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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Brian Kashinga

Govt launches Zambia’s first-ever SDGs implementation review Report

The Ministry of National Development planning has launched Zambia’s first-ever Voluntary National Review (VNR) report on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since their adoption five years ago. The Minister of National Development Planning Alexander Chiteme explained that after the adoption of the SDGs in 2015, member countries of the United Nations were encouraged to undertake periodic […]

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NGOCC saddened by increased cases of partners’ killings

The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council is saddened by the increased incidences of killings related to misunderstandings in relationships. NGOCC Executive Director Engwase Mwale said the recent killing of 21-year-old Ms Mapalo Masiku, a student at Chitambo Nursing School. Ms Mwale said the Chitambo incident comes barely a few months after the killing of Dr […]

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NGOCC saddened by increased cases of partners’ killings

The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council is saddened by the increased incidences of killings related to misunderstandings in relationships. NGOCC Executive Director Engwase Mwale said the recent killing of 21-year-old Ms Mapalo Masiku, a student at Chitambo Nursing School. Ms Mwale said the Chitambo incident comes barely a few months after the killing of Dr […]

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Lungu gives K80, 000 to Chingola Teachers

By JOHN SAKALAChristmas has come early for Chingola Teachers who were in surprise Presidential Empowerment Fund (PEF) bonanza yesterday. The teachers had asked Chingola Member of Parliament Mathew Nkhuwa to lobby for them for the PEF so that they can start various business ventures as cooperatives. As per guideline, the 10-Teacher Copperatives got registered and […]

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Zambia~Turkey signs MoU on Defence

By Jeremy MunthaliZambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkey on cooperation in the field of Defence Industry. Minister of Defence Davies Chama signed on behalf of Zambia while Turkish President of Defence Industry, Ismail Demir signed for his Government. Speaking during a Virtual signing Ceremony in Lusaka recently, Mr Chama said the […]

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We Refuse to forget you Beatrice Chisowa Mwenda

God knows how much we miss you. Never shall your memory fade. Loving thoughts shall ever wander to the spot where you laid. Though absent you are always neer, still loved and always so dear. May God Bless and keep you. From Your Husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, cousins nephews, family and […]

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Zesco overcome Indeni, Mayuka shines

By Mulenga ChapolokoZesco United have gone three points clear at the top of the FAZ Super Division following a hard-fought 3-2 victory over promoted Indeni on Saturday afternoon at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. The win in this Ndola derby pushed Zesco to 18 points, three above second placed Zanaco, who drew goalless against Forest Rangers in […]

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KCM Orthopedic Surgeon retires

Zambia’s finest Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Shadreck Lungu has decided to leave Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) hospital to pursue his own medical business. KCM medical services department discharged Dr Lungu of his duties, this comes barely a week after the retirement of another Consultant Physician Doctor Mahesh Trivedi. At his send off party on Wednesday, […]

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