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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Hone student charged for abortion

By Staff Writer Police in Lusaka have formally charged and arrested the 20-year-old Evelyn Hone college student for the offence of Abortion Contrary to the laws of Zambia. The student who is alleged to have had an abortion has since been discharged from Hospital. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the suspect has been released on […]

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ZAFFICO EXPANDS PRODUCTION OF TREATED POLES

By Staff Writer In order to meet the current and growing demand for treated poles in the country, the Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation (ZAFFICO) has invested K55 million into an additional creosote treatment line and a wooden pole drying kiln.  ZAFFICO Public Relations Manager Irene Chipili said the investment will increase production levels […]

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Understanding the times 

By Bishop Clifford Chisha It is a rare but very important ability; understanding the times and knowing what needs to be done. Inability to understand the times and seasons has cost many, especially leaders. If one fails to read the times, they risk misleading themselves and others. Failure to understand the times and seasons can […]

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Zambia elected member ECOSOC by the UN General Assembly

By Staff Writer Zambia, on June 8, was elected as a member of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations General Assembly Headquarters in New York. Zambia was elected together with four other African countries Kenya, Mauritania, Nigeria, and Senegal. Twelve other countries were also elected to represent other regions, namely Asia-Pacific […]

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5000 SHORTLISTED FOR DEFENSE JOBS

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government says over Five Thousand candidates have been shortlisted for the commissioned and noncommissioned jobs in the Defense Forces. Defense Minister Ambrose Lufuma said a total number of Two Hundred, Thirty Six Thousand candidates applied for recruitment in the Zambia Army, Zambia National Serv500ice and Zambia Air force. Speaking during a media […]

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GOVERNMENT, CATHOLIC CONFER FOR PEACE

By Staff Writer In pursuit of peace , President Hakainde Hichilema sent a delegation of five Ministers led by Felix Mutati. The delegation included Hon Gary Nkombo , Doreen Mwamba , Special Assistant to the President Levy Ngoma, Sylvia Masebo , and Charles Milupi. This was in pursuit of peace between the government and the […]

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