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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

One dies in a mine accident at Rudra Mine

By ALICE NACHILEMBE An employee at Rudra Copper Mine processing plant in Chingola District on the Copperbelt has died in a mine accident, while another one was serious injured after their were trapped by a land slide. The accident occurred on January 19, 2023 at 12:00 hours. Rudra Mine Production Manager Sunketa Naresh Reddy 37,  […]

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Behind the privileges is real pressure-The reality of leadership

By Rev Clifford Chisha Leadership, at any level, attracts criticism,direct and/or indirect opposition, tough decision making circumstances and frustrations. We often focus so much on the privileges of leadership positions and forget the responsibilities and pressure that comes with them. It is a leader who has been thoroughly prepared to handle intense pressure who can […]

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Man nabbed in connection with Copper theft

By Staff Writer Police in Lusaka have apprehended a 32-year-old man of Chimwemwe Township in Kitwe in connection with the theft of Copper Cathodes. The suspect identified as John Vwalika is believed to be a co-driver for Great Lakes Freight and Transport Company. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale said Police received a report of Theft […]

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Stranger dumps still born baby in someone’s yard

By ALICE NACHILEMBE An- unknown person in Chingola’s  Mikiloni Township has dumped a still born baby aged between 7 and  8 months old in someone’s  yard. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident occurred between January 17 and 18, 2023 at unknown time at the house of Moses Mutale  54 , who reported […]

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Solwezi Council Shuts down 14 bars

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Solwezi Municipal Council (SMC) has closed down a total of 14 Bars in Kazomba and Kyawama areas for failing to meet standards stipulated in the Liquor Licensing Act. SMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Esther Chirwa said that out of the fourteen, eight had opened their business premises to the public before 10:00 […]

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5 nabbed for illega land allocation in Chongwe

By Staff Writer Five people have been picked by Police for allegedly allocating land belonging to Galuunia farms in Chongwe district illegally. This is after Police received information from the Director of Galaunia Farms Limited that unknown persons trespassed upon Galaunia Farms by subdividing and selling land to unsuspecting members of the public. The incident […]

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