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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

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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Zambia to welcome support in digital transformation-Mutati

Government has said it stands ready to welcome collaboration and support that will ensure improvement of the people’s lives through technology, science, research, innovation and skills development. Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati said that the country’s progression to achieving results is hampered by factors which include; inadequate infrastructure, low connectivity, limited skills and lack […]

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Mother kills son, attempt suicide

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-31-year-old woman, Lawyer for food reserve agency has killed her son and attempted to commit suicide by taking suspected poison. The Juvenile Ayden Sipalo 2, of ibex hill died after being given a suspected poison known as blue death insect powder Doom by the mother Namwene Phiri. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga who […]

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5 Ways To Get Your Finances on Track in 2022

It’s well into February, and your bill and bank statements can no longer be ignored. But if you broke the budget over the December holidays, don’t panic: there are some simple steps you can take to start improving your finances and restore your credit score to better health. It’s important to realise, you’re also not […]

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