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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

No cadres are collecting levis at Kasumbalesa Border-CMC

By CHINOYI CHIPULU The Chililabombwe Municipal Council (CMC) have brushed aside allegations by a section of society that some United Party for National Development (UPND) members are collecting levies in Kasumbalesa. CMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Evelyn Mulenga said the local authority remains the only institution mandated to collect levies from the markets and bus stations. […]

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President HH pledges to restore chiefs integrity

President Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to restore the integrity of Chiefs in the country by closely working with the traditional leaders. President Hichilema said government is not in any competition with traditional or church leaders because it considers them as partners in development. The President has encouraged traditional leaders to focus on working together and […]

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European Nations close airspace for Russian planes

Several European nations have closed their airspace to Russian flights, as Moscow faces rising pressure over the invasion of Ukraine. Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia and Romania said on Saturday they were banning some flights from Russia. Russia earlier said it would close its airspace to flights from Bulgaria, Poland and the Czech Republic after they issued […]

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Queen Elizabeth honuors Zambians

Queen Elizabeth has honoured six members of St John’s Zambia with the insignia of recognition for their dedication and service to the community. St John Zambia is a non -profit organisation that is founded to serve humanity by way of providing first Aid, Ambulances services and Health care among other humanitarian assistance. Speaking during the […]

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Govt worried about money scammers

Government has expressed concern over huge sums of money stolen from unsuspecting citizens by online scammers and mobile money fraudsters. Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati is saddened that the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority -ZCTA- has continued to receive reports of people who have lost huge monies through fraud. Mr Mutati said government […]

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15 pupils gassed in Ndola

Fifteen pupils at Masala Secondary school in Ndola have been gassed with an unknown chemical. Acting Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer, Tresphord Kasala has confirmed that the pupils were gassed while at assembly and being addressed by School Headteacher Chafwa Mwewa yesterday. Mr Kasala three juveniles have since been arrested in connection with the gassing of […]

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Young sprinter Mutale prepares for World Cup

By Mercy Chewe Young runner Ruth Mutale has intensified preparations for the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships which will be held from 2 to 7 August 2022 in Colombia. Mutale qualified for the World Athletics U20 Championships after winning the national games in Lusaka last month. Last December, she won three gold medals for team […]

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Zambia qualifies for Women’s Africa Cup

By Mercy Chewe Zambia on Tuesday qualified for the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup on away goal after edging out stubborn Namibia in the final qualifying round. Shepolopolo secured qualification for the AFCON finals to be held in Morocco in July after a 1-1 draw with Namibia on Tuesday at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto, South […]

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Juvenile nabbed for murder

By CHINOYI CHIPULU Police in Chingola have arrested a male juvenile for allegedly murdering a fellow juvenile. The suspect juvenile is aged 18 while the slain is two years younger. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed the arrest of the juvenill in a statement issued yesterday. He said the victim was beaten and assaulted on November, […]

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