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The Independent Observer

“Much more than a transport corridor” – why investors are betting on the Lobito corridor

The multi-country railway line connecting major mineral hubs in Angola, the DRC and Zambia continues to attract global support and financing. President Biden’s recent visit has further underscored the strategic importance of the Lobito Corridor, with new investments and partnerships. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Much fanfare surrounded US President Biden’s inaugural Africa trip, with […]

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Fashion Sakala Urged to Apologize to Coach Grant

By Staff Writer Football administrator, Bernard Moyo, has advised Zambia national team striker Fashion Sakala to apologize to coach Avram Grant over his recent phone call conversation that has sparked controversy. Earlier this year, Sakala made a negative comment against Grant in a leaked phone conversation with FAZ Communications Manager Sydney Mungala. Since then, Grant […]

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Naboonga Secondary School presents Intensive Holiday Lessons

BOOST YOUR GRADES THIS HOLIDAY! Naboonga Secondary School presents Intensive Holiday Lessons for Grade 8, 10, and 11 students! Join us from December 9th to 20th, 2024, and benefit from: Expert teaching from our team of qualified and experienced staff Personalized attention to enhance individual academic performance Affordable fees: Day Scholars: K250.00 Boarding (Naboonga pupils): […]

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Construction Worker Stabbed to Death in Chililabombwe

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 29-year-old employee of Hounding Construction Company, subcontracted by Lubambe Copper Mine, was stabbed to death by a fellow worker following a dispute. The incident occurred on December 3, 2024, at around 23:30 hours at the Lubambe Copper Mine camp in Chililabombwe. According to Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba, the victim, […]

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ZNBC to air ECL eligibility case judgment Live

ZNBC will, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, broadcast live Constitutional Court proceedings on the eligibility case of former President, Edgar Lungu. The court proceedings, which will start at 09 hours, will be broadcast on TV 1, Radio 1, 2, and 4, with a live stream, available on the ZNBC Today Facebook page. ZNBC Head Corporate […]

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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA EXPECTED IN ANGOLA

President Hakainde Hichilema is on December 4 th, 2024, expected in Angola for an Official Visit. This is contained in a statement, by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe. Mr Haimbe clarified that the visit is an invitation of João Manuel Gonçalves lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola. President Hichilema will participate in the Partnership for Global […]

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MANHUNT LAUNCHED IN MONGU 

Police have launched a manhunt following the murder of a 42 – year old dentist from Lewanika General Hospital in Mongu District of Western Province. Western Province Commissioner of Police, David Chileshe identified the deceased as Armstrong Samanga of Mbuywana compound in Mongu district. Mr Chileshe says two unknown suspects attacked the deceased and got away […]

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