Dear Editor, Despite witnessing exceptional growth in development finance in recent years, Zambia is still faced with the arduous task of mobilizing adequate resources to fund its growth and future transformation agenda. Given the rarity of external development assistance, and low commodity prices for our goods and services, it’s needless to say that Zambia has […]
By Nchimunya Miyoba The Drug Enforcement Commission in Lusaka has arrested two individuals for trafficking in over six hundred (600) kilograms of cannabis, contrary to the laws of Zambia. Edward Phiri, 32, a farmer of Kabanana compound has been arrested and jointly charged with Meckson Zulu, 23, a bricklayer of the same compound for trafficking […]
By MWAPE MWESA Solwezi’s UPND Tumvwanganai ward councilor Kyapalushi Kapatamoyo has resigned from her position. Ms Kapatamoyo who was the only female Councillor at the Solwezi Municipal Council has since resigned from active politics and ceased to be a member of any political party. According to a letter dated September 10, 2018 addressed to Solwezi […]
The Medical theatre room at Kawambwa district hospital has been destroyed, following a heavy downpour that characterized the area over the weekend. Kawambwa district Town Council Chairman Kalumba Chifumbe said the heavy rains lasted for about an hour, destroying various equipment in the process. ZANIS reports that Mr Chifumbe added that the heavy downpour also partly […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nchanga Member Of Parliament Chali Chilombo says land for ex-miners is still available and they will get it. Mr Chilombo said the delay in the demarcation of the land has been caused by the sitting tenants from the same area who reacted. He said the office of the Auditor General had released […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE PF Nchanga Member of Parliament Chali Chilombo has refuted the rumor going round that a Chinese firm is eying to take over Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) from Vedanta Mineral Resources. Mr Chilombo said the rumor that is going round that Government wants to takeover KCM and hand it over to a Chinese […]
Zambia is being peer reviewed by the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti Money Laundering Group to assess the country’s compliance to laws relating to money laundering and terrorism financing. The assessment report is expected to be out by April next year. Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo made this disclosure yesterday in Addis Ababa when he […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary for International Relations and Cooperation (IR&C), Chalwe Lombe has urged Missions abroad to be innovative for them to continue executing their mandate effectively in the midst of austerity measures. Ambassador Lombe said it is important for Missions abroad to embrace the period of austerity through prudent management of financial […]
Bwana Mkubwa PF Member of Parliament Jonas Chanda has said that Kantolomba cemetery road must be constructed into a tar-mark. The gravel road is a busy road because it is used by thousands of mourners and many vehicles. Dr Chanda was speaking when he flagged off the grading of the Kantolomba Cemetery road which has […]
By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA Zambia China Economic and Trade Zone says the change of taxation policies in the country has promoted investors to invest out side the Multi Facility Economic Zone. ZCCZ Corporate Affairs Manager Stephen Lindunda said the policies are no longer favourable to companies that wish to invest within the country as they are […]
The Independent Observer
Alice Nachilembe
