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The Independent Observer

Man nabbed in connection with Copper theft

By Staff Writer Police in Lusaka have apprehended a 32-year-old man of Chimwemwe Township in Kitwe in connection with the theft of Copper Cathodes. The suspect identified as John Vwalika is believed to be a co-driver for Great Lakes Freight and Transport Company. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale said Police received a report of Theft […]

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Stranger dumps still born baby in someone’s yard

By ALICE NACHILEMBE An- unknown person in Chingola’s  Mikiloni Township has dumped a still born baby aged between 7 and  8 months old in someone’s  yard. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident occurred between January 17 and 18, 2023 at unknown time at the house of Moses Mutale  54 , who reported […]

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Mine unions demanding the return of Vendeta condemned

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Socialist Party on the Copperbelt says the call by the three Mine workers unions to support the government’s decision to bring back Vedanta to come and run Konkola copper leaves much to be desired. Copperbelt Information Publicity Secretary Mukuka Bwalya said that they are wondering what has made the unions to […]

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Solwezi Council Shuts down 14 bars

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Solwezi Municipal Council (SMC) has closed down a total of 14 Bars in Kazomba and Kyawama areas for failing to meet standards stipulated in the Liquor Licensing Act. SMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Esther Chirwa said that out of the fourteen, eight had opened their business premises to the public before 10:00 […]

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5 nabbed for illega land allocation in Chongwe

By Staff Writer Five people have been picked by Police for allegedly allocating land belonging to Galuunia farms in Chongwe district illegally. This is after Police received information from the Director of Galaunia Farms Limited that unknown persons trespassed upon Galaunia Farms by subdividing and selling land to unsuspecting members of the public. The incident […]

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Thieves who broke, stole at a Lusaka Church nabbed

By Staff Writer Police in Lusaka have arrested three suspects believed to have been behind the breaking-in and theft of musical instruments at Healing for the Nations Church in Lusaka’s Makeni Simoson area. Police have also recovered an Amplifier, a Keyboard, a Speaker, a Microwave receiver, hybrid and crown Amplifiers from the suspects. Police Deputy […]

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Work together with WDCs to spare head projects

Chingola District Commissioner Raphael Chinupi has called on the leaders and the Ward Development Committee (WDC) in Chingola’s Muchishi area to work together with the community in spare heading the projects in the District. Speaking during the tour of Developmental Projects and site visit for a new modern market in Muchinshi yesterday, Mr Chinupi said […]

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