The Zambia Police says that they have observed with concern the increased levels of propaganda by some politicians who have adopted a campaign strategy of posting pictures of violent incidences which occurred in other countries purporting that they happened in Zambia. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said the post on a tweeter account in the names […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE UPND Alliance Media Director Thabo Kawana says the report that Ndola Teaching Hospital (NTH) is conducting premium health services in respect of COVID-19 makes sad reading. Mr Kawana said it unacceptable that Covid-19 care should be turned into a class issue where only the rich are presumably given the best chance to […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government says schools won’t reopen on 8th July, as announced by the PS for general education, Jobbicks Kalumba, because the situation is under review. Ministry of Information Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga says between 8th and 15th July, 2021, a joint ministerial team and DMMU, will visit schools and colleges, to find out […]
England produced a magnificent display as they thrashed Ukraine in Rome to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark at Wembley. Manager Gareth Southgate’s side followed up the landmark victory over Germany in the last 16 by producing a performance of composure and the highest quality to continue their impressive progress in this tournament. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Mazabuka have arrested and charged two women in connection with the video circulating on social media platforms which depicted two women and a man swimming in a swimming pool while naked. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale identified the two women both of Mazabuka District as Euphemia Moya 22, of Ndeke […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriotic Front (PF) Member of the Central Committee Stephen Kampyongo says Zambia’s founding father Dr Kenneth Kaunda as an icon of freedom not just for Zambia but also other African Countries. Mr Kampyongo said Dr Kaunda was a freedom fighter who played a pivotal role in liberating the Nation Zambia. Mr Kampyongo […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA PF member Chishimba Kambwili says that he is shocked that leader of the UPND Hakainde Hichilema did not attend the state funeral of late former President David Kaunda. Speaking at his residence in Lusaka today, Mr Kambwili said that UPND generally shuns away from public events. Mr Kambwili said that foreign dignitaries […]
World champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a new two-year deal with Mercedes until the end of 2023. The Briton, 36, has won six of his seven world titles with the British-based German team since joining from McLaren in 2012. This season Hamilton is contending for a record-breaking eighth championship but is currently second behind Red […]
About 200 US businesses have been hit by a “colossal” ransomware attack, according to a cyber-security firm. Huntress Labs said the hack targeted Florida-based IT company Kaseya before spreading through corporate networks that use its software. Kaseya said in a statement on its own website that it was investigating a “potential attack”. Huntress Labs said it […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Electoral Commission of Zambia is dismayed over the illegal recording of telephone conversations by some political party leaders whenever they engage Members and staff of the Commission. The Commission has received reports of these illegal telephone recordings, some of which have been verified while others are still under investigation. Corporate Affairs […]
Alice Nachilembe
The Independent Observer
Maimbo Mweemba
