President Edgar Lungu says he will not tolerant any inefficiencies from the Zambian side in the implementation of the Kasomeno-Mwenda and Luapula Bridge Project. President Lungu said the Zambian government will support the actualisation of the project because it will not only improve the livelihood of citizens but also enhance bilateral relations with the Democratic […]
Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards curbing further hiking of prices of goods and services. Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Christopher Yaluma said government is concerned with the sharp increase of prices for basic products. Mr Yaluma cited cement, sugar, wheat flour and cooking oil, as among the commodities whose prices have sharply increased. He […]
Police in Kafulafuta on the Copperbelt have unearthed a scum in which smugglers are concealing bags of mealie meal in empty 90 kg cement sacks in readiness for smuggling into the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Copperbelt Police Commissioner, Elias Chushi says one truck laden with cement was found with 50 by 90 kg […]
By Golden Chewe Nkana are pleased with the reception they have been accorded in Morocco ahead of Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup pre-group stage, final leg match against Tihad Casablanca. Nkana landed safely in Casablanca on Thursday afternoon after a long trip from Kitwe, Zambia. Team Manager Daniel Jere said Kalampa are now focusing on the […]
By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA Care for Nature Zambia is concerned that fish trade has continued in the Kalasa Mukoso and Bangweulu game management areas despite a fish ban been in effect. Care For Nature Zambia Executive Director Nsama Kearns told the Independent Observer that fish trade has continued in some game management areas like Kalasa Mukoso […]
CHINOYI CHIPULU Zesco United on Wednesday opened up a two-point lead at the summit of the Super Division log after overcoming Power Dynamos in a rescheduled Week 14 encounter. Win over Power pushed the former champions to 31 points, two clear of second placed Zanaco. Coach Mumamba Numba said after the win that victory over […]
By Ireen Mulenga Catholic Christians from all works of life yesterday celebrated Ash Wednesday, a time for Reflection, Repentance and Renewal. And Christians from Twelve Apostles Nchanga Parish Chingola also joined in celebrating the mass. In the mass, Fr Benard Lubumbe called on Christians to be prayerful during Lent period. He said lent is the […]
By Ireen Mulenga Opposition New Hope Movement for Multi-party Democracy MMD President Nevers Mumba has called on Zambians not to vote for the Patriotic Front PF ahead of the August Polls. Speaking in an interview, Dr Mumba said maintaining the PF government beyond 2021 will not address the poor current economic status that the country […]
BY NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA. Green Party president Peter Sinkamba says the upward adjustment of monetary policy rate by the Bank of Zambia from 8 to 8.50 percent is good for the country which is battling with double digit inflation rate. Mr Sinkamba said the move by the Bank of Zambia BOZ yesterday will help contain spiraling […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kalulushi Municipal Council (KMC) has commissioned a market shelter and five boreholes at a cost of over K500, 000. Kalulushi Deputy Mayor Paul Chivunda said during the handover ceremony that the commissioning of the projects is aimed at improving accessibility to clean water and sanitation in the district. He said the market […]
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