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The Independent Observer

Nigeria warns against syrups linked to Gambia deaths

Nigeria has warned its citizens to be wary of the cough syrups linked to dozens of deaths of children in The Gambia. The four syrups manufactured by Indian pharmaceutical company Maiden Pharmaceuticals are suspected to have been contaminated. The World Health Organization had issued a global alert over the paediatric medicines. Nigeria’s National Agency for […]

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Judgment on whether or not the Kabushi and Kwacha parliamentary by-elections can be held outside the 90 days Constitution’s limit, has been withheld until further notice. The judgment in the matter which was earlier scheduled to be handed down has been withheld following the Constitutional Court’s verdict to join the Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha to […]

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Cabinet approves Penal and Criminal Code review

Cabinet has approved the review of the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code which will lead to the abolishment of the death penalty. The move by Cabinet follows President Hakainde Hichilema’s announcement in May this year that the death penalty will soon be abolished. Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe said the Ministry has started the […]

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ZAMSTATS to pay enumerators

The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) says it has started processing the 60 percent outstanding balances for enumerators and supervisors who took part in the 2022 Census of Population and Housing. Interim Statistician General Mulenga Musepa said money to pay allowances for enumerators is available. Mr Musepa however says payments will strictly be subject to the […]

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Solwezi Council wins gold in CHESS at ZALASA

Solwezi Municipal Council has scooped first position in the female Chess Category at the just ended Zambia Local Authorities Sports Association (ZALASA) tournament that was held at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola from 5th to 8th October, 2022. In this Category, the Council was represented by Namakau Mwikisa under Planning department who played contenders from […]

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MUF Leopards Scoops Mabanga 7s

Mufulira Leopards have humbled Diggers in the final to win the 2022 Mabanga 7 Aside Rugby Tournament hosted by Kansanshi Rugby Club in Solwezi on Saturday l. Winners Leopards defeated Diggers 7- 17 in the main cup final played at Independence Stadium in Solwezi. In the semi-finals, Leopards beat league champions Red Arrows 26-12 while […]

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Amakalata: PIPI (P. P.)

 Kwena nicifye icitemwiko tabateenda Pipi, nkabila ukukukambatila kwati ni nda Amenso yandi, yalilwala mushongo Mu kutamba imishishi yobe; ala yalintoba bongo-bongo. Imishishi yobe cilola   Ndoleshamo inshiku pe, nshamonamo ulubola Ndoleshamo lyonse, nomba cisaasa nshilaimona Wisunguka, ne milomo yobe filyo nshilatomona.   Ciine-ciine niwe tandabube Ine ndi cibengele, ndi kasabi muli Cimanabubwe Naileeta kuli iwe, […]

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MoMo transaction grows to over K169 billion

The 2022 ZICTA annual market report shows that the number of mobile money transactions grew from K105.6 billion in 2020 to K169.4 billion in 2021, which represents a growth rate of 60 percent. The report also indicates that the number of active mobile money subscribers increased from 8.6 million in 2020 to 9.9 million in […]

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