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The Independent Observer

Illegal structures built on sewer infrastructure faces demolition

By Staff Writer Mayor Johnson Kangombe has vowed to implement strict measures to prevent the spread of the cholera epidemic in Chingola and that demolishing of structures built on to top sewer pipes remain an option. Speaking when he toured some areas in Chingola with Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited management to ascertain […]

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203 Illegal immigrants removed from the Country

The Lusaka Regional Immigration Office has removed 77 Prohibited Immigrants from the country in a mass removal exercise on January 20, 2024.  And similarly, on January 17 2024, the Kitwe Immigration Office removed 36 Prohibited Immigrants in a similar exercise after they paid court fines for illegal entry, unlawful stay, and engaging in business without […]

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Africa Methodist Church donates toward the Sensele tragedy accident

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The African Methodist Episcopal Church joins in consoling the families of the trapped miners that lost their loved ones through the Senseli Open pit mine tragedy. Speaking during the donation African Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Administrative Assistant of Southwest Zambia Conference Rev. Margaret Nkana said through this tragedy they are fatherless children, […]

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Cholera fight hampered by poor nutrition- SP

By Mercy Chewe Socialist Party (SP) Copperbelt Spokesperson Reagan Kashinga says the current fight against cholera is being hampered by poor nutrition among Zambians due to household hunger. Mr. Kashinga said it is very difficult to fight cholera when many people are not meeting nutrition needs due to hunger at family level. He regretted the […]

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ECZ urged to engage stakeholders on electronic voting

Socialist Party (SP) Media Director, Brian Hapunda has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to secure stakeholder consensus before introducing electronic voting in the 2026 presidential and general elections. Mr Hapunda said it is surprising that the ECZ is insisting on introducing electronic voting without engaging stakeholders in a country where only 35 […]

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34 convicted for immigrations offenses

The Mpika Immigration Office, on January 12, 2024, secured the conviction of two Pakistani nationals, Muhammad Saleem 49, and Haroon 20, for failing to appear before the nearest immigration officer upon entry into Zambia. The duo was nabbed on January 3, 2024 at Mpika Checkpoint aboard a Lusaka-bound Juldan Public Service Bus during a routine […]

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HH has restored peace, justice-Chief Muchinda

Newly installed Senior Chief Muchinda Kankomba Welala the Third of Serenje District says President Hakainde Hichilema has restored peace and justice through the judiciary. He promised to resettle back all the subjects that relocated to Democratic Republic of Congo – DRC due to land displacements and the subjects have indicated intentions of returning to the […]

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Ronnie Shikapwasha shoot in unclear circumstance

By Staff Writer The Zambia Police Service is actively investigating a shooting incident involving Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha (Retired) RTD, which occurred yesterday January 14, 2024 between 17:00 and 18:00 hours at his residence in Ibex Hill. He was later rushed to Maina Soko Military Hospital by the Wife and Children were he is currently […]

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Mabanga boys celebrates victory over the Pensioners

By Ireen Mulenga After coming back from a draw with Mighty Mufulira Wanderers on Wednesday, Super side Kansanshi Dynamos celebrated their victory after beating Napsa Stars 1-0  at home ground in a week 20 of the FAZ MTN Super league played at Nchanga Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Despite a disallowed goal in 21st minute, Kansanshi […]

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