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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Mines Minister welcome HH’s endorsement to disengage Vendata

Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has hailed opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema for endorsing government’s decision to disengage Vendata Resources from Konkola Copper Mines-KCM. Mr Musukwa says Mr. Hichilema deserves commendation for supporting the winding-up process at KCM in the interest of the people of Zambia. He has since urged Mr. Hichilema and other opposition leaders […]

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Zhongkai international invests in Ethonal making

By Staff Writer Vice President Inonge Wina today officiated at the official opening of Zhongkai International (Zambia)  Zhongkai international (Zambia) Limited will start making Ethonal in Zambia from Casava and Maize in Chibombo The company has made an investment of US $9,000,000 in the factory and another U S $10,000,000 used to invest in farmers […]

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My honeymoon is short – Bwalya Ng’andu

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Finance Minister Bwalya Ng’andu says his job honeymoon is short as the terms of reference given to him by the Republican President to stabilize and grow the economy offer limited room for delay. Mr Ng’andu said hard work is beckoning, the need for action is immediate, his Ministry will require unfettered support […]

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Boris Johnson elected new Tory leader

Boris Johnson will become Britain’s next prime minister after being elected leader of the Conservative party, defeating Jeremy Hunt in the party’s leadership contest. The former mayor of London, who has long cherished an ambition to lead his country, won the contest by a convincing margin 92,153 votes to 46,656, with 66% of the vote. Turnout […]

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Govt reacts to corruption allegations

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Dora Siliya has described the attribute by South Africa’s eNCA news channel as wrong and misleading in a story in which the station, alleges that each Zambian Cabinet minister owns 40 houses through corruption. This was in an interview with a Zambian Journalist from Lusaka. Reacting to the story, […]

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Tayali fails to travel due to fault Visa of wife

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Newly married couple, Economic and Equity Party(EEP) Leader, Chilufya Tayali’s and his wife, Tsega failed to board a flight to Lusaka from Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa. Authorities and airline officials informed Mrs Tsega that she needed a Visa issued to her before she could be allowed to travel to Lusaka, Zambia. […]

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Change is coming-Kambwili

By JOHN SAKALA National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili says change is coming soon and Zambians should not despair. Mr Kambwili said Zambians should remove the PF from office through the ballot. He said the people of Zambia have witnessed so much pain and anguish under the PF regime. Mr Kambwili said he has […]

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Eagles drawn against Pirates in CAF preliminary round

The draws for the 2019 CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup are out with Zambian champions Zesco United drawn against Green Mamba of eSwatini Green Eagles will face South African giants Orlando Pirates. In the Confederation Cup Buildcon will play Young Buffaloes of eSwatini while Zanaco are on bye for the preliminary round. The first […]

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