By ALICE NACHILEMBE First Quantum Minerals has underscored the vital role good corporate governance plays in promoting ethical behavior and business transparency among key sector players in Zambia’s economy. The mining firm believes that transparency, especially in the mining sector should be one of the key elements of good corporate governance. FQM Director of Operations […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Monze Expo Committee has continued its push to identify areas of investment as the big event nears its climax by ensuring that all the places with potential are highlighted. Having completed their tour of the Eastern part of the district where they have made a number of discoveries including Gemstone prospects last […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has cancelled the international friendly match between Zambia and South Africa. The Game was scheduled for National Heroes Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019 has been rescheduled. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala made the announcement in a statement saying that the decision was arrived at in […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Four people among them two juveniles have drowned to death on Luapula River after the canoe on which they were in capsized. The incident happened when the victims were crossing the river from Milenge to a fishing camp in Congo DRC. It is suspected that the canoe capsized due to overloading. All […]
By JOHN SAKALA Chililabombwe Municipal Council has cleared all trucks from the central district business (CBD). Chililabombwe Town Clerk Cosmas Chalusa said the move is aimed at curbing prostitution and possible outbreak of cholera. Mr Chalusa said the presence of truckers in CBD without ablution facilities is a risk and could lead to possible outbreak […]
By JOHN SAKALA Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) 2020 aspiring president Blackwell Siwale says the feud between the current FAZ President Andrew Kamanga and Soccer icon Kalusha Bwalya takes much of the back space of newspapers. And Siwale says there is no need of football bond but the remedy is in qualifying the national team […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The University of Zambia (UNZA) Lecturer and Researcher Katendi Changula has developed a rapid Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) diagnostic test kit. Dr Changula, who is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Paraclinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine said QuickNaviTM-Ebola is designed simple and quick to use. She said it only […]
Dear editor, May I ventilate my concerns regarding the limited validity of data bundles and related pre-paid services. How is it that when we pay for water or electricity prepaid services, we enjoy the services we pay for until the units purchased are exhausted. Not so with internet bundles and airtime. Why? Is technology stuck […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia is making positive strides towards securing agreements with Brazil in renewable energy. Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil, Dr Alfreda Kansembe-Mwamba said in Brasilia that Brazil has shown willingness to develop a bio-fuels industry in Zambia as a key driver to economic development. She said following a consultative Seminar held in Lusaka in […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Lusaka City Council (LCC) Legal Services Committee has amended the procedure for issuing liquor licences to over 500 applicants on the waiting list. The decision is meant to quicken the process and offload the backlog. LCC Public Relations Manager George Sichimba said the main differences between existing procedure and the amended one […]
Alice Nachilembe
The Independent Observer
