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Augustine Seyuba dies

By JOHN SAKALA Former Permanent Secretary Augustin Seyuba has passed on. Mr Seyuba served as Permanent Secretary in Western and North-western Provinces and Cabinet office. He was recently appointed as a member of the Levy Mwanawasa Medical University Board. He also served as KCM Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and also Barclays Bank Public Relations and […]

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No ‘Mukula’ for Forest

By Mercy Chewe Forest Rangers on Wednesday missed a chance to go two points clear at the top of the FAZ Super Division after being held to a draw by visitors Lumwana Radiants in Ndola. The midweek rescheduled match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium finished goalless. After the stalemate, third placed Forest joined leaders Zanaco and […]

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CiSCA wants shooting report made public

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) has demanded for a public revelation on the report findings of the shooting incident of the Prosecutor and UPND member last December. CiSCA Chairperson Judith Mulenga said on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, State House issued a statement that President Lungu had received the full report of […]

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LM contemplates tax holidays for local businesses

By CHINOYI CHIPULU The Leadership Movement (LM) Party says it will focus on ensuring that Zambian entrepreneurs are given tax breaks and holidays in order to nature future investors. Party president Richard Silumbe said involving Zambian business and entrepreneurs will foster economic recovery and growth in the country. Dr Silumbe said it is important that […]

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‘Mr Integrity’ passes integrity test

By CHINOYI CHIPULU FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has been declared eligible to contest the forthcoming FIFA Council elections after passing integrity tests. Kamanga filed to contest the FIFA Council elections had to wait, like other candidates, for the review committee of FIFA to ascertain eligibility to stand after the tests. It means Zambia’s “Mr Integrity” […]

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Chingola schools ready to open-DEBS

By Ireen Mulenga Chingola District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) Noah Simulunga says Chingola has adequately prepared for the reopening of Schools next Week. Speaking with The Independent Observer in an interview Mr Simulunga said Chingola District has put up all measures and health protocols in place. “As the President declared the opening of schools, Chingola […]

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Escalating violence against women, girls worrying- Musokotwane

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Musokotwane Compassion Mission Zambia (MCMZ) says the country’s current deteriorating child protection values must be a source of concern for both government and stakeholders. Commenting on the Zambia Police Service’s fourth quarter Gender Based Violence report, Musokotwane Compassion Mission Zambia (MCMZ) Executive Director, Sibbuku Genious Musokotwane says escalating violence against women and […]

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