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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Change of PS, draw back ZANEC

By IREEN MULENGA Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) says change of Permanent Secretaries, is a drawback to progress. Various stakeholders have continued to react to the appointment of new Permanent Secretaries by President Hakainde Hichilema. Commenting on the appointments, Zambia National Education Coalition Executive Director George Hamusunga said replacing Permanent Secretaries comes with a huge […]

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Ministry Labour suspends operations at Good Nature Agro

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Ministry Labour has suspended operations at Good Nature Agro Limited in Chipata after discovering that the company was indirectly involved in child labour. Principal Labour Officer, Francis Shabani suspended operations at the company when he discovered that the company was allowing its workers to involve their children below the stipulated age […]

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CCPC caution consumers over Black Friday

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has urged the general public to take caution during the Black Friday event. CCPC Senior Public Relations Office Namukolo Kasumpa said that during this activity many businesses offer huge price discounts to consumers ranging from 25% to as high as 75%. Ms Namukolo said some […]

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Unions advised to follow law- Muntengwa

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa has called on pressure groups to acknowledge the law when advocating for employees. Speaking during a meeting with Teacher unions following media reports that some people were inciting union members to resign and merge, Mr Muntengwa cautioned union members to first understand […]

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Nchanga MP instruct KCM to supply Mulonga with water

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nchanga Member of Parliament Derricky Chilundika has instructed Konkola Copper Mines to give Mulonga water supply and sanitation water so that they are able to supply running water to the communities in his constituency. And Mr Chilundika has also told Mulonga to put their house in order and give good service to […]

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C/belt continue recoding high rate of abortions

By CHINOYI CHIPULU  Zambia Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetrician (ZAGO) says Copperbelt has continued to record high rate of unsafe abortions among women aged between 25-34 years. According to a research conducted between July and August 2021, Copperbelt is standing at 14 percentage which is twice the national level which stands at seven percent. ZAGO […]

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Forest hold champions Zesco Utd

By Mercy Chewe Champions Zesco United have been held to a 1-1 draw by rivals Forest Rangers in the big Ndola derby played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Sunday. Zesco came from behind to snatch a draw in this round 12 match of the FAZ Super Division. International defender Adrian Chama rescued a point for […]

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Unknown criminals robs Crown Miller Manager

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Unknown criminals have attacked the Marketing Manager at Crown Miller and robbed him of cash money amounting to one million kwacha. And Police have recorded a case of aggravated robbery. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said this occured on November 20, 2021 around 14:30 hours along Mopani Road in Kamwala Madras area. Mr […]

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Zambian student in China wins top prize

A Zambian student studying in china Temwani Mubanga has won the first top-prize after defeating other nine competitors in a short video competition  marking the China-Zambia Friendship. According to a statement issued by Global Times Online yesterday, Ms Mubanga was among the 10 competitors in the video competition dubbed :the beautiful memories of China-Zambia Relations’ […]

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Malaria preventable-Haimbe

Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe says the current death rate triggered by malaria can be prevented to save the country from devastating social and economic effects. Mr Haimbe who is also Lusaka Central Member of Parliament said this can be done by implementing strategic interventions which include the use of mosquito bed nets and spraying of […]

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