By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District Commissioner Mary Chibesa has accused Konkola Copper Mines of polluting Muntimpa stream. Briefing Mines Minister Richard Musukwa when he paid a courtesy call at her office, Ms Chibesa said KCM polluted the stream thereby affecting the people living along and near the stream. She said the farmers along the stream […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mines Minister Richard Musukwa says the Sulphur dioxide discharge by Konkola Copper Mines that affected KCM employees and pupils at Nchanga trust school was unacceptable and should not re-occur. Mr Musukwa told KCM to put safety measures in high gear as it is mandated to provide safety of the environment. He said […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has handed over the Kasompe Airstrip to Chingola Municipal Council. Speaking during the handover of the aerodrome yesterday in Chingola, Ministry of Transport and Communications Principal Aviation Officer Priscilla Lombanya said the handover of aerodromes to local authorities will bring about ownership. Ms Lombanya said most of […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Zambian Ambassador to China Winnie Chibesakaunda Natala has assured the Zambian delegation in China of her support to identify well established partners in China. Ms Natala said she would help in identifying partners to twin up with the Zambian youths provided the youths remain united, disciplined and industrious towards a common […]
By Staff Writer Retired Chingola Municipal Council Senior Resettlement Officer Joseph Chibesa has pleaded not guilty to one count of indecent assault. Chibesa 59, of 45 Chiwempala Road was arrested on June 28, 2019 by police after a tip off from the members of the public that he was sexually defiling the six year old […]
Four Zambia Police Traffic Officers were this morning caught unaware for mounting an illegal roadblock along Mungwi road and getting money from motorists without giving receipts. The officers, two males and two females upon noticing the presence of Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo attempted to escape and when the minister inquired if the motorists were […]
President Edgar Lungu has directed all government leaders and Zambians to stop talking and start working in order to get the job done. The Head of State noted that there has been a lot of procrastination among those charged with implementing programmes and projects hence affecting delivery of service. President Lungu observed that since Zambia’s […]
By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines KCM) and Chingola Municipal have committed on the possible relocation of the community in Njanji area living in cracked houses in Nchanga North. This follows a meeting convened by Nchanga Member of Parliament Chali Chilombo where all three parties were called to find the lasting solution for the community […]
Alice Nachilembe
The Independent Observer
