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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Embrace peace political players urged

By IREEN MULENGA Former Kabwata Member of Parliament Given Lubinda has urged all political players to be the beacon of peace in this year’s campaigns. Speaking in an interview, Mr Lubinda said that political players must follow the advice of President Edgar Lungu to be issue best in their campaign’s and avoid violence. Mr Lubinda […]

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Police abusing authority-PAC

By ALICE NACHILEMBE People’s Alliance for Change has accused the Police of abusing their Authority for advising political players to notify police to conduct public activities. PAC was reacting to the statement issued by the Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja advising political players seeking to conduct public activities to notify the police. PAC Media […]

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Dr Brian Sampa suspended from practicing

By IREEN MULENGA The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) has suspended the Resident Doctors Association of Zambia President, Dr Brian Sampa from practicing as a medical doctor. He has been suspended for three months pending investigations and hearing into his conduct as a medical doctor. The terms of conditions of the suspension are that […]

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IG warns against public gatherings

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has called on all those that intend to have public gatherings including Resident Doctors to abide by Public Health guidelines. Mr Kanganja has also directed all Regulating Officers at all levels to be firm on the ground and ensure that law and order prevails at […]

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Katanga warns political players

Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga has warned political players not to dare the police by defying Covid-19 protocols. Ms Katanga said Police will not tolerate being dared by political parties who want to go against the health authorities’ advice by holding political rallies. The Deputy IG was speaking in Kawambwa Constituency where she […]

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Govt set to review CSE framework

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has established a Multi Ministerial Committee to review the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) framework. The Committee is made up of Permanent Secretaries from the Ministries of Gender, Chiefs and Traditional Affairs, Religious Affairs and General Education. The Committee Chairperson Jobbicks Kalumba said the Team will be receiving submissions from the public […]

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Boxing fraternity goes to the polls tomorrow

By CHINOYI CHIPULU The boxing fraternity will tomorrow go for polls to elect new office bears with incumbent president Kennedy Mubita facing stiff competition from his deputy Dan Chiteule for the top job. Zambia Boxing Federation (ZBF) president Mubita has come and scrutiny from stakeholders for his leadership style and many other issues during his […]

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Don’t use emotions when voting-Rainbow Party

By IREEN MULENGA Rainbow Party has called on all the electorate not to use emotions when casting their votes in this year’s general election. Rainbow Party National Spokesman Humphrey Kabwe said that there is need for all the voters to vote prudently so that they don’t bring in a waste  government. “We challenge the electorate […]

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Local Govt PS commends Chingola Council

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Local Government Permanent Sectary Matthew Ngulube has applauded Chingola Municipal for the construction of market shelters in the district. Mr Ngulube has also encouraged other Councils to emulate Chingola Council to put CDF to good use of infrastructure development. He said he was impressed to note that local contractors have built the […]

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