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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

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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2023 budget to be unveiled this afternoon

Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane is this afternoon expected to present the 2023 National budget. This is the second Budget that the New Dawn Government is presenting since assuming office in 2021. The Budget is expected to start contributing to the targets set out in the country’s 8th National Development Plan for 2022 […]

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600 girls retrieved from early marriages

World Vision Zambia has retrieved 600 Girls from child marriages across the country. World Vision Zambia Board Chairperson Malcom Chabala said child marriage should not be condoned. Mr Chabala was speaking during the Strong Girls, Strong Zambia fundraising campaign Launch whose target amount is Eight million United States dollars. He said the organization aims to […]

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Amakalata with Alfred Mukanaka: UKULANSHA

Ifyo nakutemwa, nangu umweo kuti nakusuninako Kapundu, uwabusaka nge kolongo Auba katambala nga nshifyonenako Pali iwe, ndi nkolooko Nshakwata bulo Nshakwata tulo.   Nangu mbiipe nga masambi Nyende uwainama nge citeepo Ndi mulonge, nakutemwa nga lyambi Nakutemwa nge pepo Intulo ya lubuto Ilyashila ukucila ulubuko.   Nalapa, pali maayo uwamfyele Nsumina, nkakushitila icandaluwa Ukalamekelamo nga […]

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Solwezi Council community development programs elate TWAM

By Staff Writer Tools With A Mission (TWAM) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Grifin is highly impressed with skills development programs being implemented by Solwezi Municipal Council through the Community Development section charged with such a responsibility in the community. Mr Grifin who is in Zambia to monitor how organisations in various parts of the […]

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Zambians urged to venture into business

Socialist Party President Fred M’membe says there is need for Zambians to venture into businesses if the country is to develop. Dr M’membe said as much as foreign investors are needed, it is the duty of Zambians to focus on developing the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka, the Socialist Party leader further […]

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