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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Solwezi DDCC reviews 8NDP

Solwezi Municipal Council has facilitated review of the draft Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) for 2022 2026 by the District Development Coordinating Committee (DDCC) members with the aim of receiving submissions for possible inclusion in the plan. The review meeting was therefore aimed at bringing development interventions closer to the people thus promoting ownership of […]

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Elderly women should be celebrated-Rashida Mulenga

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Former Kalulushi Mayor Rashida Mulenga says elderly women should be celebrated because they are an inspiration to the new generation. Ms Mulenga said elderly women in the communities help in shaping the future of young ones who are growing up in today’s challenging environment. Ms Mulenga who also stood as independent Candidate […]

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Sustainability rest upon empowered women

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Business Woman Mushimbwe Gardner says women have a crucial role to play in achieving gender equality as sustainability rests upon empowered, fulfilled and happy women. Ms Gardner who gave a motivation talk to women during Women’s day celebrations said Women have more influence and power than most people realise or care […]

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Protect women with disabilities from climate impact

Disability Rights Watch (DRW) says the impacts of climate change are hitting hard on women with disabilities.  DRW Director Wamundila Waliuya said the UN theme for 2022 International Women’s Day dubbed “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” is timely as it triggers wider reflection on how women who are at the center of families […]

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Govt to address challenges in Muchinga Constituency-MP

Muchinga Member of Parliament Emmanuel Banda says Government is committed to improve the living standards of the people of Muchinga Constituency in Serenje, Central Province.  Mr Banda assured communities in his Constituency that all the challenges that were presented during his five days tour of the Constituency will be addressed expeditiously. The Parliamentarian visited nine […]

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Police warns against fake recruitment

By Staff Writer The Zambia Police Service has warned the general public not to fall prey to the fake recruitment adverts being circulated in some sections of the media. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the advert is indicating that the Zambia Police Service is conducting recruitment such as the one under the name of “Zambia […]

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Monze first ever modern Bus station opened

Staff Writer Monze Town council has opened the town’s first ever modern transit bus station in the district. Monze Town Council Secretary Pythias Samakon’ga said the long awaited bus station has been opened and that operations has commenced. Mr Samakon’ga said the bus station is now the only designated station for loading and offloading passengers […]

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Happy International Women’s day from KCM

International women’s day which falls annually on 8th March is an oppotune time for everyone to reflect on and celebrate the strides made by women to make the world a better place for all to thrive in. This year the global is marking the day under the Theme ‘Gender Equity Today for sustainable tomorrow.  On this […]

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Forest Rangers appoints new executive

 The Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) has appointed Ray Mumba and Mulawo Mwaba as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson respectively, for Forest Rangers Football Club. Acting Managing Director and Patron of the Club Brian Mutale said the appointments follow the resignation of Charles Kapoma as Chairperson and demise of the Vice Chairperson Chota Ngalande. […]

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