…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 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 […]
Dear Editor I write to urge opposition political parties to unite to enable them to unseat PF in 2021. If they don’t, they will have themselves to blame if pf wins in 2021. As seen, PF will not want to lose 2021 elections at all cost because of so many criminal charges involving corruption, stealing […]
By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Provisional Liquidator Milingo Lungu has appointed Patson Nyirenda as the new president of Nchanga Rangers, taking over from Yoram Kapai. Lungu said Nyirenda the acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at KCM will take from Kapai who resigned from the position. KCM Public Relations and Communications Manager Shapi Shachinda […]
At least Thirty Indian business women have declared interest in Zambia as a destination of choice for trade and tourism. Speaking when a delegation of thirty women where hosted at Zambia High Commission in new Delhi, India, womenovator Founder Tripti Shinghal said the delegation is interested in discussions that will result in visible progress. She […]
Power Dynamos has fied its coaches in what is termed as under performance. Power Dynamos FC latest statement said; Power makes changes to Power Dynamos FC have relieved Head Coach Kelvin Kaindu and Assistant Coach Chintu Kampamba of their services with effect from 16th April 2019. The decision comes in the wake of a string […]
A Zambian youth has scoped the World Bank sponsored blog for development award (#Blog4DevAward). Musopa Kalenga, a Zambian national, entered an essay writing competition organised by the World Bank Africa Region called #Blog4Dev. For the first time ever, the World Bank Africa Region hosted the regional blog competition, in 2019, in order to offer young […]
The World Bank has invited Zambia to become one of the pilot locations for the human capital project, an initiative aimed at scaling-up access to quality education, health, and skills development. The move has been welcomed by Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe and her counterpart Minister of National Development Planning, Alexander Chiteme. The project is […]
The Independent Observer
Abigail Chaponda
Alice Nachilembe
