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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Esther Lungu’s case settled-Makebi Zulu

Staff Writer Former First Lady Esther Lungu’s Lawyer Makebi Zulu says that the matter for the former first lady has been settled with the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) Mrs Lungu was at the DEC premises appearing for questioning over 15 flats that she owns and are suspected to be proceeds of crime. Mr Zulu said […]

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GOVT STARTS EVALUATION OF BORDER PPP PROJECTS

Government has started the evaluation process of the Public Private Partnership project of modernizing border infrastructure at three borders on the Copperbelt. The borders are Sakania, Mokambo and Kasumbalesa in Ndola, Mufulira and Chililabombwe. Public Private Partnership Council Member Margaret Mudenda says the projects also include upgrading of the roads leading to the borders and […]

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Land wrangles rock Chibombo

Central Province Minister, Credo Nanjuwa is saddened that land wrangles between the community in Chibombo district and a Chinese investor, Chen-Guan, have continued. Speaking in Chibombo during a meeting to resolve the impasse, Mr Nanjuwa said it is not efficient to discussing the same subject over and over again. Mr Nanjuwa said government can only […]

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North West Chiefs Want 15% of Mining Revenue

Chiefs in North Western Province have called on Government to review the Mining Policy to include provisions where 15-percent of proceeds from Mining firms will remain in host Provinces. Chief Mumena of the Kaonde People said this on behalf of seven traditional leaders who met President Hakainde Hichilema in Kalumbila District on the sidelines of […]

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A day-old-baby damped in a stream

By Staff Writer Police in Ndola have lunched a manhunt to find a woman who has damped a one day old baby in a stream at Gomes area in Chipulukusu.Police picked up the body of the abandoned baby along a steam in Gomes and investigations into the matter are launched with a view to identify […]

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President HH expected in N/western today

By CLOZZEN BIKALEPresident Hakainde Hichilema is today expected in Northwestern province on a two day working visit where he will officiate at two projects in Kalumbila and Mwinilunga districts. The President is expected to officiate at the ground breaking of a nickel mine in Kalumbila district on today and also commission a fruit processing plant […]

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KPF go top in Rugby League

By Mercy CheweKPF have opened a one point lead at the top of the National Rugby League table despite losing their latest game at the weekend. KPF lost 6-0 to Diggers in the Kitwe derby at home but earned a bonus point that moved them to 42 points from ten matches played. Diggers stayed third […]

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Chipangali Council drills 12 boreholes

The Chipangali Town Council has drilled 12 Boreholes in the District to enhance access to safe and clean drinking water to the people of Chipangali District The first phase of drilling boreholes in the District is in line with Government policy of reaching universal coverage of access to safe and clean drinking. Chipangali Town Council Secretary […]

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Esther Lungu supporter warned against unlawful assembly at DEC By Staff Writer Former First Lady Esther Lungu supporters planning to assembly at the Drug Enforcement Commission following her Summoning have been warned by the Police. The Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba said it is a normal practice for Law Enforcement Agencies when making an […]

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