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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Zesco’s application to hike connection fees backed

By Staff Writer Energy Expert Johnstone Chikwanda has backed power utility company ZESCO Limited’s application to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) for an upward revision of connection fees for standard connection. Mr Chikwanda said that for some years now, Zambia has not had any hikes in connection fees while prices of connection materials such as […]

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Inter-City-bus fares reduced by K10

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and bus operators have resolved to reduce inter-city bus fares, following the drop in fuel pump price announced by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) recently. RTSA Head Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga said that bus fares for all inter-city routes have been reduced by K10.00 with […]

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Caritas Chipata drills Boreholes

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Caritas Chipata has drilled six boreholes in six villages in Chipangali District to help the people have access to safe and clean drinking water. And Chipangali Town Council Chairperson  Maxson Nkhoma said the people of Chipangali District have expressed gratitude toward Caritas Chipata for the gesture. Mr Nkhoma said the Local Authority […]

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Zambia a preferred investment destination

By Staff Writer Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba has called on investors to consider Zambia as the best investment destination. Ms Tambatamba said Zambia is becoming a more attractive investment destination with the New Dawn’s economic agenda. She said that the Government is focusing on turning around the economy of Zambia by […]

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Solwezi Council increases Local generated fund

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Solwezi Municipal Council has this year increased the Locally Generated funds, equalization fund from K2, 500.000 to nine 9Million. Solwezi Mayor Remmy Kalepa has disclosed this during a media briefing in solwezi. Mr Kalepa said that the increment of the equalization fund will have more local developmental projects in communities. He said […]

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Mr President is Vedanta coming back to Chingola

Dear Mr President Dear Mr President Hakainde Hichilema , Chingola is unsettled, Copperbelt is unsettled, so is the Country over KCM/Vedanta. Mr President, can you explain in a simple way for every Zambian to understand what really is going on with KCM? *Is Vedanta coming back? *Why have you appointed another liquidator when you yourself […]

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Tobacco Farmers exploited

By Staff Writer Eastern Province Democratic Party Chairperson Danton Ndhlovu says Government should quickly engage Tobacco Buyers offering lower prices to Tobacco farmers. Mr Ndhlovu said farmers in Eastern Province have complained that the buyers should re-look at the prices being offered which must consider the labour cost, input costs and time invested and reward […]

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E-cigarette should be banned

Youth Alliance Executive Director Samson Mwale says the Zambian Government should ban marketing and use of all e-cigarette as new global research finds e-cigarettes to be harmful and addictive. Mr Mwale said the Australian National University published a research that found vaping, causing addiction in a new generation of users” and makes young people three […]

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ZCCM-IH welcomes FQM investment of $1.25 billion

By Staff Writer ZCCM-IH has welcomed the announcement by First Quantum Mine (FQM) to invest $1.25 billion in the S3 Kansanshi mine expansion project. ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson Dolika Banda said the board is elated with this announcement as it will lead to renewed vibrancy in the mining sector. Ms Banda said ZCCM-IH is pleased to […]

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