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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Shiwang’andu DC warns against black magic

Shiwang’andu District Commissioner (DC), Evelyn Kangwa has warned people who practice black magic in Shiwang’andu to desist from the act. She said this following a bizarre incident were a wizard fell off from a magic plane on Monday this week.The suspected wizard was in the company of four other wizards who were on a mission […]

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PF supports UPND’s private member motion to end political violence

Political parties  yesterday resolved to working together to end political violence, which has characterized the country’s elections in the recent past. Among the resolutions reached were to respect each other’s rights and allow the police to work independently. Acting Minister of Justice Stephen Kampyongo said it is government’s responsibility to provide leadership for the people […]

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over 24,000 companies de-registered by PACRA

PACRA has de-registered 24,713 Companies from the 25,000 that were earmarked for deregistration in 2018 due to non-compliance. Meanwhile, the Agency registered 27,591 businesses in 2018, compared to 26,745 registered in 2017. The bulk of the registrations are in wholesale and retail trade, Financial and insurance activities as well as the construction sectors. The Agency […]

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IDC shareholder approves declaration of dividend

The shareholders of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) have approved the declaration of dividend by the Corporation. This was during the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the IDC held yesterday at the Ministry of Finance. Secretary to the Treasury Mr Fredson Yamba speaking for the shareholders, commended the performance and declaration of dividend by the […]

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Turkey explores Zambia’s banking, financial sector

By JOHN SAKALA Turkey’s largest privately-owned investment bank Aktif Bank, to explore opportunities in the banking and financial sector aimed at facilitating trade between the two countries. Aktif Bank Financial Institutions Marketing Manager, Utku Arik said a deligation is expected to be in Zambia today. Mr Arik said during the visit, the delegation is expected […]

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Nuclear technology coming – Malanji

…..technology transfer contributes to improvement of lives Minister of Foreign Affairs, Joseph Malanji has said the transfer of technology from the developed world to Zambia was key in President Edgar Lungu’s foreign policy. Mr Malanji said the Zambian government has decided to bring nuclear technology to Zambia as part of the overall plan to modernize […]

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