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The Independent Observer

Lulamba market shelter to be covered fully

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAChingola Constituency Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga has assured marketers at Lulamba market that the market shelter sideways will be covered before the rainy season. Speaking when he visited the market to appreciate the challenges, Mr Chipoka said that he will ensure that in due time the market is covered. And Lulamba market […]

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Spring TV withdrawn from Top Star

Public Signal Distributor TopStar Communications Company has advised the general public that Spring TV has withdrawn its services and is currently not available on the platform. This is with immediate effect. TopStar Public Relations Manager Joy Chula said TopStar has thanked Spring TV for their services and remains committed to re-add the channel should they […]

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Fipuya bridge to be rehabilitated

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Constituency Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga has assured the residents of Kamuchanga and surrounding areas that Fipuya bridge will be rehabilitated to bituminous standard. This is the bridge used by the farmers in the Fipuya farming block and usually they are cut off from trading once the rainy season commences Speaking […]

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Boy 19 kills both parents

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-19-year-old juvenile has allegedly killed his parents in Lusaka’s Salama park area in unclear circumstances. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Nathaniel Mwakachela 53, and Alphonsina Mwakachela 52, are alleged to have been killed by their first born son an adult Juvenile. Mr Hamoonga said this occurred on Saturday August 6, 2022 between […]

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Bus fares reduced

By Staff writer Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) Head Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga says buses fares have been reduced effective tomorrow. This follows a drop in the fuel pump price announced recently by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), bus fares have also been reduced. “RTSA wishes to announce the reduction in bus fares, following […]

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Nchanga Rangers lose to Forest

Nchanga Rangers on Friday had a test drive of forthcoming FAZ Super League opposition when they lost to Forest Rangers in their opening game of a four-club pre-season tournament in Kitwe. The Chingola giants lost 2-1 to Forest on day-one of the friendly tournament at Arthur Davies Stadium which also includes Prison Leopards and Power […]

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Four vehicles collide in a Chikola accident

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAFour people and a pedestrian have been involved in a Road Traffic Accident that occurred along Chikola crescent road in Ndola. Two of the involved have escaped unhurt. Copperbelt Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said the accident happened yesterday at around 15:20 hours and involved four motor vehicles. “The  first vehicle being a  BMW […]

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Census enumerators turnout, a wake up call-CCZ

By Staff writerThe Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) says government should monitor the current recruitment of public service workers which is an eye opener of the unemployment levels in the country. In a statement, Council general secretary reverend Canon Emmanuel Chikoya said Council acknowledges government’s efforts in fighting unemployment in the country but believes […]

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Life expectancy in Africa grows 10 years – WHO

Life expectancy in rising in Africa – with people living nearly 10 years longer, from 46 years to 56 years, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The rise is because of better access to health services in the continent although the numbers are “still well below the global average of 64 years”, according to the […]

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