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NAQEZ calls for calm over 100%-Progression Protests

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has appealed to its members countrywide to hold their fire over the planned protests against the 100% progression of Grade 7s to Grade 8 in 2022. NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa has made the appeal after the Minister of Education officially declared 100% […]

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Farmers advised to be patient

Luapula Province Minister Derrick Chilundika has directed the provincial Deputy Permanent Secretary to follow up on the process of paying farmers who supplied maize to the Food Reserve Agency – FRA. Mr Chilundika said farmers in the province are eager to start receiving their payments. He has also appealed to the affected farmers to exercise […]

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RTSA has only 60 inspectors coun

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) says the Agency has only 60 Road Traffic Inspectors countrywide. RTSA Chief Executive Officer, Gladwell Banda said the current numbers of Road Traffic Inspectors is inadequate to effectively carry out road patrols. He has disclosed that RTSA intends to increase the number of Road Traffic Inspectors in 2022 […]

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10,000 youths to be equiped with skills

The Ministry of Technology and Science has revealed that it targets to train at least 10,000 youths to equip them with skills as part of practical delivery by the end of the year 2022. Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati said this yesterday at the launch of the National Youth Skills Empowerment Programme in […]

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Solwezi records 19 New Year babies

By Clozzen Bikale Solwezi Municipal Council Has donated baby hampers to 19 new born babies from five health facilities in Solwezi district. Solwezi Municipal Council Mayor Remmy Kalepa in the company of Loves Soneka Kamalamba ward and Devy Mubiana kyalalankuba ward Councilor handed over the hampers to the babies at Solwezi General Hospital, Kimasala clinic, […]

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A message of appreciation from TIOzambia

The Christmas spirit is still oozing and the mood, the morale and the hangovers whether spiritual or Beer shall linger on till we reach 2022. As board of directors, members of staff and management at The Independent Observer we would like to wish you a wonderful and successful 2022. You have been wonderful in the […]

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Mamfunda calls for ceasefire among football administrators

By Mercy Chewe Football Administrator Ricky Mamfunda has called for harmony among football administrators in the country. Mamfunda, the former Power Dynamos Chief Executive Officer, has noted divisions among administrators. “I think the time has come for football administrators to stop treating each other as competitors. Our role is to simply facilitate the smooth running […]

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PF C/belt youth Chair urges people to remain peaceful

By ALICE NACHILEMBE PF Copperbelt Youth Chairperson Don Mungulube has urged the people on the Copperbelt and across the country to remain peaceful and uphold the coexistence values of one Zambia and one nation as we enter the New Year. Mr Mungulube said people should reaffirm our Christian values of sharing and caring towards the […]

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