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The Independent Observer

A psychiatrist testifies in Dr Tembo’s murder case

A psychiatrist has told the High Court that Nigel Mwaba, the army officer accused of killing doctor Tasila Tembo had Borderline personality disorder. Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness that severely impacts a person’s ability to regulate their emotions. Patrick Msoni, a constant psychiatry at Chainama Hills Hospital, narrated that the disorder leads the […]

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Border areas to help expand markets-Musokotwane

Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said border areas should help the country to expand its markets. Dr Musokotwane said doing so will attract investors who are seeking a wider market to sell their goods and services. Speaking when he toured the Mwami border in Eastern province, Dr Musokotwane said the facility speaks to […]

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2 children strike to death by lightening

Two children, from the same family, have been struck to death by lightning, in Kalulushi District on the Copperbelt. The deceased children have been identified as Prisca Kabalu, aged 10 and Shaderick Kabalu, aged 14, of Nkonkomi Farm in Kafubu depot area. Kalulushi District Commissioner, Kelly Jibinga has confirmed the incident, saying this happened during […]

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Zambian man dies in the Russia-Ukraine war

A 23-year-old Zambian student who was studying nuclear engineering in Russia has died while fighting in Ukraine. Nathan Nyirenda, who was studying at Moscow Engineering Physics Institute, died on September 22nd, 2022. Foreign Affairs and International Corporation Minister Stanley Kakubo has disclosed at a press briefing in Lusaka today that Mr Nyirenda was in April […]

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Tanzania leader calls cabinet meeting over air crash

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu will on Monday hold an emergency cabinet meeting to discuss a recent airplane crash that killed 19 people. The passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria on 6 November as it attempted to land in the lakeside town of Bukoba. Technical advisers from aircraft manufacturer ATR are already in the town to […]

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CNBM Zambia, Chalimbana University confer on School Enterprise Internship

CNBM Zambia Industrial Park Human Resources Director Cynthia and Japhet Sinyondo, HR manager of KSM, visited Chalimbana University in Chongwe, to conduct preliminary planning with the school on the school-enterprise internship plan for next year. The visit on 3 November, laid a solid foundation for the communication and cooperation between enterprises and schools in the […]

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Paying for climate damage not charity – Malawi president

Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has joined other African leaders in criticising wealthy nations for not wanting to pay for climate loss and damage. Speaking to the BBC at the ongoing COP27 meeting in Egypt, President Chakwera said African countries had contributed little to pollute the climate and that wealthier countries should take on more responsibility. […]

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Executive impressed with Solwezi FC 2022/2023 season performance

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Solwezi United Football Club (SUFC) Executive Committee Chairperson Golden Matimba has commended the Team for its impressive performance in the 2022/2023 Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Division One North Western Provincial League. Speaking during the unveiling of the 2022/2023 Solwezi United Football Club Kit and equipment, Matimba said the players and technical […]

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