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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Govt to provide assistive devices to the disabled

Community Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba has said the New Dwan Government will endeavor to provide assistive devices to over 2.1 million persons with disabilities in Zambians to help them live productive lives. Speaking after visiting Leeds City Council, where she undertook a tour of the Assisted Living run by Leeds City Council […]

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Lusaka man shot by unknown criminals

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Lusaka have picked up a body of a-32-year-old man who was shot by unknown criminals. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Chama Mwango of Mtendere was shot at by unknown criminals today February 21, 2022 between 03:00 and 06:30 hours. Mr Hamoonga said the victim’s body was found facing upwards […]

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yes he has traveled 10 times so far, so what

The outcry by most opposition political parties about President HH’s purported wasteful international trips is very loud and clear. Yes he has traveled such many times and its indisputable too. It is also indisputable that the trips are cost effective because they don’t abuse our treasury through a bloated advance entourage, something which was not […]

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UK/Zambian schools plant trees ahead of Commonwealth games

Selected schools in Zambia and the United Kingdom on Tuesday joined Commonwealth member states in planting tiny forests in recognition of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Coventry’s Moseley Primary School supported by pupils from Finham Park 2, Corpus Christi, Riverbank Academy, Earlsdon Primary School and Coundon Court planted 600 trees in honour of Zambia, while […]

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ERB’s move on Zesco welcome- CEJ

Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has welcomed the decision by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to reverse the decision by ZESCO to remove subsidies on new connections and metre separation. CEJ Head of Research Freeman Mubanga said attempts to increase the cost of access to electricity have a ripple effect on forests. Mr Mubanga said […]

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ZAFFICO procures central logging equipment

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) has procured state-of-the-art wood harvesting equipment at a cost of over USD1million. ZAFFICO’s Public Relations Manager Irene Chipili said that this is in efforts to manage round wood business efficiently and effectively. Ms Chipili said this equipment will enable the Corporation implement a fair, […]

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