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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

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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Chinese National shots shopkeeper on the ankle

Police in Kitwe have detained a Chinese national for shooting his shopkeeper on the ankle. The shooting happened at Yuchen Investments Limited at a Chinese shop at Spur Shopping Centre in Chimwemwe Township around 18;00 hours yesterday. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo confirmed in a statement  that Roydah Mumba 17, a shopkeeper at Yuchen shop was […]

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Sweden freezes Aid to Zambia Over Corruption

Sweden has become the latest country to freeze aid to Zambia over suspected misuse of funds within Social Cash Transfer programme in Zambia. Finland, Great Britain and Ireland are also suspending their support. Sweden supports cash transfers to the poorest and most vulnerable in Zambia through the Social Cash Transfer programme. Increasing evidence suggests that cash […]

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Pastors blessing marriages for under age children warned

By Onishias Maamba A traditional leader in Chadiza district  has warned of punitive action against pastors who  are blessing marriages of under aged children. Chief Mulolo of the Chewa people says he will not take lightly anyone encouraging child marriages because the region has high  illiteracy levels, child labour and teenage pregnancies. He has described as unfortunate the happenings in Chadiza, stressing that  stern action will be mated oneveryone championing the vice in a quest […]

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