…why do we only respect foreign contractors and suppliers? By Amb Emmanuel Mwamba A local and vibrant company, owned by an enterprising young man, wins a highly competitive tender beating multinationals and big companies. This young company has proven growing capacity by supplying vehicles and equipment to banks for lease to its clients. It also […]
By Chalusa Elarm The Zambian Constitution in part reads, “The sate shall endeavour to provide equal and adequate educational opportunities in all fields at all levels for all.” It was in 1996 too that the underlying policy document entitled “Educating Our Future” was formulated. One of the postulates of this policy was to waive grade […]
By Staff Writer Solwezi Municipal Council has awarded four female council officers for their outstanding performance during the civic year to climax the cerebration of Women’s Day. Those awarded are the Director of Finance Agness Tapisha Aongola, Sergeant Jolline Belemu Kotoni, who is a Council Police Officer for their dedication, effort and commitment to duty. Others […]
President Edgar Lungu has revealed that Misozi and Chibolya compounds in Lusaka will be demolished and modernized. President Lungu said Misisi, Chibolya and other unplanned settlements are characterized by overcrowding, with most urban residents lacking adequate access to housing, energy, clean and safe drinking water, sanitation, transport services, quality health services, quality education and employment […]
By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Her Majesty’s representative the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps who is also former British High Commissioner to Zambia, Mr. Alistair Harrison has said High Commissioner Chikonde made positive contributions to UK/Zambia relations and represented His Excellency President Lungu with dignity and honour. And His Excellency Mr. Muyeba Chikonde, outgoing Zambia’s High Commissioner to […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambian Ambassador to Sweden Rose Salukatula has called for increased cooperation with Zambia’s partners in order to help Government achieve its developmental goals. Ms Salukatula has pointed out that despite some challenges, Government was resilient and focused on ensuring that the economy of the country grew and contributed to bettering the lives […]
By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) the official sponsor of Konkola Blades Football Club has relieved Davey Mubita of his duties as club Chairman. KCM Provisional Liquidator Milingo Lungu has already made similar changes at Chingola side Nchanga Rangers. But with Mubita there was groaning from the fans that he was blocking some fans […]
The Independent Observer
Alice Nachilembe
Abigail Chaponda
