PF in Lufwanyama District has welcomed President Edgar Lungu’s decision to fire MMD leader Felix Mutati from Government. Information and Publicity Secretary for PF in Lufwanyama, Henry Chilombo says those serving Government should be in the same boat. He said it’s high time for people in government to be loyal to the party leadership as […]
By Staff Writer UPND says the protests in Kitwe and Kalulushi over the alleged sale of ZAFFICO should not be ignored. UPND Secretary General Stephen Katuka said PF cannot be trusted anymore. Mr Katuka said recently when there was a rumour of fuel hike, Government said the fuel hiking was just a rumour but two […]
By Martin Chawanzi Midfielder Chisamba Lungu has completed his move to Kitwe giants Nkana. Chisamba has signed a 2 year deal. Details later
By Martin Chawanzi Zambia Women National Team coach Bruce Mwape has named his final 21-member squad for the 2018 Africa Women Championship (AWC). During a media briefing at Football House, Mwape said the team would head to Ivory Coast on Thursday where they will acclimatize with some practice matches. The highly rated Barbara Banda will […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has clarified that Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) has not been sold to any investors, foreign but will be listed on Lusaka Stock Exchange. This is after Kitwe and Kalulushi ran amok rioting and protesting against the rumoured sale of the indigenous firm managing Zambian […]
By Martin Chawanzi Chipolopolo coach Sven Vandenbroeck has commenced preparations for the November 17 Africa Cup of Nations crunch match against Mozambique, with 25 local players assembling in Lusaka. Vandenbroeck led the 23 infield players through the paces yestrlerday at the Futsal Arena with an interesting blend of call ups. The technical bench led the […]
By Staff Writer Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP), says it fully supports the protests by the residents of Kitwe against the alleged sale of Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation Limited (ZAFFICO) by government. PeP Media Director Jeff Mbewe said the Constitution of Zambia in Article 20 and 21 gives citizens’ rights to protest against […]
By Nchimunya Miyoba Business came to a standstill in Kitwe’s Kamatipa, Racecourse, Kawama compounds as saw millers and residents run battles with police over the reports that ZAFFICO has been sold to foreign investors. Police in full riot gear have been deployed to the areas to calm the situation. The irate residents and saw millers […]
Zambia’s Ambassador to Sweden, Rose Salukatula has urged Zambians living in Sweden to work towards maintaining Zambia’s brand as a beacon of peace and unity. The Ambassador has called on the nationals to realise that peace was an important asset if Zambia was to continue attracting tourists as well as foreign investment in various sectors of […]
By Martin Chawanzi The Division One match between Chambishi FC and Mufulira Wanderers has been abandoned due to lack of security. Chambishi wanted to please it’s fans and they made the game free entry thereby failing to manage the surging crowd. Some fans were left injured in the process. The zone Two deciding game had […]
Alice Nachilembe
The Independent Observer
