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The Independent Observer

Ambitious KCM farm to feed Congo

Why does Africa import so much food, when it could grow its own? Despite fertile soils, abundant rain and large tracts of land available for planting, the continent is not realising its agricultural potential. Farmers lack access to markets and financing; their soil cultivation techniques are far from modern; and African farm yields are among […]

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Chipolopolo bomb Madagascar island

By JOHN SAKALA The U-20 Africa winning coach Beston Chambeshi is authenticating his resume’ by booking a place in the final of the 2018 Cosafa castle cup challenge. Chambeshi’s boys booked a final against archrivals Zimbabwe which is a repeat of last year’s finale. Zambia defeated Madagascar 1-0 through a Lazarous Kambole 39th minute goal with […]

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DP still exist, we haven’t been deregistered

…volcanic Harry Kalaba sending PF in shivers By JOHN SAKALA The Democratic Party (DP) Spokesperson Judith Kabemba has clarified that DP still exists legally despite media insinuations that it has been deregistered. Speaking during the media briefing at Chingola’s Skyview hotel last evening, Ms Kabemba said DP had followed all procedures and statutory obligations to […]

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We’re fighting corruption with cowardice-Prof Mwewa

…Prof Mwewa resigns from corruption fight saying no political will to win By Thulasizwe Tembo The International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigations Professional Government Liaison Director for Africa Professor Gibson Mwewa has resigned from his position with immediate effect.  In a letter dated June 3, 2018, addressed to IICFIP president, Prof Mwewa said fighting financial […]

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TAZARA needs capex of $250m

By Nchimunya Miyoba in Kitwe Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) needs capital injection of about US $250 million to recapitalise the company. This came to light when Mines and Minerals Minister Richard Musukwa toured the TAZARA stand at the ongoing Copperbelt Mining, Agricultural, Industrial, Networking and Enterprise Exhibition (CAMINEX) in Kitwe. TAZARA Deputy Managing Director Bertram Kiswanga […]

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