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The Independent Observer

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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Buffaloes set for COSAFA Champs League

By Mercy Chewe Green Buffaloes Women Team are aiming higher at the COSAFA Women’s Champions League that starts on Saturday in South Africa. Buffaloes have already settled down in South Africa ahead of the COSAFA Women’s Champions League. The COSAFA Women’s Champions League will run in Durban from August 7 to 13. Buffaloes  coach Charles […]

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496 selected in Chingola for census jobs

By ALICE NACHILEMBEFour-hundred and ninety-six candidates have been selected as successful applicants to undergo training as census enumerators in Chingola. The census exercise is scheduled for August 14, 2022 to September 18, 2022.Chingola District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi said Chingola has concluded on the selection process for enumerators and supervisors who will undergo training at Mukuba […]

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27-year old man arrested for defilement

By Staff writerA-27-year-old makeshift shop keeper of Kitwe has been arrested after he defiled a 15-year-old girl who is now 15-weeks pregnant for him. Kingsley Mwaba is said to have allegedly taken advantage of his victim who is a maid for a named police officer in Nkana police camp. Copperbelt Province Commanding officer Sharon Zulu […]

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One dies in Ndola-Kabwe RTA

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAOne person has died, while six others are admitted to hospital when four vehicles collided along the Ndola-Kabwe road. Copperbelt Province Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said the accident happened when the fourth vehicle , a freightliner Truck registration number ALT 5356/ ABH 2757T being driven by Felix Maponya 39, who escaped unhurt failed […]

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Continued MoMo Booths removal dismayed

Women Aiding Women is saddened by continued removal of mobile money booths by the local authority without having dialogue with the affected agents. Women Aiding Women Founder Nsama Kearns said the exercise which started in Lusaka has spread to other parts of the country without the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development providing a […]

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