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The Independent Observer

Police should investigate Mary Chirwa’s case

By Staff WriterNational Democratic Congress Secretary General Charles Kabwita has challenged police to commence investigations against the alleged Drug Enforcement Commissioner Director General Mary Chirwa obscene materials that has gone viral on social media. Mr Kabwita said police should inform the nation why it has taken long to investigate and ascertain if the alleged video […]

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Zambian woman dies in Ethiopian Jail

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-46- year old Zambian woman recently sentenced to five years imprisonment in Ethiopia for trafficking in narcotic drugs has died. Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Ethiopia, Charge d’ Affaires, Mr Trevor Sichombo, confirmed that  Ms Penelope Munge of Itawa Ndola died on Sunday, July 24 2022 after suffering from a […]

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Chingola Council Rewards Copper Queens Trio with Land

The Chingola Municipal Council has given high-cost plots to Copper Queens coach Bruce Mwape, his assistant Charity Nthala and goalkeeper Hazel Nali as a token of appreciation for the trio’s achievements at the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The ‘Chingola products’ were part of the Copper Queens technical bench that became the first […]

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Ghana confirms its first monkeypox death

Health authorities in Ghana have confirmed the first death from the monkeypox virus. The infected person was a military officer who died three days after going to hospital in north-eastern Ghana. The deceased had exhibited symptoms of fever and skin rash. Thirteen people who are believed to have interacted with the deceased are in isolation […]

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Grade 8 pupil dies at Ibenga Boarding School

By ALICE NAHILEMBEA-13-year-old Grade 8 pupil of Ibenga Girls Boarding School has died suddenly and unnatural in her sleep at the school dormitory. Copperbelt Police Acting commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said the victim was found unconscious in her dormitory by her friends. Ms Zulu said the victim was later taken to Ibenga Mission Hospital where […]

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Sarago to sponsor trident FC with sports kit

By CLOZZEN BIKALETrident Football Club which based in Kalumbila district of North Western Province has unveiled a new sports kit for 2022/2023 season. SARAGO Motors has partnered with trident FC to sponsor the team which is in Eden University League with both home and away jesses. FQM General Manger Junior Keyser says sponsoring soccer is […]

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Harassment of Journalists saddens ZIIMA

By STAFF WRITTERThe Zambia Institute of Independent Media Alliance (ZIIMA) is saddened by the harassment of Journalists by security personnel at public events. ZIIMA Vice Preident Jubeil Zulu said the harassment of journalists at events such as the Agricultural and Commercial Show is unacceptable as journalists are there to inform, educate and entertain the masses. […]

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