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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Zambian stabbed to death in South Africa

A Zambian National, based in South Africa was on Tuesday 27th September,2022 stabbed by unknown people in unexplained circumstances. Goodson Chomba, 34, is said to have been stabbed several times and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Mother to the deceased, Anna Chama, confirmed the matter to the Zambia […]

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Mopani mine accident claims a life

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A mine accident at Mopani Copper mine has killed one miner at Nkana Mine Plant, South Ore Body (SOB) Shaft in Wusakile Township in Kitwe. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said that Kennedy Sapitu 53, of Chamboli Township a Senior Security Officer for Mopani Copper Mines reported that one man only […]

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Chinese man in court for manslaughter

A case in which a Chinese national is facing a charge of manslaughter after he shot a Lumezi resident at a mine in July this year has opened in the Chipata High Court. Wu Zhigang appeared for plea this morning before Chipata resident judge Mercy Makubalo. However, the case could not take off because there […]

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ERB to consider revision of Zesco charge

The Energy Regulations Authority (ERB) will in 30 days determine whether to increase or maintain the ZESCO connection charges as requested by the power utility company. ERB Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa said the board will provide feedback after weighing the submission by various stakeholders on ZESCO’s application. Meanwhile the application to increase the connection charges […]

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Police pick the body of unknown man in Ndola

By Staff Writer Police have picked up the body of unknown man suspected to have been murdered in Ndola’s Pamodzi area. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said the incident occurred yesterday October 2, 2022 between 01:30hours and 02:00hours in Pamodzi Township. Ms Zulu said Bruce Chilanga of Pamodzi, a Liaison officer for Kagem Mine, […]

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More co-operatives empowered in Nchanga Constituency

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Another set of Sixty-nine women and youth cooperatives from Nchanga Constituency have received phase two of Constituency Development Fund empowerment grants as startup capital. The grants received are between K5000, to 25,000 to all the groups. The clubs and cooperatives granted represent all the 11wards in Nchanga constituency. Speaking at the handover […]

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Govt pledges to support traditional ceremonies

Energy Minister Peter Kapala says President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration will continue acknowledging traditional ceremonies across the country as they are a unifying factor in providing a platform for Government and traditional leaders to co-exist. Mr Kapala said this is why Government wants to work with traditional leaders because they are important partners in […]

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GRZ workers cutting trees for Charcoal business

Government has unearthed a scam where some senior members of staff at Bulaya Primary School in Lufwanyama District are illegally cutting down trees at the School for their private Charcoal business. A team of District Government officials led by Lufwanyama District Commissioner Justin  Mwalikwa visited the scene after a tip of from concerned community members. […]

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Dates set for Local Govt By-elections

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set Friday, November 4th, 2022 as a date to hold three Council Chairpersons and 18 Ward Councillor by-elections. The polls will take place from 06:00 hours to 18:00 hours while nominations for the by-elections will be conducted on Thursday October 13th, 2022. ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga […]

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