BY NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA A Human Rights Lawyer and Defender says the expansion of the implementation of the Trump Global Gag Rule (GGR) has affected Non-Governmental Organizations that provide sexual reproductive health services in the country. Namuchana Mushabati said the Global Gag Rule has brought disruption of certain sexual reproductive health services due to the funding […]
There will be plenty of sub-plots as Barcelona welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Spain, not least the memory of a record UEFA Champions League comeback the last time the sides crossed paths. Barça – with Neymar, now of Paris, playing a leading role – overturned a 4-0 first-leg defeat at this stage of the UEFA Champions […]
By CHARLES TEMBO Chief Nkambo of the Lamba Speaking people says traditional leaders are key partners with the Government. He said he feels appreciated if children recognize him and visits him. Chief Nkambo said this when Copperbelt PF Chairperson who is also Luanshya Mayor Nathan Chanda called on him at his palace. “When you as […]
By Ireen Mulenga Nchanga Ward Patriotic Front (PF) aspiring councilor Ronald Mwanaute says he is ready to deliver and to work with the people of Nchanga because he is aware of the challenges the community is facing. Speaking with The Independent Observer in an interview, Mr Mwanaute said he is a leader with a helping […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Twenty-four people have allegedly been poisoned in Lyamutinga area of Western Province after their consumed meat bought from a named member of the same area. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said 14 people were admitted to Muoyo Rural Health Center while 10 were admitted to Lewanika General Hospital for suspected poisoning. Ms Katongo […]
All sporting activities in schools have been suspended until further notice. General Education Permanent Secretary Jobbicks Kalumba says the Ministry will hold a stakeholders’ meeting over extra-curricular activities. Dr Kalumba said once the stakeholders meeting is held the Ministry of General Education will give guidance to schools. Following the delayed re-opening of schools, all extra-curricular […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Twenty- new boreholes have been drilled and 16 old non-functional boreholes rehabilitated in the peri urban and rural parts of Bwana Mkubwa constituency in response to the water blues in the area. Bwana Mkubwa constituency Member of Parliament Jonas Chanda said the move is aimed at increasing residents’ access to clean and […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government has warned employers to be cautious of scrupulous people masquerading as Labour Inspectors from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. Ministry of Labour Permanent Secretary Chanda Kaziya has warned employers to ensure they verify details of people who visit their companies for inspections. Mr Kaziya said it is the duty […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have jointly arrested and charged three persons with the offence of fraudulent dealing with a Motor Vehicle and Theft of Motor Vehicle contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Police Spokes person Esther Katongo said Tobias Milambo, Nachi Musonda and Richard Lubemba are alleged that the trio and other persons […]
By Staff Writer The Public Signal Distributor TopStar Communications Company Limited has added two (02) local television stations in February to its platform. This brings the number of local TV stations on TopStar Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform to thirty – four (34). This number also includes television stations that are broadcast in specific areas. […]
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