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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Ghana MPs brawl in parliament over mobile money tax

A brawl has broken out in Ghana’s parliament during a late-night session over a contentious government-proposed levy on electronic transactions. MPs shoved, pushed and threw punches at each other, while others tried to stop the fighting. The chaos started after opposition MPs rushed forward to prevent Deputy Speaker Joseph Osei Owusu from leaving his seat […]

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ZPC Suffers Another Violent Attack

By Stuff Writer The battle for the control of Zambezi Portland Cement has continued to be fought outside the court despite the case being active in the Court of Appeals. On Tuesday a group of youths commanded by Jimmy Kalunga and Eddie Rodriguez stormed the ZPC offices where they destroyed company property and stoned vehicles […]

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Science and Technology Minister Commissions STEMS laboratory in Kasempa district

By CLOOZEN BIKALE The Ministry of Science and Technology has handed over a K 3 million Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory in Kasempa district of the North-Western Province. Speaking during the handover ceremony yesterday, Minister of Science and Technology, Felix Mutati assured the nation that the United Party for National Development (UPND) administration […]

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Lulamba UCZ Rev Mukuka retires

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Lulamba United Church of Zambia Congregation Reverend Silvia Mukuka has retired from active Ministry after serving in the Church for over 20 years of unbroken service. And Speaking as the Guest of Honor at the Retirement Service Chingola Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga commended the Reverend for her dedication and passion in […]

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Govt urged to promote musical talents among youths

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Democratic Congress Party Alliance National Spokesperson George Sichula has called on Government to prioritise and promote music talent among youths in the country. Mr Sichula said that talent such as singing if well promoted by Government will enrich the country greatly. Speaking at a Musical festive held at Chikola Baptist Church […]

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Chingola OC asks for beef up in transportation

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola District Officer Command Mushita Chilekwa has appealed to Government through the Ministry of Home affairs to increase vehicles for officers in the district. Speaking during Home Affair’s Minister’s familiarization tour, Mr Chilekwa said that Police officers have continued to conduct foot and motorized patrols during day and night to maintain order. […]

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