By Thulasizwe Tembo A retired Zambia Army officer from Ndola commando has been taken to court for defamation for using an ‘I’ (swearing) word against President Edgar Lungu. This is in a matter where Steven Mwepu, 56 of house number 7209 Kabushi in Ndola is charged with defamation of the President contrary to section 69 […]
By JOHN SAKALA Ndola maize fields have been invaded by fall army worms (FAW). But Ndola District Agriculture Coordinator Henry Matola says the army worms in Ndola are manageable because most farmers had employed the use of the recommended chemicals. The army worms which are being sited in Zambia now, are originally native to the […]
In a NewYear’s changes, President Edgar Lungu has terminated the contract of Zambia Army Commander, Lt. General Paul Mihova and his Deputy Maj. General Jackson Miti. Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations at State House, Amos Chanda announced shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the new Army Commander, Lt. General William Sikazwe. He said […]
Dear Editor Allow me to share some suggestions on how we may tackle the problem of examination leakages. From the onset, I would like to state the inevitable; that is, the cost of implementing these initiatives could be colossal but the returns of preventing examination leakage, retaining confidence in our examinations and averting of future […]
By Martin Chawanzi Green Buffaloes Football Club have received a one-year sponsorship deal from Betway company. The One Year renewable deal will cater for kit sponsorship, Stadium revamping and branding, technical bench and player education among others. Speaking during unveiling of the official 2019 season kit in Lusaka, Zambia Army Chief of Administration, Brigadier General […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ndola City Council (NCC) has embarked on the construction of markets in the city to house 400 marketeers. The Local Authority is currently constructing a market in Chifubu and two markets in Mushili. The construction of the Chifubu market which is being done by the Zambia Army will accommodate 400 marketeers after […]
By JOHN SAKALA Minister of Defence Davies Chama says Zambia is poised for economic development owing to the ambitious development programme that the government has embarked on. He said President Edgar Lungu has put in place a massive development programme that will see Zambia become a viable economic hub in Africa. The Minister said this […]
Chingola Mayor Titus Tembo merits a pat on the back for his aggression and dynamisms to combat the cancer of illegal land allocation which has infiltrated Chingola. Whether he has been using chemotherapy or herbal remedies, the bottom line is that there are signs that the battle is almost won. Chingola has been grappling and […]
By JOHN SAKALA Police in Southern Province have arrested another Chinese national for allegedly conducting illegal military training. And the Zambian director of Alert Safety Security of Livingstone has also been for unlawful drilling. Southern Police Chief Bonny Kapeso has confirmed the development to The Independent Observer in a statement. Mr Kapeso said the duo […]
Meet the new Director of Army Legal Services in the Zambia Army, Lieutenant Colonel Mwizukanji Namwawa A.K.A KANJI song writer who has also effectively become the youngest female colonel in the Defense Force. #WomenInLeadership #GenderRepresentation #SDG5 #WomenInLaw #GenderRepresentationMatters
The Independent Observer
Alice Nachilembe
