By Staff Writer The origin of the word ‘lotto’ has roots in the Dutch language. It comes from the word ‘lot’ which translates to ‘fate’. But did lottery start in the ancient Netherlands? Let’s find out. Lottery is a very old game whose history goes way back in time. It can be traced back to […]
By Ireen Mulenga Patriotic front (PF) youth Chairperson for Chingola District Kafula Yambayamba has called on youths in Chingola and beyond to desist from political violence as the country heads towards the polls. Speaking in an interview with The Independent Observer Mr Yambayamba said youths are an integral component of any party and they should […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Continental Leadership Research Institute has called for proper systems to avoid accusations of electoral malpractice in the forthcoming 2021 general elections. Commenting on the just ended Uganda elections, Institute Executive Director, Paul Hakoola, says his organization had followed the Uganda elections and picked up some lessons for the forthcoming August elections […]
By Golden Chewe Football administrator Ricky Mamfunda has opposed the decision by FAZ to suspend Forest Rangers goalkeeper coach Charles Chileshe for alleged unsporting conduct. Chileshe was caught on camera pouring unknown liquid in the goal-post and later appeared to be urinating on the pitch minutes before Forest’s match against Prison Leopards played at President […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has suspended Forest Rangers Football Club goalkeeping coach Charles Chileshe for unsporting conduct during a FAZ/MTN Super Division Week 13 fixture between Prison Leopards and Forest Rangers at President stadium in Kabwe on Saturday. In a letter dated January 18, 2021 addressed to the Forest Rangers […]
Minister of Health Dr Jonas Chanda has ordered for the recall of all uncertified medicines amidst increased usage of suspected but not medically approved COVID-19 drugs. Dr Chanda has since directed that the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) ensures that all those medicines that have not undergone testing and certification processes are removed from the […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Andrew Kamanga is upbeat the Chipolopolo Boys will go beyond the quarter-finals at the ongoing African Nations Champions (CHAN) tournament. Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic coach Zambia are in Group D alongside Tanzania, Namibia and Guinea. The tournament in Cameroon started on Saturday but Zambia will start their company […]
PF Party on the Copperbelt has expressed sadness over the loss of another party former senior member in the Province Esther Banda. The Former Chililabombwe Patriotic Front party member of Parliament Hon Esther Mwila Banda died in Lusaka in the early hours of Sunday, 17th January 2021. Ms Banda served as Chililabombwe Constituency PF Member […]
Dear Editor February is fast approaching and the Zambian citizens have not yet been availed with the information on the shareholding structures of the two entities KCM has been split into. Will these two entities be run by local investors or foreign investors? We were made to believe that government took over KCM because Vedanta […]
The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has advised broadcasting stations against requesting their callers to reveal personal information live on air in promotional campaign programmes. IBA Director General Josephine Mapoma said revelation of such of the National registration card number Names, mobile number in part of in full poses a security risk to them. Ms Mapoma […]
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