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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Non-tariff obstacles to cross-border

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says that Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) are the actual obstacles to cross-border commerce in today’s world. And the Centre has commended Government for developing a National Strategy on the elimination of non-tariff barriers impacting Zambia’s trade with the rest of its trading partners. CTPD Researcher […]

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Nathan Chanda joins in mourning Fr Ng’andwe

By IREEN MULENGA Patriotic Front Roan Parliamentary candidate Nathan Chanda has joined the Catholic church in mourning the sudden death of Benedict Ng’andwe. Fr Ng’andwe was the current Chief Executive Officer of Radio Icengelo in Kitwe and Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Chairperson. Mr Chanda who is also of Catholic faithful has convoyed his […]

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Mulonga set to pipe 7 Peri- urban areas on the C/belt

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MWSC) is set to connect seven Peri Urban areas to piped water supply on the Copperbelt this year. MWSC Communications Manager Bright Mtonga said that the contract was in the second phase after water boreholes were drilled to extend water supply to Peri Urban areas. Mr […]

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Chipolopolo shift focus to Sudan friendly

By Mercy Chewe Chipolopolo are settling down in Khartoum ahead of Friday’s international friendly match against Sudan. Zambia arrived in Khartoum at 02:00 hours after leaving Benin on Wednesday morning. Coach Micho’s side has set up camp at the Grand Holiday Villa. FAZ Media say Friday’s friendly match will kick off at 19:00 hours Central […]

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Police refute claims that UPND roadshows were cancelled

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia Police has refuted allegations from the opposition United Party for National Development that they cancelled road shows for UPND scheduled for Matero and Chelstone in Lusaka. Police said the allegations were not true but it was misleading. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has advised people from political parties who are in charge […]

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Pregnant woman, killed in Masaiti

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Masaiti have picked up the body of a 28-year-old pregnant woman who was found dead in the bush few meters from a tavern. The body of a six months pregnant woman was found with bruises on both knees and legs, swollen private part with blood oozing from the private part. […]

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