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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Kenyan Theft Suspect Arrested At Witchdoctor’s Shrine

A Kenyan woman who allegedly stole money from a government official’s home where she worked as domestic worker has been arrested at a witch-doctor’s shrine, police say. The police said the suspect was arrested alongside her partner at the “renowned witch-doctor’s house” in a town near the capital, Nairobi, “where she had gone to seek […]

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Govt urged to clarify on teacher’s replacement list

By Staff WriterChipangali Town Council Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma says that the Minister of Education should clarify reports of replacement list on newly recruited teachers.  Mr Nkhoma said government should give the official position about a replacement list to be compared of teachers who were not selected to replace those who will not report in various […]

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Respect migrant workers- Labour Minister

By Staff WriterMinister of Labour and Social Security, Brenda Tambatamba has called for the protection of migrant workers because they form a key component of the labour force market.  Ms Tambatamba has revealed that migrant workers offered key services such as health especially in the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Migration in today’s world defines […]

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FAZ LODGES COMPLAINT TO CAF OVER ETHIOPIAN REFEREE

By Mercy Chewe The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has lodged a complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against the officiating exhibited by Ethiopian referee Lidya Tafesse Abebe during the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semi-final match between Zambia and South Africa. Zambia lost the match 1-0 as South Africa scored […]

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Zesco reaches over 1,000MW Surplus in Power Generation

ZESCO has revealed that Zambia has achieved an electricity generation surplus of 1,156MW (Megawatts) in power generation capacity. This follows the successful commissioning of 4x150MW capacity from the 750MW Kafue Gorge Lower Power Station. ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani said currently the installed national generation capacity stands at 3,456.8MW against a peak national demand of approximately 2,300MW. […]

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2022 census online application to disadvatange rural youths

By Staff Writer Leadership Movement (LM) says the 2022 Census online application will disadvantage many rural youths hence Government should address the concerns by stakeholders. LM Media Director Tatila Tatilsa has called on Government to review the mode of application as the 2022 census online application will disadvantage applicants from rural areas. Mr Tatila said […]

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African Swine Fever broken out in Chingola

By CHINOYI CHIPULUAfrican Swine Fever (ASF) has broken out in Chingola District. The outbreak has prompted Chingola Municipal Council (CMC) to ban the movement of pig and pig products in and out of the district to curb the further spread of ASF. CMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Evelyn Mulenga confirmed in a statement that the […]

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Veep in India to woo investors

Vice President Mutale Nalumango says Zambia is seeking investments that will support the country’s economic transformation agenda. Ms Nalumango said her mission to India is to woo investments and enhance trade between the two countries. Speaking to ZANIS upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi, the Vice President stressed that India is […]

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K1.2 million bursary application approved for Bwana Mkubwa constituency

By CHINOYI CHIPULUThe Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has approved over K1.2 million bursary application for selected secondary boarding schools and skills training for Bwana Mkubwa Constituency under the 2022 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). According to a statement released by Ndola City Council Public Relations Manager Rabecca Mushota, the Ministry has approved six […]

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