By JOHN SAKALA Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company has been sued by its employees’ union for interfering in union matters in the fight that has erupted between union members. But Mulonga Water Managing Director Kanyembo Ndhlovu says the utility firm has obligation to arbitrate when employees’ differences are affecting productivity. According to the affidavit filed […]
There was a fatal road traffic accident which occurred today 4th September, 2018 at 0800 hours at Golden Valley (GART) near the layby along the Great North Road in Chisamba. Involved was Phiri Gelvasio aged 49 years of unknown address who was driving a Higer passengers Bus belonging to Yamukombe Express carrying about 35 passengers […]
By JOHN SAKALA Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya has ruled out the suspected ebola outbreak in Lusaka saying the patient had symptoms of ebola but after investigations it has proven otherwise. Dr Malama PS health has just confirmed that quarantined patient at Levy Hospital, lab results, have RULED OUT EBOLA. Our surveillance system is working well […]
Bwana Mkubwa PF Member of Parliament Jonas Chanda has said that 1,200 community members are being empowered for income generating activities (IGAs). The empowerment fund is coming from the 2017 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The Lawmaker disclosed this when he addressed members of community clubs in Mushili and Twashuka wards. Dr Chanda said forty (40) […]
Lusaka City Council (LCC) has closed down 12 bars and apprehends 10 suspected underage age patrons over the weekend. The combined team of Lusaka City Council (LCC) Public Health Inspectors, Council Police and State Police conducted the operation. This was done during an operation conducted in Emmasdale (Devil Street) and Garden Compounds. The operation meant […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A boy has died on the spot following the overturning of an ox-cut he was being ridden in, in Namwala. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the development to The Independent Observer that the boy (5) died after the ox-cart had hit into a tree thereby overturning. Ms Katongo said the accident […]
By ALFRED MUKANAKA No window shopping to make Nay, miniskirts keep men awake! The spouse benefits too Miniskirts make men docile Aroused and poised to do Menial jobs with a smile Age and status aside The pendulum swings side to side! The miniskirt makes men fight Presidential cordon broken through Where security is water […]
Dear Editor, I’m a commuter between Chingola and Kalulushi every day and this truck you see in the picture has been on the middle of the road for the past two weeks now. It got broken and there is no help that is coming either from Zambia Police or Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) […]
By JOHN SAKALA Ndola Mayor Amon Chisenga has managed to fix the stretch at the under bridge is you Ndola heading to Kapiri. See also: Ndola Mayor should fix under bridge stretch Ndola Mayor was last under intense pressure when members of The Independent Observer WhatsApp Political forum quizzed why he could fail to fix a […]
By JOHN SAKALA NWK Agri Services Zambia Limited has purchased 2.5 million tonnes of cotton and paid out more than K8.7 billion to small scale farmers in Kabwe during the ongoing crop marketing season. Company Agriculture Manager Chingwale Namachila said most of the crop is exported due to lack of adequate textile factory in the […]
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Alice Nachilembe
