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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

2019 maize production to reduce by 16%

Zambia’s 2019 maize production is expected to reduce by 16 percent to about 2 million tonnes from 2.39 million tonnes last year. And production of tobacco, sunflower, cowpeas, Sorghum, Cassava flour, Soya beans, Sweet potatoes is also expected to reduce by an average of between 19 and 40 percent. Agriculture Minister Michael Katambo announced that […]

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Head of states meet for Southern Africa Elephant Summit

The President of the Republic of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi has arrived in Kasane for the Kasane Elephant Summit 2019 Heads of State Meeting scheduled for today at Mowana Safari Resort and Spa. Zimbabwean president,  Emmerson  Mnangagwa has also been welcomed at the Kasane International Airport. And Zambian President Edgar  Lungu is among the heads of […]

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GBM pledges K70,000 to marketeers in Kasama

Former United Party for National Development Vice President Geoffrey Mwamba has pledged to empower marketers at Chambeshi and Chikumanino markets in Kasama with K70, 000. Mr Mwamba said the donation is part of his empowerment programs to boost capital for marketers in the district. Speaking when he made the pledges in Kasama, Mr. Mwamba said […]

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VAT is a drain on coffers -Chanda

Zambia Revenue Authority Commissioner General Kingsley Chanda says Value Added Tax -VAT- has been a drain on national coffers since its introduction in 1995. Mr Chanda says Government has been losing close to One point four billion kwacha per month in refunds to companies. He says VAT also promoted frauds in businesses where firms were […]

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FAZ clamps on division one clubs using fake IDs

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has unearthed a scam where some Division One clubs are using forged cards to fulfil fixtures. FAZ General Secretary Adrian told a media briefing that the association confiscated 12 cards from three Division One clubs in Muchinga Province over the weekend. Kashala named the clubs as Tazara Rangers, Real […]

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