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The Independent Observer

Kabushi seat nullified

By Staff WriterThe Constitutional Court has nullified the election of Bowman Lusambo as Kabushi Member of Parliament. Mr Lusambo,popularly known as the bulldozer last year made an appeal after his seat was petitioned by United Party For National Development (UPND) candidate Bernard Kanengo and nullified by the High Court in Ndola. Mr Lusambo has lost […]

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Labour challenges at Mazabuka district to be addressed-PS Labour

Ministry of Labour and Social Security Permanent Secretary Boniface Nalishiwa has assured Mazabuka District that the labour challenges faced by the district will be addressed in due time. Mr Nalishiwa said that the Ministry has received numerous complaints countrywide ranging from understaffing levels, office space, lack of transport to conduct inspections and not enough funding […]

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Parliame approves K22bn supplementary budget

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA|Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says Parliament has approved the supplementary budget of about K22 billion.  Dr Musotwane said the money that will be used in the supplementary budget iscoming from the savings Government has made through not paying external debt. Dr Musokotwane said the Government is also expected to receive money that will […]

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Girl 3, drowns in a Kitchen drum

By ALICE NACHILEMBEA-three-year-old girl of Lusaka’s Garden Township has drowned in a 110 liters plastic drum containing water at her house in the Kitchen. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Shelly Smart 54, the grandmother to the victim woke up the victim round 05:00 hours to prepare her for school. Mr Hamoonga said while she […]

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President HH’s N/province a success-DPS

By CLOZZEN BIKAKLENorth Western Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Naomi Tetamashimba says President Hakahinde Hichilema’s visit is a sign that he holds the People of North Western province at heart and with high esteem. Ms Tetamashimba said the president visit to the province has been successful. Speaking shortly after seeing off the President at Kalumbila Airport, […]

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Police warn against circulation of porn video

The Zambia Police Service has warned members of the public circulating pornographic video that has gone viral on WhatsApp groups and other social media platforms. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that such acts as Publication, circulating, offering, possession and solicitation of Obscene material which includes nude and all pornographic content of adults and/or minors is […]

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Haimbe assures LAZ of cooperation

By Staff WriterJustice Minister Malambo Haimbe has assured the newly elected Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) executive of a cordial working relationship with government. In his congratulatory message to the new executive, Mr Haimbe said his Ministry will continue recognizing institutions that offer checks and balances to the Government in order to strengthen democracy. He […]

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Grade 1 pupil defiled by 3 juveniles

By Staff Writer Three juveniles have been arrested for alleged sexual defiling a seven year old grade one pupil in Ndola. Among the three juvenile is an uncle to the girl who was defiled. Copperbelt Police Acting Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said that the suspects are between 13 and 17 years. She said on July […]

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