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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Over 20,000 local farmers benefits from Zambian Breweries agricultural programme

Over 20,000 local farmers have reaped the benefit of Zambian Breweries agricultural buying programme, the company has said. Zambian Breweries supports local value addition in the agriculture sector through local sourcing of its essential ingredients maize, barley, sorghum, and cassava throughout the country. Most of these farmers are small-scale small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). […]

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ACC nabs former Health PS Dr Malama

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Kennedy Malama, with two counts of Willful Failure to Comply with Applicable Law. In the first count, Dr Malama 53, of Ibex Hill, Lusaka on dates unknown but August 1, 2017 and December 31, 2018 ,  […]

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Criminals stealing from trucks in Chirundu nabbed

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have arrested two suspected Criminals and among them a Councillor for Turnpike ward in Chirundu specialized in stealing from trucks along the Chirundu – Kafue road. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said conducted an operation at Mulyakapoka village in Chirundu district and managed to apprehend a suspected criminal by the names of […]

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Digital transformation key in recovery process- Mutati

Science and Technology Minister Felix Mutati says his Ministry’s digital economic transformation agenda, is a key contributor in the country’s recovery process. Mr Mutati said that Government is focused on economic recovery which is the citizen’s ultimate happiness. Mr Mutati said the ministry is currently looking at reviving the digital infrastructure in the country, which […]

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Konkola Blades slice “Chabby” Chabala & Mujembe

By Mercy Chewe Konkola Blades have fired coach Levy “Chabby” Chabala alongside his assistant Lewingtone Mujembe. Struggling Konkola are third from the bottom of the FAZ Super Division table with 11 points from 12 matches played. Club Secretary Musonda Mupeta confirmed changes Konkola have made to the coaching bench late on Monday afternoon by phone […]

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Basketball: Muf Magnets dislodge Lunga Bullets

By Mercy Chewe Defending champions Lunga Bullets have relinquished the top spot in the Copperbelt Basketball Association Men’s Super League despite winning over the weekend. Lunga, who recorded a 67-43 win over Warriors A, were toppled by Mufulira Magnets. Magnets A recorded two straight wins to move to the top of the table with one […]

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Mansa Pastor detained for defilement

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have detained a Pastor of a named Pentecostal Church in Mansa on allegations of sexual defiling an Eight- years- old girl. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the incident is alleged to have occurred on November 24, 2021 at unknown time. Mr Hamoonga said a medical report form was issued to the […]

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Rugby: Red Arrows scoops O.J 7s

By Mercy Chewe League champions Red have scooped the 2021 Owen Busange Sevens Tournament hosted by Konkola Rugby Club in Chililabombwe on Saturday. Arrows humbled Nkwazi 26-0 in the final to win the competition. The Airmen received K7, 000 as champions of the competition hosted in honour of the late rugby legend Owen Busange. Arrows […]

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