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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

FATHER FRACTURES DAUGHTER’S LEG OVER NSHIMA

By Staff Writer A- 5-year-old girl of Kambilombilo Township in Luanshya district is nursing a fractured leg after she was kicked by her father for failing to serve him Nshima. The incident happened when the juvenile’s father, identified as Shadrick Chipokola, 36, who had returned from a drinking spree demanded for Nshima from the child. […]

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Ethiopia’s startup capital to host Global Startup Awards Africa Summit

The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) and Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), an autonomous quasi-governmental institution operating under the auspices of the Federal Government of Ethiopia, has announced that Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, will host the highly anticipated Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa Summit in October 2023. Taking place at the newly inaugurated […]

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MASEBO CALLS FOR AMENDMENT OF ZAMMSA, ZPPA ACT

Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo has challenged the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) on drug supplies to unlock the existing hard holes in the ministry. Ms. Masebo urged the unit to address the amendment of the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Act and the Zambia Pubic Procurement Act (ZPPA) which she says are pieces […]

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Woman raped, killed in Kitwe

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-27- year old woman of Kitwe’s Garnerton area has been killed by unknown people. The body of Energy Chikwakwa was found in unfinished church building with no visible injuries, and it is suspected that she might have been raped before being murdered And Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident […]

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MIMBULA MINE IN SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS

By Kunda Mahata Some female workers at the newly opened Mimbula Mine in Chingola have alleged that they are being sexually harassed at the mine in the name of being recognized and possibly getting promoted. A lady who sought anonymity has told iwave news that she has experienced sexual harassment first hand which has left […]

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Sick child given suspected anointing oil, dies

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-two-year – 11 months old child has died after the mother gave her unknown liquid poisonous substance, she claims was given  as anointing oil by a woman of God. The child died immediately after consuming the poisonous liquid from the mother, who got the same substance from the woman of God,  she […]

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INCREASED MATERNAL DEATHS AT UTH WORRYING -DR TAMBATAMBA

The Provincial Health office in Lusaka, has expressed worry and concern over the increased cases of maternal deaths being recorded at the Women and Newborn hospital of the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). Lusaka Province Provincial Health Director Bushimbwa Tambatamba says there is need for concerted efforts to ensure that no mother dies while giving birth. […]

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CEC Dates DRC Mining Week

Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) is attending this year’s DRC Mining Week, Expo, and Conference from June 14–16, 2023, in Lubumbashi, under the theme ‘Recognising DRC’s Mining’s Triumphs and Victories’. “As a key stakeholder and one of the largest power traders in the Southern African region, CEC is looking to cement its presence in the DRC, […]

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ERB fines 5 Energy Companies

By Staff Writer The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has fined five energy companies a total of K180, 000.00 for breaching various licence conditions which included the dispensing of fuel in a Public Service Vehicle with passengers on board. Other condition was retailing petroleum products at an old pump price contrary to ZS 385 Part 5 […]

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