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The Independent Observer

Chamber of Mines slams sensationalist misrepresentation in commentary on FQM & ZCCM-IH agreement

The Zambia Chamber of Mines Chief Executive Officer Sokwani Chilembo says point scoring behaviour by pundits is willfully misrepresenting the benefits and history of a deal that will be good for the mining industry and good for the country. Mr Chilembo said the negotiations between ZCCM-IH and First Quantum to provide ZCCM-IH with royalty income […]

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2 lovers nabbed for robbery

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Chingola have apprehended a girlfriend and boyfriend who are suspected to have been behind the robberies that took place on December 8, 2022. Francis Mukondya 19 and Lukumo Kayebeta 18 for being in possession of a Crevena Zastava pistol Serial Number 252022, Calibre 7.65mm model- 70. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer […]

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France commits to work with Zambia on climate change

By Staff Writer France has committed to working with Zambia to address the effects of climate change and to sustainably manage the environment.  This came to light when Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu held bilateral talks with his French counterpart, Minister of State of Ecology Bérangère Couillard in Paris. Ms Couillard said France is very committed to fighting the adverse effects of […]

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Sexual GBV bad for inclusive development

By Staff Writer Government says it places great value on the importance of ensuring an enabling environment for women and girls. Northern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Lewis Mwape said President Hakainde Hichilema has placed great value to empowering women and girls. Mr Mwape said the new dawn government has identified three critical dimensions of empowerment […]

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French based tropical woods association to invest in Zambia

A French based International Association specialized in legal and certified timber trade has pledged to explore investment opportunities in the forestry sector in Zambia. The investment pledge was made after Green Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu asked for support from the International Technical Association for Tropical Woods (ATIBT) to help Zambia derive maximum benefits […]

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Expired goods seized in Monze District

By Staff Writer A team of inspectors from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and Monze Town Council (MTC) have seized goods worth K7, 121.96 in a joint inspection. The inspection covered 12 business outlets at Monze’s Central Business District (CBD) and was conducted on December 2, 2022. CCPC Public Relations Officer Rainford Mutabi […]

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