata Regional Immigration Office has Secured 136 Convictions for illegal immigrates in 3 Days. immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said in the last two days between July 27 and 28, 2021 secured convictions of 109 Ethiopian Nationals. Mr Nshinka said The Ethiopians were apprehended within Eastern province for failing to appear […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Continental Leadership Research Institute (CLR) has called on the Zambia Police to ensure that they have standard operating procedures. Reacting to the statement by Police Inspector General Kakoma Kanganja regarding the distribution of face masks CLRI Executive Director Paul Hakoola said the Police should not be seen to be favoring one […]
Intense fighting is being reported in Ethiopia’s Amhara state – the latest sign that the war that erupted in the Tigray region in November is spreading. Federal forces as well as Amhara regional troops were involved in fighting Tigray rebels on three fronts, an Amhara official told the BBC. This is despite the government saying […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga says the stance of impartiality and objectivity by some International Election Observers must be practical. Mr Malupenga said that Government has since counseled International Election Observers to be impartial and objective. Mr Malupenga implored the international election Observers to develop a tendency of sharing […]
Alice Nachilembe
Maimbo Mweemba
The Independent Observer
