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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Chinese Firm Eyes Electric Bikes Industry

A delegation from GUANGZHOU YONDWAY New Energy Technology Company Limited of China is in the country to explore the possibilities of setting up a manufacturing plant of electric motor bikes and three wheelers. The delegation’s visit to Zambia follows the recent trip by Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister CHIPOKA MULENGA to China where he attended […]

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CHINGOLA MP EMPOWERS KASOMPE MARKETEERS

By CHILUBA CHABI Chingola MP, Chipoka Mulenga, has continued his commitment to community upliftment as he generously bestowed K50,000 upon the marketeers of Kasompe Market. Last week the Minister empowered Marketeers at Lulamba market and has pledged to continue with other markets in his constituency. And this welcome gesture has excited registered Marketeers from Mimbula […]

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90 Cooperatives in Chingola Constituency Receive CDF Empowerment Grants

By ALICE NACHILEMBE In a significant development for Chingola Constituency, 90 cooperatives have been awarded empowerment grants totaling over K2.1 million from the 2023 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) grants. The grants, aimed at fostering improved livelihoods through business ventures, were distributed by the Member of Parliament for Chingola constituency Chipoka Mulenga. Mr Mulenga said that […]

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Solwezi Municipal Council staff took part in cleaning

Solwezi Municipal Council staff today took part in cleaning areas; between City Mall and Kyawama market as well as Mitec-Mushitala junction and Royal Hotel junction. This is in observance of the weekly Make Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy Campaign held every Friday from 07:00 to 09:00 hours. Gratitude goes to Environment Africa for joining the […]

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Zambian suppliers support Govt to repeal minerals act

By Mercy Chewe A consortium of Zambian suppliers in the Copperbelt and North Western Provinces has supported the Government’s plan to repeal the Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of 2015. According to acting Chief Government spokesperson Mike Mposha, the current Legislation is inadequate in dealing with many issues related to increase in illegal […]

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President HH to attend the BRICS-Africa outreach and BRICS plus dialogues in South Africa

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to inform the nation that Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia will attend the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogues which is scheduled to take place on 24th August, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. His Excellency Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic […]

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Zambian duo sentenced for harbouring illegal immigrants

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Department of Immigration in Chipata has secured the conviction of two Zambians for harbouring illegal immigrants contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Edgar Tembo (32) and Richard Tembo (68), both Chipata Residents, were arrested on 14th January 2023 in Chipata after Immigration Officers found 12 undocumented Ethiopian nationals in a house […]

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3 Pharmacists nabbed for drug theft in Chipata

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Drug Enforcement Commission in Chipata, Eastern Province has arrested three pharmacists at the Chipata District Health Office for theft of government drugs and possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime. The Commission has jointly charged Willard Mugala 42, Tamara Kamanga 42, and Fortune Mtonga 40, for Theft by Public […]

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Immigration Officers recruitment advert fake

By Staff Writer The Department of Immigration has disowned a job advert been circulated on various social media platforms as fake. Immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said that some crooked persons are circulating a fake job advertisement on various social media platforms, falsely claiming to be originating from the Department. “We categorically disown the […]

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Maize, Meali Meal Movement Restriction Removed

The Ministry of Agriculture has rescinded its decision to restrict the movement of maize and mealie across districts. Permanent Secretary, Green Mbozi said Government will engage stakeholders in consultations on how best to ensure that Zambians are prioritized to access maize and mealie meal. Mr Mbozi said the decision was meant to manage the excessive […]

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