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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

NAQEZ Urges Transparency in Forthcoming Teacher Recruitment

The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has called on the Teaching Service Commission (TSC) to ensure inclusivity, accountability, and transparency during the upcoming recruitment of 4,200 teachers. According to NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chanda, the TSC must be accountable to stakeholders during the recruitment exercise to prevent mistrust and suspicions.¹ Mr. Chanda […]

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ZAMBIA SET TO ROLL OUT ORAL CHOLERA VACCINES IN DECEMBER

The Ministry of Health in Zambia has announced plans to distribute oral cholera vaccines to 54 identified cholera hotspots across the country starting the first week of December. This move is aimed at preventing and controlling cholera outbreaks in affected areas. According to Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, Permanent Secretary (Technical Services) at the Ministry of Health, […]

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Council Workers Stealing from the Poor-Chingola Mayor Speaks Out

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe Expresses Concern Over Corruption Among Council Workers, Urges Accountability and Transparency. Mr Kang’ombe has condemned the illicit activities of some council employees who are exploiting vulnerable Zambians. These individuals are compromising government initiatives and damaging the council’s reputation by providing services without issuing receipts, resulting in substantial revenue […]

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KCM Invests $120,000 in Chingola Leather Cluster

By ALICE NACHILEMBE  Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Africa Leather and Leather Institute (ALLPI) worth $120,000 to support the Chingola Leather Cluster (CLC). The partnership aims to provide training and equipment to the CLC, enabling youth to produce high-quality leather products for the mining industry and other […]

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Zambia Embraces Digital Future-Vice President

Vice President Mutale Nalumango has expressed Zambia’s readiness to tap into the latest digital advancements, emphasizing the country’s desire to participate in the global digital landscape. This declaration comes as Ms. Nalumango arrives in Hangzhou, China, to attend the 2024 Internet Conference, hosted by the Chinese Government from November 19 to 22, 2024. The conference, […]

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