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The Independent Observer

Green Energy: Chairman Pang upbeat on future prospects

In the face of climate change and fuel shortages, low-carbon and sustainable development have become the consensus of the international community.   Mr Pang Xinxing, Vice President of the China – EU Association and Chairman of StarTimes Group, has said Africa has superior innate conditions for green energy development, but the current potential is under-explored […]

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CB Major water rehabilitation works commences

By Staff WriterMulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (MWSC) has commenced construction, rehabilitation and extension of its infrastructure in Chingola, Mufulira and Chililabombwe. The works are part of Zambia Water and Sanitation Project (ZWSP) worth EURO 156 million funded by the Government of the Republic of Zambia through loans from European Investment Bank, French […]

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MWSC embarks on Kasumbalesa water and Sanitation improvements

By Staff Writer Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (MWSC) has embarked on a project to improve water and sanitation services in Kasumbalesa Township in Chililabombwe. MWSC Communications Manager Bright Mtonga said the Company was currently constructing a borehole, a water reservoir tank, 9 kilometers of water network, 30 Ventilation Improved Pit Latrines and […]

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Community engagement vital to address district challenges-Mayor

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has called for community engagement in addressing the many challenges in the district. Speaking during a Green-Grant funds projects implementation program on enhancing community participation in local solution, resilience and climate change adaptation held at Nsumi lodge, Mr Kang’ombe said in order to achieve the agenda there is […]

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Yombe withdraws from Kabushi parliamentary race

By Staff Writer Independent candidate in Thursday’s Kabushi parliamentary candidate Albert Yombwe has withdrawn from the race citing uneven playing field. According to the Electoral Process Act under Section 31(2), the law requires the cancellation of elections and calling for fresh nominations whenever a candidate withdraws. Mr Yombwe whose campaign symbol was an umbrella has […]

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Gender activist sends Kudos to copper Queens

Gender Activist and Founder of BeKa FC of Shiyala Village in Chongwe District Beauty Katebe has joined others in congratulating Zambia Senior Women National Football for scooping the COSAFA Championship for the first time.  Ms Katebe stated that the development was evidence that women could do anything once supported financially, socially, politically, economically and spiritually. […]

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