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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

New Chipolopolo coach told to push players

By Mercy Chewe New Chipolopolo coach Aljosa Asanovic has been advised to ensure that National Team players work hard for Zambia to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup in Ivory Coast. Former Chipolopolo striker Jonas Sakuwaha said the new coach must push players to work hard and deliver positive results. The former Zesco United and […]

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ZESCO cables cuts, fails to roadshed Kansanshi FC

By BIKALE CLOZZEN Super Division side Kansanshi Dynamos football club yesterday humiliated the power utility ZESCO united FC by two goals to nil (2-0) in a week-23 MTN/ FAZ league played at home ground in Solwezi. Kansanshi through the Newly signed Kenyan striker and former Zesco United Jackson Jesse Were punished his immediate past Head […]

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Boyfriend, girlfriend apprehended for murder

Police have detained two suspects in connection to circumstances surrounding the death of a 34-year old woman found buried behind her house . Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that one of the suspects is the 29-year-old sister to the victim and her 28-year-old boyfriend. Mr Hamoonga said brief facts of the matter are that Agatha […]

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Woman nabbed for impersonating as a medical personnel

By Staff Writer Police in Lusaka have arrested a-30-year-old woman for the offences of impersonation and obtaining money by false pretenses. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said this is in a case in which a named parent 41, of Lusaka reported that her 15-year-old daughter who was defiled, was being treated by the suspect from her […]

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Update stakeholders on $2.2m for NAP Process- CEJ

By Staff Writer Centre for Environment Justice- CEJ has urged Government to update stakeholders on the current status of the National Adaptation Plan- NAP process. CEJ Head of Programmes Ricky Kalaluka said CEJ is aware that the Zambian Government secured US$2.2 million grant from the Green Climate Fund’s -GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme in […]

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Sewer pipe vandals angers Chingola Mayor

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has appealed to members of the public to desist from vandalising and stealing Mulonga Water Supply sewer pipes in Nyanji area at the eastern sewerage pump station. 850 meters HD pipes where stolen in the early hours of yesterday by unknown criminals. Mr Kang’ombe said that vandalism is […]

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UPND disturbed by honeybee drug distribution

By Staff Writer UPND National Chairperson Stephen Katuka says that the party is disturbed with the reports, learnt through the media that the Zambia medicines and medical supplies (ZAMMSA) distributed some of the drugs from the infamous honeybee scandal. Mr Katuka said that these drugs have until now been under quarantine for failure to comply […]

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Musenga Health post needs upgrade-Chipoka

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga says that there is urgent need to upgrade Musenga health post to a clinic. Mr Chipoka said that the health post does not operate 24/7 which is a challenge to the residents especially pregnant women in the area. He also said that Musenga health post is […]

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African football stays in focus

Although the Africa Cup of Nations is over, African football remains in the focus this weekend as the first match day of the group stage of the continental competitions takes place.  The jewel in the crown, is, of course, the CAF Champions League and the draw for the groups brought together some of the continent’s […]

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