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The Independent Observer

Four people burnt to death in Pemba

By Staff Writer Four people from one family have been burnt to death by a 74-year-old man who later turned a gun on himself and died. Police deputy spokesperson Danny Mwale said that it is believed that one of the victims is the wife to the suspect and that she had left their matrimonial home […]

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Five criminals gunned down in Kasumbalesa

Five criminals have been gunned down by police on the Copperbelt during a fire exchange which happened in the outskirts of Kasumbalesa boarder area while they were staging a robbery. Copperbelt police Chief Peacewell Mweemba who confirmed the incident and said the sixth criminal who was armed with an AK-47 rifle is on the run. […]

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Former Defence PS pleads not guilty

Former Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Sturdy Mwale, businessman Clever Mpoha and Eagle Trading International Limited have pleaded not guilty to corruption related allegations. It is alleged that between March 1, 2017 and October 31, 2018, Mwale, being a public officer, namely Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary, corruptly received US$200, 000 cash gratification from Eagle […]

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Parents, schools should work to sharpen children’s future

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Maclaren Christian academy School Director Eunice Mwale has called on parents to partner with their children’s schools and work together in sharpening their children’s future. Speaking during the Graduation Ceremony for grade seven and reception classes last Friday, Ms Mwale said that parent’s have a responsibility to help children with school work […]

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Ng’onga banned for misconduct

By Staff Writer  The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has provisionally suspended Nkana Football Club striker Alex Ng’onga for misconduct and offensive behavior. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala said N’gonga’s suspension will remain in effect until the disciplinary procedure was seen out. Ng’onga tore his shirt and kicked a SuperSport microphone in the full glare […]

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POWER STUN NKANA IN DERBY

By Mercy Chewe Power Dynamos triumphed in the big Kitwe derby on Saturday after edging archrivals Nkana 1-0 in Wusakile. FAZ Super Division leading scorer Kennedy Musonda scored the goal at Nkana Stadium as Power stayed top of the league table. This was Musonda’s ninth goal of the league campaign and it came after 50 […]

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Mutati calls for strong links between policy makers, scientist

The Ministry of Science and Technology has called for stronger linkages between policy makers and scientists in order to find solutions to Science, Technology and Innovation related challenges. And the Ministry has organized an Energy and Climate Change Conference which has drawn participation from Researchers, Innovation Administrators, Academia and University Students as well as policy […]

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