Author: Abigail Chaponda | The Independent Observer

Artisanal small scale mining essential for Zambia’s development

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 Abigail Chaponda0

Zambian Author and Publisher honours her country

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 Abigail Chaponda0

By Staff Reporter Amina Chitembo a UK based Zambian Author, Publisher and Leadership Coach has honoured her homeland, Zambia, as she is featured in a history-making exhibition celebrating 900 years of ‘Treasured People and Possessions’ at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. The ‘Treasured People and Possessions’ exhibition celebrates 900 years of the rich heritage of […]

Clearance of backlog of cases at the top of the Judiciary’s agenda

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 Abigail Chaponda0

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Judiciary Chief Registrar Charles Kafunda has said there is need to use technology to support case management techniques as well as setting appropriate performance targets and monitoring if the Judiciary is to reduce on the backlog of cases, that the judiciary currently faces. And Mr. Kafunda said the […]

Zambia High Commission writes to The Sun newspaper, a UK Tabloid over irresponsible reporting

November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 Abigail Chaponda0

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom The Zambia High Commission in London has noted with disappointment an article that was published by The Sun, a UK Tabloid on Sunday 25 November 2018, insinuating that the Duchess of Sussex pulled out of a visit to Zambia due to Zika concerns. The article was also reported […]

Zambia to enhance Trade and bilateral relations with Malta

November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 Abigail Chaponda0

By Clifford Lambe in Italy, Rome His Excellency Dr. Joseph Katema, Nonresident High Commissioner of Zambia to the Republic of Malta presented his Letters of Credentials to H.E, President Mrs. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca of Malta amidst a special ceremony organized at the Presidential Palace along Republic Street in Valletta, Malta. Dr. Katema also presented the […]

Guard the peace you have jealously

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 Abigail Chaponda0

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Bishop in charge of Ethnic Chaplaincies Bishop Paul Mcaleenan has urged Zambians not to take the peace Zambia has so far enjoyed for granted but should guard it jealously. And Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom His Excellency Mr. Muyeba Chikonde has […]

The Church of England prays for Zambia.

October 25, 2018 Abigail Chaponda0

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom The Church of England on Tuesday prayed for Zambia and its leaders and prayed that Zambians maybe bound by a common purpose. An Evensong was held at the Westminster Abbey to mark Zambia’s 54th Independence and the focus of the service was to pray for Zambia, its leaders […]

United Kingdom a steadfast friend of Zambia.

October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 Abigail Chaponda0

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom United Kingdom Minister of State for Africa at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Minister of State at the Department for International Development Harriett Baldwin has said the UK is a steadfast friend of Zambia. During a meeting when Minister Baldwin hosted Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United […]

Tourism Minister Charles Banda warns wildlife criminals of serious penalties

October 13, 2018October 13, 2018 Abigail Chaponda0

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Minister of Tourism and Arts Charles Banda has warned wildlife criminals of serious penalties as Government is in the process of reviewing the National Parks and Wildlife Act No. 14 of 2015. And Zambia has committed to fight against illegal wildlife trade as the scourge deprives states and […]

Zambian Government committed to establish a Natural History Museum

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 Abigail Chaponda0

By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Minister of Tourism and Arts Charles Banda on Wednesday held bilateral talks with United Kingdom’s Natural History Museum Director Sir Michael Dixon and discussed collaboration between the Zambia Government and the Museum on establishing a Natural History Museum in Zambia. During the meeting, the Minister said the Zambian […]