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The Independent Observer

11 year old boy allegedly commits’ suicide

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA An-11- year-old- boy of Luanshya’s Roan Townships has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in the toilet of his house. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said Abeuty Kanungwe the father to the juvenile reported the incident to the police. Mr Mweemba said that on December 27, 2022 at 07:00 Mr Kanungwe […]

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Armed robbers kills security guard in Chipata

Five armed criminals have killed-a 36-year-old security guard at the residence of Ilyas Patel an Indian National in Chipata. The criminals who got away with an Itel phone and 150 Kwacha cash did not steal anything from Mr Patel’s but fled when the other guard was shouting for help as he was being dragged by […]

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Minimum wage increased for domestic, General workers

Government has increased minimum wage for domestic, shop keepers and general workers. Labour and Social security Minister Brenda Tambatamba said the upward Revision of the minimum wage was arrived at after consultations with tripartite constituencies and other key stakeholders. Ms Tambatamba said the minimum wage for domestic workers has been revised from 993 Kwacha 60 […]

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MISA commends got for repealing president defamation

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA MISA Zambia has commended government for its efforts on law reforms. MISA Chairperson Reverend Barnabas Simatende said the repeal of Section 69 of the Penal Code which is Defamation of the President is welcomed. On 23rd December, 2022, President Hakainde Hichilema assented to the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill number 25 of 2022 […]

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illicit beer kills Minsenga man

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A 48-year-old man of Minsenga farming block in Chambishi has died after he allegedly consumed an illicit beer. The man only identified as Sylvester Chitulu was found dead by Mathews Chizezi of the same area who reported to the police. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident occurred on December […]

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Truck driver found dead at Mokambo border

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A truck driver has been found dead inside his truck at Mokambo border. Gabriel Marlon Chipman is believed to have been in a queue waiting for clearance to enter the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to deliver acid. Copperbelt commanding officer Peacewell Mweemba said police received information that a deceased who was […]

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