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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Councils Reshuffle workers

At least 80 percent of the workers have been reshuffled at various levels across all the 116 Local authorities in the country. And the Local Government Service Commission has dispelled reports suggesting that all Town Clerks and Council Secretaries have been fired. Commission Chairperson Ackson Sejani said the commission has not fired anyone but made […]

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ACC nabs Chitotela on U-Turns On Settlement Agreement

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Anti- Corruption Commission has apprehended former Tourism Minister Ronald Chitotela in connection with investigations on possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime. The arrest is in relation to a case in which Mr Chitotela whilst serving as Housing and Infrastructure Minister was in May 2019 arrested and charged […]

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Progress made on Access to Infor Bill

Information and Media Minister Chushi Kasanda says progress towards the enactment of the Access to Information (ATI) Bill has been made. Ms Kasanda who is also Chief Government Spokesperson said consultations of incorporating the views of stakeholders into the Draft ATI Bill have been concluded. She said soon after coming into office, the New Dawn […]

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Journalists must adhere to set standards – Ngilazi

Zambian Journalists must resolve to continue bringing pride to the profession by adhering to the set standards and ethics. This is because journalists have a duty to viewers, listeners, and readers to keep them well informed in a professional manner. Henry Ngilazi, a Media Consultant and Diplomat said Journalists ought to continue to reflect on […]

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Zambia Ladies Open Golf Tourney set for Nkana

By Mercy Chewe The Zambia Ladies Golf Union (ZLGU) has selected Kitwe’s Nkana Golf Club as the host for the 2022 Zambia Ladies Open. The Zambia Ladies Open will take place from 3rd to 5th June in Kitwe. Zambia Ladies Golf Union president Carol Joynt said 120 players both local and international are expected to participate in […]

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Solwezi Round Table 19 donates desks to St. Mary’s

By CLOZZEN BIKALE The Round Table number 19 of Solwezi has demonstrated has donated desks to St. Mary’s special school in Solwezi. Round table number 19 Chairperson Barnabas N’gambi said the round table group decided to donate 15 desks to St. Mary’s special school in Solwezi at cost of K15,000 to enable the school provide […]

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BY-ELECTIONS CAN REDUCE POST ELECTION INSTABILITY AFTER MAJOR ELECTIONS JUST NEED CONTROL ON CAUSES

GEARS INITIATIVE’s view is that controlled by-elections in an electoral democracy are a necessary undertaking to gauge likely political realignments and changes before a major election. We listened to the President’s views on by-elections during his media interactions recently as he kept his long standing views on the need to do away with the by-elections […]

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Govt challenges trade unions to serve workers better

By Staff Writer  Government has implored trade unions to rise above their differences and divisions in order to serve workers better by ensuring decent terms and conditions of service in work places. Speaking at the labour day commemoration in Mufulira district, Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati said  it is government’s desire and encouragement for […]

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26 Council employees awarded

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Solwezi Municipal Council has awarded 26 of employees for their hard work and dedication to duty. The was part of the 2022 International Labour Day Commemoration to motivate employees to work hard. SMC Assistant Public Relations Manager   Ester Chirwa said the Local Authority appreciates the role human resource play in effective service […]

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