Blog Post

The Independent Observer

Ban from stadium amid Covid-19 surge, angers fans

By Mary Mukuka The Zambia Football Fans Association (ZAFFA) is furious that the Government has completely banned football fans from all games due to the spike in Covid-19 cases. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala said Football House is complying with the directive announced by Sports Minister Emmanuel Mulenga at the weekend. ZAFFA General Secretary Chawezi […]

Read More

Zamtel launches school fees promotion

By JOHN SAKALA Zamtel has today launched a new and exciting school fees promotion dubbed Back2School which allows its mobile money customers to win school fees vouchers of up to K3,000. The vouchers will cater for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education and ranges from K1,500, K2,500 and K3000. The promotion will have a daily draw […]

Read More

Unruly youths clash in Lusaka

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Unruly youths yesterday clashed in Lusaka’s George Compound causing havoc and damaged window panes to nearby houses within the compound. Police have so far arrested five suspects aged between 21 and 25 years old. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo confirmed the development in an interview that unruly youths have been charged with Malicious […]

Read More

MQHZ happy with Chilufya’s dismissal

By Ireen Mulenga Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) has welcomed the move by Edgar Lungu for firing Heath Minister Chitalu Chilufya following a health scandal.        MQHZ Director General Quince Mwabu said the firing of Dr Chilufya sends strong signal to all public workers. “We as an organization that promotes health […]

Read More

‘Stop faking defections,’ UPND advises PF

By CHINOYI CHIPULU United Party for National Development (UPND) says Patriotic Front should stop playing politics of self-deceit by faking defectors from other political parties. UPND Luanshya Central Constituency Chairman Othro  Sinkala said that faking defectors will not help redeem PF’s lost victory. He said in a statement that UPND has denied news going round […]

Read More

TIZ welcomes firing of Dr Chilufya

CHINOYI CHIPULU By Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has commended President Edgar Lungu’s decision to fire Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya in the wake of the Honeybee Scandal. TIZ Executive Director Maurice Nyambe said the move is the first steps towards cleaning of the rot that appears to be deeply rooted at the Ministry of Health. […]

Read More

Nchanga Rangers smell top spot Division One

By Mulenga Mukuka Promotion contenders Nchanga Rangers are now two points away from the top of the FAZ National Division One after beating Kafue Celtic 2-1 at home in Chingola on Sunday afternoon. Strikers Irvin Mulenga and Kunda Nkandu scored a goal each as Nchanga moved to 22 points, just two behind leaders Kansanshi Dynamos, […]

Read More