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The Independent Observer

Zambians urged to venture into business

Socialist Party President Fred M’membe says there is need for Zambians to venture into businesses if the country is to develop. Dr M’membe said as much as foreign investors are needed, it is the duty of Zambians to focus on developing the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka, the Socialist Party leader further […]

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Ebola outbreak in Uganda detected late – WHO

The World Health Organization’s office in sub-Saharan Africa says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda was detected late. Preliminary investigations suggest that the patient could have developed symptoms in August but it was not immediately picked up as an Ebola case. At least 24 people have so far tested positive for the Sudan strain of […]

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Mozambique lions maul militant Islamists

Mozambican forces say they have captured four jihadists involved in recruiting and radicalising people and have announced the death of 16 others. Police commander Bernardino Rafael said some of the jihadists died from gunshot wounds during confrontations with the authorities, while others were attacked by wild animals – mainly lions and crocodiles. He spoke on […]

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Journalists urged to be objective

By Staff Writer Free Press Initiative founder Joan Chirwa has urged reporters to be truthful and objective  as they write their new stories. Ms Chirwa said News Day is  a day that reflects on the work that professional newsrooms do on a daily basis to keep people informed. She has challenged the Newsrooms in Zambia […]

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Increased cases of suicide worrying

By Staff Writer Youth Changing The Mindset Organisation (YCMO) says it  is concerned with the increased cases of suicide in the country. YCMO Executive Director Comfort Mwansa said suicide is now among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for all ages. Mr Mwansa said that, the prevention of suicide in the country has […]

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ZIPAR expects Govt to address KCM,Mopani issues in the 2023 budget

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA As the 2023 National budget presentation nears stakeholders are waging in their expectations, and the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) says it expects the 2023 National Budget to provide a clear position regarding the impasse surrounding Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and Mopani Copper Mines. ZIPAR Executive Director Herrick Mpuku […]

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Remove taxes on solar batteries, Govt urged

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Solar Industry Association is calling on the New Dawn administration to remove taxes on solar batteries.  Solar Industry Association of Zambia president Matanda Mwewa said despite government having removed duties on lithium batteries, 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) is still expensive. “Leadacid, a common and old technology, is exempted from […]

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