By JOHN SAKALA The Zambia Roads & Highway Safety Group (ZRHSG) has noted with dismay the continued harassment and inconveniencing of the travelling public by bus station pastors and other religious preachers and is calling on the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and the Bus owners to put a stop to this. Pastors and […]
Dear Editor, I just want to use your platform to raise a safety concern I have observed in Chingola. The junction for Mkushi and Kitwe road is very unsafe and neither the police nor the council seem to be concerned. The blue sheets covering the construction works at Total filling station are blocking the view […]
A 14-year-old schoolgirl in Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura, has died after being brutally caned by a teacher, her father has told the BBC. Chadia Nishimwe was caned on the neck and legs, and the beating also caused her to bleed from the nose and ears, Jean-Marie Misago said. “She just died in class after being cruelly […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambian Ambassador to Sweden Rose Salukatula has called for increased cooperation with Zambia’s partners in order to help Government achieve its developmental goals. Ms Salukatula has pointed out that despite some challenges, Government was resilient and focused on ensuring that the economy of the country grew and contributed to bettering the lives […]
By JOHN SAKALA Chingola Chamber of Commerce First vice President Emmanuel Gardner has demanded for the immediate importation of power by Zesco. Speaking with The Independent Observer in an interview, Mr Gardner said running a business without power is unproductive. He said running a power generator set for 12 hours a day is expensive. “We […]
By DANIEL SICHINGA Copperbelt Patriotic Front (PF) Provincial Chairperson Nathan Chanda says the late Republican President Michael Chilufya Sata had a passion for Zambia and its growth. Mr Chanda who is also Luanshya Mayor said that Mr Sata’s passion was evident in the several developmental projects he initiated across the country. In a media statement, […]
By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom As Zambia celebrated her 55th independence anniversary on Thursday, the Westminster Abbey in London prayed for the country, its leaders and that the country may continue having peace. And Saint Ignatius Catholic Church (Zambia) Choir 11:30 Chairperson Mutale Francis Chipalo who is currently in the UK with his […]
By JOHN SAKALA Solwezi Municipal Council has bought a Tractor and Trailer at a total cost of K335, 036.00 to enhance garbage collection in the district. Solwezi Municipal Council Assistant Public Relations Manager Esther Chirwa said the equipment has been acquired using locally generated revenue and will boost waste collection as well as improve the […]
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