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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

NTH gets 6 million for infrastructure renovations 

Government has released six million Kwacha to Ndola Teaching Hospital on the Copperbelt for infrastructure rehabilitation. Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo disclosed to ZANIS that the funds will go towards the rehabilitation of critical areas at Ndola Teaching Hospital. Mr Matambo said government desires to improve the provision of quality health care services hence the […]

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Church burying 8 measles victims at night shocks FDI

Secret burial of 8 measles victims at night by Zion Church in Sinazongwe District, Southern Province, has shocked Family Development Initiatives (FDI). Zambia Daily Mail newspaper yesterday reported that about 10 people had died from suspected measles while several others were battling with the disease following an outbreak in Sinazongwe District after a group of […]

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Former Mungwi DC nabbed for money laundering

By Staff WriterThe Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) has arrested former Mungwi District Commissioner for Obtaining Money by False Pretences. Kaniki Daniel Bwalya 65, of Plot No. F4502 Lukulu North in Kasama District, has been arrested for obtaining over K240, 000.00 from a named company as rentals for a […]

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Bowman Lusambo nabbed for electoral corruption

By Staff WriterThe Anti- Corruption Commission has arrested and charged former Kabushi Constituency Parliamentarian Bowman Lusambo for electoral corruption. Lusambo has been arrested and charged with four counts of Bribery ACC Public Relations Manager Timothy Moono said the offences were committed between April 2021 and August 14, 2021 in Ndola during the August 2021 General […]

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Gutted Kapalala Market to be reconstructed

Government has released K4m to Ndola City Council for rehabilitation of Kapalala Market that was recently gutted. Local Government Permanent Secretary for Administration Maambo Hamaundu says Government wants the works at the market to be completed before the rain season. Mr Hamaundu said that the defense forces have been engaged to work on the facility. And […]

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Seven schools to delay opening

Seven Schools on the Copperbelt, Central and Southern Provinces to open a week after the actual opening day September 5, because they are still being used as GCE examination marking centers. Education Minister Douglous Syakalima said that the delay is expected not to take longer than Seven days. Mr Syakalima has appealed to teachers marking […]

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Pastor nabbed for rape

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-30-year-old pastor of a named church in Lusaka’s Kanyama area has been arrested for allegedly raping an-18- old girl he was keeping. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Police charged and arrested George Phiri a Pastor of United End of Time Church situated in kanyama site and service for the offence of rape. […]

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CMC cleans Kasala ward

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Keep Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy campaign has continued in Chingola district as the Municipal Council today visited Kasala ward. The Municipal Council in conjunction with Neportech and Zambia National Building Society cleaned Kabundi market and Kabundi clinic. Kasala ward councilor Boyd Mfunda encouraged traders and marketers to always ensure that their […]

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