By Staff Writer The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) is deeply saddened by the death of eleven (11) people following the fatal accident that occurred when a car hit four people and later plunged into the Lundazi river, killing all the passengers. DMMU National Coordinator, Chanda Kabwe says it is unfortunate that lives continue […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Chongwe have arrested three suspects in connection with the death of Benson Moonga who was burnt to death on suspicion that he was one of the criminals behind chemical spraying. The suspects were arrested yesterday March 1, 2020 at 10:00 hours at Malakata village of Rufunsa district. Police Spokesperson Esther […]
By Joy Sichizya in Solwezi The Criminal Session of the High Court in Solwezi has officially opened with a call on all legal practitioners to be impartial in their service to inspire confidence in the public. High Judge Timothy Katanekwa noted with sadness the increase of criminal and civil cases due to the many economic […]
By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Mines and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa has told the Europe’s largest Mining and Investment forum that the Zambian Government takes a strong exception to safeguard the prudent management and development of the country’s finite mineral resources. Speaking on a panel of discussion at the Mines and Money […]
By Staff Writer A-48-Year OLD Man of Wuzakile Township in Kitwe has been sentenced to ten years imprisonment with hard labour by the Kitwe High Court for beating his pregnant wife to death over a bed sheet. Laston Davy Kapindula was charged with manslaughter contrary to the laws of Zambia. Particulars were that on March […]
President Edgar Lungu has said that he will not impose gay rights on Zambians in exchange for donor aid. President Lungu said that certain rights that are enjoyed in other parts of the world may not be accepted by Zambians. The President said that cultural differences have proved that some of the rights enjoyed in […]
BY NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA Zesco Director for Commercial and Customer Services Chiti Mataka says the media in the country needs to be respected as the fourth arm of law with capability of altering policy decisions and shaping people’s opinions on critical issues. Mr Mataka said currently the media in the country appears to be treated as […]
By Emmanuel Mwamba I remember the 18th of June, not the sad day of the 18th June of 2011. But the 18th June of 2004. A night before, a hasty program was brought to us informing us that, His Excellency Chief Olesugun Obasanjo, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and new Chairperson of the […]
The Independent Observer
Alice Nachilembe
Abigail Chaponda
