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The Independent Observer

Dedicated traffic cop promoted

By JOHN SAKALA The traffic Police Officer who braved the rains in Lusaka yesterday to direct and control traffic under heavy rains has been promoted to Sergeant. Charity Nanyangwe was promoted by Commissioner of Police in Charge of Administration Lombe Kamukoshi this morning. The promotion comes barely under 24 hours when social media frenzy demanded […]

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Chingola Council to construct Modern market shelters

BY ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Municipal Council has awarded contracts to four Local Contractors for the construction of modern Market shelters, ablution block and a Police Post. Chingola Town Clerk (TC) Kabombo Mutakela said that the construction of the markets shelters would enable marketeers to trade in a conducive environment which is safe for them. Mr […]

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No rain or shine for this cop

Sudden Rains in Lusaka brought out the best in this dedicated traffic police officer who was working all by herself to direct traffic at the Ben Bella/Lumumba Roads junction. The traffic lights at this junction have not been operational for some time. This has in the recent past caused terrible traffic congestion. This dedicated traffic […]

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Slovenia seeks investment opportunities in Zambia

By Kellys Kaunda in Ljubljana, Slovenia Slovenia-based International Center for the Promotion of Enterprises (ICPE) Director General Anand Asthana says Slovenia investors want to invest in Zambia. Dr Asthana said Zambia’s electronic government (e-government) program had made the country attractive for investment. He said the e-system had eased access to several public services citing the […]

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Ndola Central MP under fire

By Kanchele Kanchele Ndola Central PF Member of Parliament Emmanuel Mulenga has come under fire from residents of his constituency who have described him as an absent MP. Several callers who called during a community watch show on SUN FM radio, a program where citizens express their concerns on issues affecting them in communities, accused […]

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Croc kills boy in Gwembe

By JOHN SAKALA A-14 year old boy of Gwembe died on the spot after being attacked by a crocodile four days ago, Southern Police Chief Bonny Kapeso has said. Mr Kapeso told The Independent Observer that Cholwe Siandimba of Masonga’s village in Chief Chipepo’s area in Gwembe was attacked by a crocodile on Sunday. He […]

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Naidoo appointed KCM, Vedanta Africa CEO

Vedanta Resources has announced the appointment of Ms Deshnee Naidoo, as the Chief Executive Officer – Africa Base Metals and announce the departure of Steven Din, KCM’s current CEO. Ms Naidoo’s appointment signals the Vedanta group’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its African operations. And will seek to identify and drive synergies across these operations in […]

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