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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

13 people arrested for illegal cultivation of cannabis

By Onishias Maamba The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested 13 people  in Muchinga Province in connection with the illegal cultivation of cannabis. Speaking to the media in Chipata yesterday shortly after the operation, DEC Deputy Public Relation Officer Kamufisa Manchishi, said the area has been characterized with the illegal cultivation of cannabis in huge […]

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President Lungu created a public movement regarding sanitation and hygiene

Government says President Edgar Lungu has managed to instill a silent people’s revolution movement and behavioral change regarding sanitation and hygiene among Zambians. Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Minister Dennis Wanchinga said this when he made a presentation during the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention in New Delhi, India. Dr Wanchinga said President Edgar Lungu has […]

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Chief Cooma sets pace for ending Child Marriage

His Royal Highness Chief Cooma of Choma district has set a pace to abolish the elopement of girl child to eradicate Early Child marriage by the year 2030. The Traditional Ruler said his Chiefdom has a road map which guarantees the retrieved child brides with safe shelter, provision of basic needs and education sponsorship through […]

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Government to pay Council workers’ delayed salaries

Zambia United Local Authorities Workers Union (ZULAWU) and the Fire Services Union of Zambia (FIRESUZ) have called on their members to resume normal operations as government deals with the delayed salaries for local authorities. This follows several meetings held with Local Government Minister Vincent Mwale, Local Government Service Commissioners, Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary in […]

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UK ONLY withheld funds to the Social Cash Transfer and Education Sector Budget Support Programme

Minister of Finance Margaret Mwanakatwe has strongly expressed the Government’s concern about the reported financial irregularities surrounding the Social Cash Transfer Programme and the Education Sector Budget Support Programme. Speaking this afternoon in parliament when she responded to questions by Choma Central Member of Parliament Cornelius Mweetwa, Mrs. Mwanakatwe was said that Mr. Mweetwa asked […]

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