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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Ruling Party Accused of Eroding Democracy-SP Spokesperson

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Copperbelt Spokesperson for the Socialist Party Reagan Kashinga, has voiced his concerns, alleging that the ruling party is undermining democracy and limiting the political space in the country. Mr. Kashinga emphasized that the democracy for which the country’s forefathers fought is under threat from the ruling government. He accused the ruling party […]

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Do not deal with Kalonga Logistics, suppliers cautioned

By Mercy Chewe A consortium of Zambian suppliers in the Copperbelt and North Western Provinces has directed suppliers not to deal with a firm called Kalonga Logistics which is operating like an agent at Barrick Lumwana Mine. Consortium Secretary Kazhila Samukonga charged that Kalonga’s operation at Barrick Lumwana Mine amounts to transfer pricing and monopoly, […]

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FISP Distribution Commences in Chingola

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Government has officially initiated the distribution of more than 54,000 bags of fertilizer to Chingola District as part of the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) for the 2023/2024 farming season. The district has received a total of 27,297 bags of D-Compound, each weighing 50 kg, and an equal number of bags […]

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90 kg uncertified Meat seized in Mongu

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Mongu Municipal Council in Western Province has seized 90kgs of uncertified meat from Mandanga area following the outbreak of Anthrax. Mongu Municipal Council Assistant Public Relations manager Abigail Sitenge said the public health workers were acting on recent reports of Anthrax cases reported in Mongu and other parts of Western Province. Ms […]

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The construction industry needs to step-up reducing carbon emissions

By Lerato Kumalo The construction industry’s role in exacerbating climate change by adding to global warming and intensifying carbon emissions is undeniable. This issue is compounded by the ongoing urbanization driven by an ever-growing global population. The escalating global population is giving impetus to the construction sector, magnifying its impact on economies and the environment […]

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4 children die in unclear circumstances

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Four Children have died in unclear circumstances in Siavonga District after they ate cassava given to them by a grandmother to one of the children. Three of them are from one family except one identified as Onetty Manyepa aged three who was from the neighborhood in the same village. The other children […]

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Grit and growth mindset empowers young Peer Educator

Darius Ndalameta – An inspired Peer Educator who leads by example Positive role models can serve as effective catalysts for personal growth and development, which is validated by Darius Ndalameta, a Lead Peer Educator at Chikola Secondary School in Copperbelt Province in Zambia. Based in the Chikola Loop Area in Chingola, Darius is well-aware of […]

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Infrastructure development key to economic growth

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Livingstone Mayor Constance Muleabai says infrastructure development is key social and economic growth in the country. Speaking at the handover ceremony of six solar powered boreholes to marketeers held at Dambwa central market, Ms Muleabai said the boreholes drilled using the 20 percent of the local government equalization fund and costed over […]

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