By JOHN SAKALA A Zambian Business Executive has called on global manufacturing firms to set up manufacturing companies in Zambia. Metal Fabricators of Zambia Managing Director Roseta Mwape Chabala appealed to investors to take advantage of Zambia’s revised industrialisation policy. She was speaking at an International manufacturing Indaba held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ms Chabala, […]
By JOHN SAKALA UPND Deputy Secretary General for Administration Gertrude Imenda says morally bankrupt and greed politicians cannot survive in UPND. In a media statement to The Independent Observer, Ms Imenda said morally bankrupt politicians like Faith Mushongo hardly fit in UPND. She said those that are selfish and want personal gain cannot last in […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zeaco has been directed to suspend the employment of new staff and freeze all vacant positions unless in exceptional circumstances; restructure the company by streamlining operations and reduce the current workforce. The Industrial Development Corporation under which Zesco falls has also directed the power utility company to abolish or merge functions or […]
By Rapheal Mwenya North Western Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Industry President Kafuta Mukumbi says the hospitality industry in the country is expanding and has potential to contribute to economic growth. Speaking during the exit Hospitality training workshop at Solwezi Lodge in the presence of representatives from Hotels, lodges and restaurants based in Solwezi, Mr […]
By Clozzen Bikale The United Party for National Development (UPND) in North Western province has endorsed Hakahinde Hichilema as its sole candidate for 2021 general election.Speaking during the just ended provincial mobilisation tour, UPND Provincial Chairperson Colonel Glandons Katambi said the party in the province will rally behind HH. He was telling UPND Secretary General […]
Godfrey Chikumbi Top Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe will on Thursday June 27, 2019 officiate the AFCON Group C encounter involving Algeria and Senegal. Janny will be assisted by Sudanese Waleed Ahmed Ali and Eritrean Tesfagioghis Berh, the fourth Official will be Seychellois Bernard Camille. The match will kick off at 7PM CAT.
By JOHN SAKALA TransUnion Africa has launched a new product called CreditPulse that promises to increase financial inclusion across Zambia by enabling the short-term lending industry to make more informed lending decisions almost instantly. CreditPulse is aimed at providing near real-time consumer information to micro-lenders, the application process for a loan can be reduced and […]
FAZONLINE: Zambia Women National Team skipper Misozi Zulu says she is happy to be back from a long injury layoff and help the team challenge for Cosafa honours. In an interview, Misozi who sustained a knee injury in a 1-0 win over Cameroon at the 2018 Cosafa championship in Port Elizabeth. The Indeni Roses midfielder […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has urged members of the public, especially drivers to adhere to road traffic rules and regulations during the Heroes and Unity day holidays. Speaking when he addressed RTSA Officers as he flagged off the ten (10) days countrywide traffic law enforcement programme ahead of the […]
By Bwale Mutanuka The man of the moment ‘Yo Maps’ of the ‘Finally’ fame sent Kokoliko FM fans agog with his music charm when he stepped up on the Chiwempala’s Kaunda Square stage. This was during the Kokoliko FM Radio road show to promote a youthful program called ‘Ishiwi.’ And the guest artist Yo Maps […]
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