Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Turkey, Binali Yildirim has called for institution-to-institution cooperation with the National Assembly of Zambia to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Mr Yildirim said he was looking forward to undertaking reciprocal visits with his Zambian counterpart, Dr Patrick Matibini to share experiences and best […]
By JOHN SAKALA Police in Petauke have launched a manhunt for a man that shot a video of the naked unconscious woman where he is seen sexually abusing her. This is in a video that has gone viral on social media. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says the conduct by the thug who filmed and posted […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The construction of Kubuta Market shelter in Kapisha is taking shape with 70 percent of the works done. Nchanga Member of Parliament Chali Chilombo was pleased with the progress on the construction of the Market shelter when he visited the site. Mr Chilombo said the market shelter which is been done at […]
Dear Editor I write with excitement to comment Nchanga Constituency MP Honorable Chali Chilombo for being equal to the task of changing the livelihood of Chingola residents. His bold intention to pass a motion of no confidence on KCM when Parliament resumes sitting is commendable and should be supported by all well meaning parliamentarians. Chingola […]
By JOHN SAKALA Southern Police Chief Bonny Kapeso has refuted the Sinazongwe shooting story alleging that 40 have been shot dead. Mr Kapeso has told The Independent Observer in an interview that the story running on social media headlined ‘40 shot dead in Sinazongwe’ is fake,misleading, sensationally written to alarm the nation. He said what […]
By Staff Writer Minister of Gender Elizabeth Phiri has requested all line Ministries to implement the National Gender Policy by ensuring that the gender focal point persons are incorporated in all activities. Ms Phiri has said that the continued employment disparities between men and women in both public and private sectors is agonising and requires […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 54 years old Zambian national has been shot dead in Germiston, South Africa by unknown people. A man identified as Kenneth Sikopo, a businessman based in Germiston, was shot seven times by two assailants around 20 hours local time last week. According to the information made available to the Zambian Mission […]
…calls for responsible journalism By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has refuted the article on “alleged cobalt scam” reported in the Daily Mail of September 4, 2018 with great concern. See related story: Govt taxes KCM cobalt-Mines PS KCM Corporate Affairs General Manager Eugene Chungu has told The Independent Observer that KCM unequivocally refutes the unfounded […]
By JOHN SAKALA The dead man the Undertaker yesterday appeared on WWE Raw brand where he verbally amputated another Hall of Fame Star Shaun Michaels. Michaels was on the receiving when he predicted victory for the WWE Chief Operations Officer Triple H for the incoming pay per view ‘Super Showdown’ in Australia this coming October […]
By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA Chapamo Minerals Processing Limited Director Kelvin Tembo says works has not resumed at the infamous black mountain because they are still putting in place safety measures. Mr Tembo said the company can’t take safety measures set by the ministry of mines and minerals through the safety department lightly because they are meant […]
Alice Nachilembe
The Independent Observer
