Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Emmanuel Mwamba has embarked on a robust campaign to seek support from member states of the African Union. This is on the proposed recognition of Zambia’s first Head of State, Dr Kenneth Kaunda as one of the founding fathers of the African Union. Speaking when he paid a courtesy on Tunisia’s […]
By Emmanuel Mwamba “The country is suffering loadshedding for up-to 12hrs a day.” “This is the worst power crisis our country has ever faced in the last 30 years!”. I said. “So why won’t ZESCO take the power, negotiated from South Africa?” I asked with genuine desperation. It was late 2015. The country was facing […]
By JOHN SAKALA Nchanga Rangers Chairperson Yoram Kapai has resigned from his position as the leader of the team. Kapai cited machinations going on aimed at removing his executive unceremoniously by the people he mentioned. He has already tendered his resignation before the sponsor Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). Kapai has also hinted to Football Association […]
By JOHN SAKALA Supremacy Investment Managing Director Stephen Chishimba has called Zesco to immediately make arrangements to import power to save the Zambian economy. Speaking with The Independent Observer in Chingola yesterday, Eng Chishimba said the immediate solution to the load management crisis is importing power to mitigate the situation. He said load-shedding is negatively […]
By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) Liquidator Milingo Lungu continues to surprise all doubting Thomases by priming to procure 35 brand new underground earth moving equipment. The major complaint at KCM has been that of old equipment and lack of spares for the same old equipment. But Mr Lungu seems ready to solve the […]
…but Eng Stephen Chishimba calls for importing of power as immediate mitigation measure By JOHN SAKALA A seasoned Lusaka based Civil Engineer Lytone Kanowa says Zambian Engineers are making themselves irrelevant by remaining mute amid load shedding crisis. Eng Kanowa who has an engineering bias in Water and Sanitation said amid such crisis, Zambian Engineers […]
By JOHN SAKALA National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili has pleaded not guilty to one count of defaming President Edgar Lungu. This is contrary to section 69 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the laws of Zambia. Kambwili pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Magistrate Lameck Mwale. Meanwhile, Magistrate Mwale has granted Kambwili […]
By Sports Writer Chipolopolo stand-in coach Aggrey Chiyangi has named nine foreign based players for the September 7, international friendly match against South Africa slated for National Heroes Stadium. Skipper Kabaso Chongo of TP Mazembe leads the foreign legion that has club mate Tandi Mwape and the Orlando Pirates duo of Augustine Mulenga and Justin […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambia has called on SADC member countries to speed up operationalization of protocols and agreements that facilitate for free movements of people and goods. Minister of Tourism and Arts Ronald Chitotela says SADC member countries should develop policies aimed at progressive elimination of obstacles to the free movement of capital and labour […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambia has called on Argentina to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding on the flow of information and best practices in the mining sector. Argentina’s Chamber of Mines Executive Director Luciano Beresnstein agreed to the proposal made by Zambia in Buenos Aires, and said that there is urgent need for his association […]
Alice Nachilembe
The Independent Observer
