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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Former Petauke DC arrested for aiding crime

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police have charged and arrested former Petauke District Commissioner Velenasi Moyo 44,  and Goodson Lungu 50, a Patrotic Front Chairman for Kaumbwe Constituency for allegedly aiding over 1000 children to obtain National Registration Cards. Ms Moyo is charged with one count of Abuse of Authority of office and jointly charged for Intent […]

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Referendum Good Nature Agro suspicion lifted

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Eastern Province has lifted the suspension of operation at referendum Good Nature Agro Shelling Centre in Chipata District. Lifting the suspension of the company, the Eastern Provincial Labour Officer, Francis Shabani noted that it is impressing to see the company has corrected the measures of child labour […]

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Zanaco return to CAF Cup

By Mercy Chewe Zanaco star midfielder Kelvin Kapumbu is confident ahead of Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup pre-group stage first leg match against Binga FC of Mali to be played at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. The Bankers dropped to the CAF Confederation Cup after being eliminated from the CAF Champions League at the pre-group stage. […]

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Progress made in the investigation of late Kabwata MP

By IREEN MULENGA Police says they have made progress in the investigations involving the road traffic accident that caused the death of Levy Mkandawire who was Member of Parliament for Kabwata Constituency. Zambia Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that the Police in Lusaka has charged and arrested Alick Kalengo 56, of plot number 32 Chalata […]

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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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