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The Independent Observer

Mokambo wife pounds husband to death

By MAIMBO MWEEMBAA 78-year-old man of Mokambo on the Copperbelt has died after he was beaten with a pounding stick by his wife during a marital dispute. Copperbelt Province Commanding officer Sharon Zulu said Sena Chifula also 78, is alleged to have hit her husband, John Mumba using a pounding stick after the two had […]

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UN withdrawal from DR Congo ‘could be earlier’

A government spokesman in the Democratic Republic of Congo has suggested that the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers from the country could be brought forward. Protests against the UN mission – the second largest in the world – turned into deadly violence over the last two weeks with more than 20 deaths. The crisis escalated on […]

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WCFCB chief officer fired

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Workers Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) of Directors has terminated the contract of its Chief Executive Officer, Priscilla Bwembya following investigations into the procurement of 39 motor vehicles during the 2021 campaigns. In a memorandum addressed to the workers, the Board of Directors noted that the termination of employment for Ms Bwembya […]

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Zambia, Tanzania agree to revamp TAZARA

Tanzania and Zambia have agreed to revamp the Tanzania – Zambia Railways (TAZARA) through a joint financing project. The two countries have also agreed to expand the TAZAMA- Pipeline following change in objectives from transportation of crude oil to finished products. And Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan says the agreement emanated from poor performance of […]

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Mr Hichilema’s leadership is very inconsistent-Kangwa

Dear Editor IF WE had to choose one word to describe President Hakainde Hichilema and his government so far, it would be “inconsistent”. Mr Hichilema’s leadership is very inconsistent and he is definitely not worth trusting. The President is playing the poor people of Zambia psychologically to hide his inconsistency. He is like someone nursing […]

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Missing child’s body found at Kafubu river

By Staff Writer The body of a-seven-year-old girl who went missing a month ago has been found in a decomposed state at Kafubu River by a fisher man. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said that on July 8, 2022 a report of missing Person was recorded at Mapalo Police Post by Rachael Mwaba 30, […]

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KCM team wins national mine-rescue competition

Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) mine rescue teams have emerged winners of the 2022 national mine rescue competition, a dress-rehearsal undertaken to ascertain the preparedness of underground mine rescue teams to manage major mine accidents in the mining sector. The annual event, which was held for five days from July 25, 2022 at the Victoria […]

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The World Bank Group launches the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-FI)

The World Bank Group on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 announced the launch of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) Pipeline Development Program aimed at assisting Women Small and Medium Enterprises (WSMEs) to overcome financial constraints, stimulate growth and inspire more women to participate in the Zambian economy as entrepreneurs. The launch was officiated by the […]

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Three people perish in RTA in Kalushi

By Staff WriterThree people have died in a Road Traffic Accident (RTA) among them a 10 year old which occurred yesterday in Kalulushi on the Copperbelt. Six other passengers who also among them is a 10-months old baby are said to be in critical condition and are battling for their lives at Kalulushi General hospital […]

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