By JOHN SAKALA Residents of 15 Miles in Lusaka have executed citizen arrest on the 52-year old man of Kabanana Townahip who is alleged to have hacked his wife to death last week and hid her body under the bed of their matrimonial home. Later he bolted he was apprehended by residents of 15 Miles […]
By Thulasizwe Tembo Police in Lusaka, Copperbelt and Southern Provinces have so far arrested a total of 16 people in connection with the leaked 2018 grade 7, 9 and 12 examination papers. Zambia Police Spokesperson Esther Mwata-Katongo has confirmed in a statement, stating further that among those arrested are teachers and pupils. She said that […]
By JOHN SAKALA A horny Pastor of Valley of Hope Ministry has committed suicide after allegedly raping his maid. Amos Chisanga aged 30, of Kabanana, committed suicide by hanging himself inside his children’s bedroom using cross belts. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says Chisanga was reported to have raped his 22-year old maid. Ms Katongo said […]
By Nchimunya Miyoba The Drug Enforcement Commission in Lusaka has arrested two individuals for trafficking in over six hundred (600) kilograms of cannabis, contrary to the laws of Zambia. Edward Phiri, 32, a farmer of Kabanana compound has been arrested and jointly charged with Meckson Zulu, 23, a bricklayer of the same compound for trafficking […]
The opposition UPND has adopted Pastor Kangwa Chileshe as its candidate for the Lusaka Mayoral elections. Pastor Kangwa is famed for his acting role in Zambia’s first soap opera Kabanana in which he played the lead role of Jason Kabanana. The UPND has also adopted George Muleya as the party’s candidate for the Chilanga Council […]
By JOHN SAKALA A combined team of Lusaka City Council (LCC) officers and State Police have arrested 82 suspected underage persons for underage beer drinking and patronising bars. The operation was conducted last night from 20:00 hours to 02:00 hours today in Chaisa, Mandevu Emmasdale, Kabanana and Chipata compounds. LCC acting Public Relations Manager George […]
By JOHN SAKALA A-14 year old boy of Gwembe died on the spot after being attacked by a crocodile four days ago, Southern Police Chief Bonny Kapeso has said. Mr Kapeso told The Independent Observer that Cholwe Siandimba of Masonga’s village in Chief Chipepo’s area in Gwembe was attacked by a crocodile on Sunday. He […]
The Independent Observer
Alice Nachilembe
