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The Independent Observer

2 Zambian students drown in Mediterranean Sea, Algeria

By Staff Writer Two Zambian students studying in Algeria have drown in the Mediterranean Sea after they went on a celebration spree for completing the French Language instruction.  Acting Minister of Higher Education Chitalu Chilufya has confirmed the incident today in Lusaka where he identified the students as Kelvin Musanda, 19 and Innocent Kawilo Kangwa, 20. Dr Chilufya […]

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Large and Unusual Cash Deposits

Cash related transactions, which amounted to ZMW 347 million, accounted for 48% of the STRs that were reported in 2016. One of the patterns observed involved large amounts of cash being deposited in business accounts. These would then be followed by wire transfers to individuals and corporations outside the country. Most beneficiaries were in the […]

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Chingola Bus drivers boycott

Today people woke up to a shock as Chingola bus drivers have parked vehicles demanding for a Kitwe station in town. The bus stations are empty as all bus drivers have boycotted in the district. Chingola District Bus Drivers Association secretary Rafael Mwansa told the Independent Observer that the council should bring Kitwe bus station […]

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Chingola bus drivers protest again

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Today people woke up to a shock as Chingola bus drivers have parked vehicles demanding for a Kitwe station in town. The bus stations are empty as all bus drivers are protesting in the district. Chingola District Bus Drivers Association secretary Rafael Mwansa told the Independent Observer that the council should bring […]

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Madagascar dump Bafana out of Cosafa Cup

Madagascar beat South Africa 4-3 on Sunday in a penalty shootout after their 2018 Cosafa Cup quarterfinal match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane ended goalless. The home nation got off to a positive start as they controlled possession stakes and dictated the flow of the game. Bafana created their first scoring opportunity as […]

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