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30 year old man of Chipata set ablaze by his wife

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Chipata of Eastern Province have arrested a 22 year old female adult in connection with the murder of her husband. This was after a member of the public reported that Mwenge Musonda a 30 year old male of Mutanda village in Chief Msoro of Kasenengwa District was murdered by his […]

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FRA given k657 million for crop marketing activities

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Secretary to The Treasury Fredson Yamba has announced that the Ministry of Finance has released K657 million to assist in the smooth implementation of the 2021 Crop Marketing Program. This follows the announcement of 2021 Food Reserve Agency (FRA) grain prices, under the principle of willing seller and willing buyer. “We have […]

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Police arrest two UPND cadres in Mongu

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Mongu have arrested John Chiinga aged 37, of unknown house number in Helen Plots, for the offences of assault on Police Officer, resisting arrest and conduct likely to cause the Breach of Peace. Police also arrested Nyambe Imasiku aged 27 of unknown house number in Kapulanga Compound for Malicious Damage […]

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Kabimba has not rejoined PF-Kabwe

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Rainbow Party has refuted claims by some sections of the media that party President Wynter Kabimba has joined the Patriotic Front (PF). Rainbow party spokesperson Humphrey Kabwe told the independent observer that the claims that Mr Kabimba has joined the PF should be disregarded as it is false. Mr Kabwe said the […]

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PAC will not hold rallies – Mulao

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA People’s Alliance for Change (PAC) presidential running mate Gerald Mulao has said the party will not hold any political rallies during campaigns in view of the confirmed third wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Mulao who is also party secretary general said PAC will not subject electorates to rallies which may expose […]

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No Civil Servant Will Be Fired By UPND-Liswaniso

By IREEN MULENGA United Party for National Development (UPND) National Youth Chairperson, Gilbert Liswaniso has refuted allegations by the PF that UPND would flash out civil servants once in Government. Reacting to a statement by PF that their party would run a vindictive regime once re-elected in Government, Mr Liswaniso said that such propaganda by […]

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Ensure peace and order in August polls -Kanganja

By IREEN MULENGA Inspector General of police Kakoma Kanganja says that police Officers should ensure that peace and order prevails in this year’s general elections. Speaking when he addressed the officers in Chipata Eastern Province today, Mr Kanganja said police Officers should execute their duties diligently and professionally. “As Zambia police we have a huge […]

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President Lungu respects tenants of democracy-Wina

By CHARLES TEMBO Republican Vice-President Inonge Wina says President Edgar Lungu respects the tenants of democracy in the country, and that the Government appreciates the works of the Church. “We appreciate the work you are doing here in Ndola and the country at large, in the health sector, education and other sectors, this goes to […]

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KCC concerned over illegal campaign billboards in the CBD

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Kitwe City Council concerned on the increasing number illegal political campaign billboards in its Central Business District (CBD). KCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said the local authority has since commenced scrutinizing the billboards on the highways and CBD and will be brought down with immediate effect. “The rules of putting up […]

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Japan donates health center kits

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Japanese Government has donated health center kits to the Ministry of Health worth about Two point Eight million dollars. Japanese Embassy Charge D’ Affairs Ominato Satoshi said the donation of medical kits is cardinal especially amidst the corona virus pandemic that has put pressure on the health sector. “The health center […]

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