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The Independent Observer

Maize, Soya prices fall as Wheat prices pick up

By Staff Writer The month to month price of maize in the market dropped by 4 percent in July to settle at 299 dollars per tonne. However, the FNB Monthly agribusiness report shows that the price of maize actually improved by 35 percent compared to same period last year. The strong price is attributed to […]

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2 GCE candidates caught for exam malpractice

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Two GCE candidates siting for the 2022 examinations have been arrested for Unauthorized Possession of Examination Paper and Information at Milopa Secondary School of Lufyanyama district on the Copperbelt.Daniel Machisa 19 and John Mushitu 22 are both external candidates for the 2022 Examination Council of Zambia General Certificate of Education who have […]

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Three Chinese nations arrested for unlawful imprisonment

Three Chinese nationals have been apprehended by police for allegedly beating and unlawfully imprisoning two workers at their company. The Chinese nationals, who are owners of Yundar Investment in Chinika area, were picked together with another worker, who is a Zambian. This came to light when Labour Commissioner, Givens Muntengwa inspected the company premises. Mr […]

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HH to grace Ukusefya Pa Ng’wena

President Hakainde Hichilema is on Friday August 12, 2022, expected in Northern Province for a two day working visit. President Hichilema is also scheduled to grace this year’s Bemba traditional ceremony in Mungwi District on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Provincial Minister Leonard Mbao told Zanis that the Head of State will also officiate at a […]

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Chingola:UPND Bupalo ward Councillor dies

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nchanga constituency’s UPND Bupalo Ward Councillor Peter Sinyangwe, has died in the early hours of today. Mr Sinyangwe passed on around 05:00 hours in Nchanga North General Hospital after an illness. Mr Sinyangwe underwent an operation to better his health in Lusaka recently. And Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe confirmed the development to […]

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Buildcon, Lusaka Dynamos suspended from premier league

By Staff WriterThe Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has suspended MTN Super League side Buildcon and National Division One outfit Lusaka Dynamos from the Zambian Premier League for repeatedly flouting rules and failure to comply with FIFA verdicts regarding their player transfer policies.  FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala announced the suspension of the two clubs […]

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UN chief commends Kenyans for peaceful polls

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has commended Kenyans for observing peace during the elections. In a statement, he commended the electoral commission and Kenyan authorities for ensuring that voters were able to exercise freely their right to vote. He has urged politicians and voters to be calm and restrained as they wait for results. […]

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Ndola man nabbed for assaulting Son

BY Staff Writer Police in Ndola have arrested a 24-year-old man of Chipulukusu compound for allegedly assaulting his four-year-old son. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said Ephraim Kalande was heard beating his child by his neighbor who rescued the child and reported to the police. Ms Zulu said the boy sustained a swollen and […]

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Rise in GBV cases alarming-FDI

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Family Development Initiatives (FDI) has urged Government, families and other stakeholders to work towards curbing Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country. FDI Researcher Marian Kamanga said her organisation is concerned with the rise in the cases of GBV recorded recently hence the need for all stake holders including Civil Society Organisations […]

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PeP blames ECL’s home invasion on govt

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) President Sean Tembo says President Hakainde Hichilema squarely responsible for yesterday’s break-in at Former President Lungu’s house in Ibex Hill, Lusaka. Mr Tembo said that President Hichilema’s failure to provide state security to his predecessor is premised on the deep-rooted hatred, malice and contempt which he habors […]

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