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The Independent Observer

Uganda festival back on despite immorality claims

The popular Nyege Nyege music festival in Uganda will go ahead as planned after the government and organisers agreed that strict guidelines would be implemented. Critics, including several MPs and the speaker of parliament, had called for its cancellation saying the annual festival was promoting immorality. Some said it was a “breeding ground for sexual […]

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Bulldozer, Bonaza eligible- ConCourt

The Constitutional Court has ruled that former Kabushi Law maker, Bowman Lusambo and Kwacha counterpart Joseph Malanji are eligible to re-contest their seats because nullification is not a disqualification. And in a ruling delivered by Constitutional Court this afternoon, Judge Palan Mulonda who presented the majority decision stated that nullification was different from a disqualification. […]

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Sianga put to rest

By Staff Writer Minister of Information and Media, Chushi Kasanda has described the late former cabinet Minister, Mbambo Sianga as an accomplished politician who dedicated his life to service. Mr Sianga served in various portfolios which led to his promotion as Cabinet Minister during the UNIP government from 1980 to 1991. And, Speaking during a […]

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1st install of IMF bailout package released

The International Monetary Fund -IMF- has released the first installment of $185m which Zambia qualified for last month under the bailout package. On Thursday last week, the Ministry of Finance received the first installment from the IMF. Ministry of Finance Director for Economic Management, Mulele Mulele said the IMF will be releasing the installments every […]

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All health facilities to have maternity wing-Masebo

The Ministry of Health says it will strive to ensure that every health facility in the country has a maternity wing. Health Minister, Slyvia Masebo said Zambia has for many years been battling with maternity issues resulting in deaths of children and sometimes mothers which should not be the case. Ms Masebo said this when […]

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800 Officers deployed for Kabushi, Kwacha by-elections

About 800 police officers have been deployed to Kabushi and Kwacha Constituencies ahead of the September 15, 2022 parliamentary by-elections. Deputy Inspector General Police in charge of Operations Milner Muyambango said this is in order for the Police to ensure that the elections are held in a peaceful manner. The Deputy inspector General of Police […]

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UNILUS Student nabbed for money laundering

By Staff WriterThe Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) has arrested a student from the University of Lusaka (UNILUS) for money laundering activities involving over K70, 000.00. Andrew Mwanza 23, a student was arrested for Obtaining Money by False Pretenses. DEC Public Relations Officer Mathias Kamanga said Andrew Mwanza jointly […]

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Sean Tembo charged for hate speech

By Staff Writer Police have formally charged and arrested Patriots for Economic Progress president Sean Tembo for the offence of Hate Speech. His arrest follows a Facebook post on his account prior to the adjustment of fuel pump prices for the month of September this year. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the Police will continue […]

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