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The Independent Observer

Serenje-Nakonde Road woorks commended

By Staff Writer Opposition United National Independence Party (UNIP) has commended government for quickly responding to various calls to rehabilitate the Serenje -Nakonde road. Party spokesperson Reverend Andrew Mwima says the move is a clear indication that the new dawn is a listening government. Reverend Mwima said that his party is happy with the development […]

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11 teachers suspended for exam malpractice

Eleven teachers have been suspended for engaging in examination malpractice. Examination Council of Zambia (ECZ) Director Michael Chilala says nine teachers are from Mpongwe District while the other two are from Chilanga District. Dr Chilala said the nine in Mpongwe include the Head Teacher and a Deputy Head Teacher. He said that the two from […]

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Power’s Musonda Commands Scorers Chart

By Mercy Chewe Power Dynamos striker Kennedy Musonda stayed top of the FAZ Super League top scorers chart after scoring in the 1-0 win over Nchanga Rangers in Kitwe. Musonda’s goal at Arthur Davies Stadium was critical as Power moved back to the top of the league for the first time since Week Three. Musonda […]

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Fitness Federation introduces teen category

The Zambia Body Building and Fitness Federation (ZBBFF) has introduced a teenage category for the 2022 Zambia Nations contest. ZBBFF General Secretary Jaguar Chimuka says the move is aimed at identifying talent among teenagers and popularizing the sport. Chimuka said the competition will also for the first time have all judges international, with 7 having […]

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Subsidies directed to CDF

Government says resources saved from the removal of subsidies have been channeled to other important programmes which have been key in job creation. Ministry of Finance Economic Management Department Director, Mulele Maketo said government has managed to increase the Constituency Development Funds (CDF) since the removal of subsidies. He says the increase in CDF has […]

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Woman reports defiler hubby

By Staff Writer A-27-year-old mother of Lusaka has reported her husband to the police for allegedly defiling his stepdaughter and her niece. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the woman of unknown house number in Chalala area reported on behalf of her nine years old niece and her daughter aged four who were both defiled by […]

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Israel’s ‘most-wanted gang leader’ arrested in SA

South African police have arrested an Israeli fugitive, who they describe as Israel’s most-wanted gang leader. He was picked up in a suburb of Johannesburg together with seven others during an early morning house raid, according to a police statement. The 46-year-old man is believed to be connected to a criminal organisation in Israel called the […]

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Streetlights Installation Underway in Solwezi

By Staff Writer The Installation of 85 All-in-One Integrated Solar Streetlights along the Kyankwankwa Drive from Atlasmara Bank junction to Kapiji Mall and Old Shoprite Roads has commenced with 30 mounted so far. At the end of the project, Tarcisia to Coppers Corner and Zambezi Station roads will also have streetlights installed. The project is […]

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Lusaka husband arrested for defiling daughter

A Lusaka woman has reported her husband to police after he allegedly defiled his stepdaughter and her niece. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said in a statement that the incident occurred between October 2022 and 9th November, 2022 at around 20:00 hours. Mr Hamoonga said the report was made at Mary Mwango Police Post on 9th […]

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Partial pension access good for liquidity-Mulenga

Commerce Minister Chipoka  Mulenga says the partial access to pension funds will help increase liquidity in the economy and spur investments. Mr Mulenga said the move will see banks having enough liquidity for citizens to borrow. Appearing on a special Sunday Interview program on ZNBC last night, Mr Mulenga noted that partial withdraw of pension […]

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