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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Battery manufacturing plant coming to Zambia

Staff Writer 12K Battery-Chem, a part of the 12K Energy Group is scheduled to establish Africa’s first gigaplant (battery manufacturing) in Zambia. The plant will be located in Mansa and the company is also expected to establish a plant in Rufunsa District to manufacture electric commercial vehicles and electric school buses. 12 K Energy Group […]

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ZAPRA’s President Irene Chipili appointed to Africa’s Council of Communicators

By Staff Writer Zambia Public Relations Association (ZAPRA) President Irene Chipili has been appointed to the Africa Regional Council of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management. Kenya’s Peterson Integrated Communications Limited Chief Executive Officer, Peter Mutie, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Africa Global Alliance Regional Council. Other members of Africa […]

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Labour in the process of developing the national productivity bill

By Staff Writer The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Borniface Nalishiwa says that despite Zambia having a National Productivity Policy, there are still many impediments towards full realization of its objectives. Mr Nalishiwa has disclosed that an appropriate legal framework is necessary to enable the ministry to effectively promote and facilitate productivity […]

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ZAF Officers die in a plan crash

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Two Zambia Air Force (ZAF) officers have died in a plane crash in Livingstone. ZAF Director Public Relations & Foreign Liaison Lieutenant Colonel Hellen Chota confirmed in a statement that ZAF recorded an air crash at 11:00 hours involving the SF-260 TW light trainer aircraft. Lt Col Chota identified the deceased as […]

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MoF engages energy investors at 2022 expo

By Staff Writer The Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane has engaged with some prospective investors that have shown interest in the Zambian energy sector at the 2022 Expo in Dubai. Mr Musokotwane who was accompanied by the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga visited the Zambian Pavilion at the Expo, […]

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Nchanga Rangers stay fourth

By Mercy Chewe Promotion contenders Nchanga Rangers have maintained fourth position in Division One with five matches remaining before the season ends. Nchanga over the weekend drew goalless with Kitwe United at home in Chingola. Brave have 47 points, just one ahead of fifth placed Mighty Mufulira Wanderers, as at Week 29. Nchanga must avoid […]

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IDC/ZCCM-HI should run black mountain

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Youth Arthur Teleshi says that Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) should start running the black mountain as a proper mine with all mining safety regulations in place. Mr Teleshi said that the way the black mountain is being handled, is not sustainable as the […]

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