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The Independent Observer

Stakeholders in Chililabombwe urged to discuss housing challenges

By Staff Writer Ministry of Infrastructure Housing and Urban Development has called on Key support players in Chililabombwe District to frequently hold meetings that aim at implementing the matrix of the National Housing Policy (2020-2024) in the district. Speaking during the meeting of disseminating the 2020-2024 National Housing Policy and Implementation document yesterday at Civic […]

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UPND Kwacha constituency youth boss nabbed

By Staff Writer Police on the Copperbelt have apprehended three people among them United Party for National Development member Lingo Nyirenda after they allegedly caused confusion in Kwacha Constituency.Lingo,who is also UPND Kwacha Constituency Youth Chairman has been charged with malicious damage to property. Lingo,46 and two others caused a fracas and in the process […]

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Recruited health workers to be announced next week

By Staff WriterThe Civil Service Commission says it will publish the names of the over 11-thousand health workers picked for recruitment on Friday July 29th. Speaking in a statement, Commission Chairperson Peter Mumba said this is because the National Technical Committee is still validating submissions from the provincial Human Resource Management committees. Mr Mumba said […]

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Sadio Mane crowned African Footballer of the Year

Senegal’s Sadio Mane has been crowned the African Footballer of the Year at a glittering awards ceremony organised by the Confederation of African Football in the Moroccan capital, Rabat. The awards returned for the first time in three years after being suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic The 30-year-old retains the crown he won in […]

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Fisheries resource manual launched

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has launched a manual, meant to strengthen community participation in sustainable management of fisheries resources in the country. Fisheries and Livestock Minister, Makozo Chikote has since called on all stakeholders to ensure that the contents of the manual reach the targeted groups. Mr Chikote said formulation of the document […]

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Ugandan Leader Defends Decision Against Subsidies

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has defended his government’s decision not to give subsidies or reduce taxes in the wake of a sharp rise in the cost of living. He was addressing the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday night amid high fuel prices and food shortages in some parts of the country. Mr Museveni […]

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