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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Stand-out matches and fairy tale runs

Going into the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire were amongst the favourites. But for one of them, the tournament will come to a premature end on Wednesday as the two powerhouses of African football will face each other in the round of the last 16. The clash between the Pharaohs and Les Éléphants is […]

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NAPSA’S $100M Resort taking shape

The construction of the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort at an estimated cost of $100 million has advanced. Labour and Social Security Permanent Secretary Bornface Nalishiwa who has toured the construction site said he is happy that the works are at 80 percent completion stage. Mr Nalishiwa said he is impressed with […]

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Police should arrest the Kasama thugs and Liswaniso

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Golden Party of Zambia has called on the Zambia Police to arrest the thugs that attacked Kasama District Administrative Officer (DAO), Beauty Namukoko on January21 , 2022. GPZ president Jackson Silavwe also said that the police should arrest the UPND National Youth Chairperson, Gilbert Liswaniso for inciting political violence on political opponents. […]

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Govt condemns attack on Kasama DAO

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government has condemned the barbaric attack of the District Administration Officer in Kasama yesterday. Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda said the act is senseless, inhuman and intolerable. Ms Kasanda was commenting on a video that went viral yesterday, visibly identifiable people are captured mercilessly attacking Kasama DAO, Beauty Namukoko. “I should categorically state […]

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MDC joins Kabwata campaigns to boost Tayengwa support

By Staff Writer  The ruling UPND has received a huge boost ahead of February 3, Kabwata parliamentary by-elections as Movement for Democratic Change-MDC-an Alliance partner has joined the on-going campaigns. The move comes barely a day after Nevers Mumba-led New Hope MMD members led by party Vice President for Politics, Reuben Samboh joined the re-launch […]

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RTSA calls for road safety as schools open

By Staff Writer The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has called on motorists to observe road safety as schools open for the first term, Monday January 24, 2022. RTSA Head Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga said that Road safety remains a matter of great concern to RTSA and the general public, as the country continues […]

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Zesco power cuts angers Kasompe Councillor

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kasompe ward Councillor Martin Lombe says Zesco power utility company has terribly failed the residents of Kasompe as power is lost regularly without warning. Mr Lombe said that Kasompe Township has been badly affected in power cuts from time to time there are in the dark. He said Zesco should come out […]

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2 unclaimed bodies to be buried

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Luanshya Municipal Council has two unclaimed bodies deposited at Thompson Hospital mortuary awaiting burial. Luanshya Council Public Relations Manager Gideon Thole has appealed to members of the public in the District who are missing family members, friends or relatives to search for the missing persons at Thompson District Hospital mortuary. Mr […]

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Forest fires Coach Chembo

By Mercy Chewe Forest Rangers Football Club have fired coach Tenant Chembo with immediate effect. Forest said Chembo, who joined the club last July, has not met the objectives set for him. “Forest Rangers Football Club wishes to announce with immediate effect, the termination of contract of Tenant Chembo as Head Coach,” Forest Chairman Charles […]

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