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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

3 die in a mine accident in Chongwe

By Staff Writer A Mine accident in Chongwe District of Lusaka Province has claimed the lives of three people while two survived with injuries after a rock fell on them underground. The victim have been identified as Shi a Chinese national 40, Bupe Malambo 21 and Robert Hawele  22 while Frank Tokolwe 26 and John […]

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Woman raped by 2 unknown men

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-23-year-old woman of Chambishi has been raped by two unidentified men who took turns in raping her. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said that on January 18, 2023 at around 20:00hrs, the victim knocked off from where she works as a sales lady. Mr Meemba said that on her way home, […]

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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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